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Michael Wilbon: Stephen A. Smith is ‘no longer a journalist — he’s a show’

Longtime ESPN personality Michael Wilbon told Awful Announcing he believes First Take host Stephen A. Smith has shifted from journalism into entertainment.

Published Aug 10, 2026, 5:46 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Longtime ESPN star Michael Wilbon, who has co-hosted Pardon The Interruption for more than 20 years, recently spoke with Awful Announcing about a number of topics.