Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith is taking on a new role in Democratic politics as the party searches for its identity after its loss to President Trump in November. Smith expressed
ESPN has agreed with Stephen A. Smith on a new contract that will pay the bombastic sports commentator $100 million over five years and allow him to scale back his network appearances so he can focus more time talking about politics,
According to The Athletic's Andrew Marchand, Smith agreed with ESPN on a new $100 million contract for the next five years. Smith — who previously made $12 million per year — would see a pay bump along with more opportunities to discuss politics on other networks.