Stephen A. Smith has made his Shannon Sharpe intentions clear to ESPN

Source: New York Post

Stephen A. Smith isn’t being shy about his desire for Shannon Sharpe to return to “First Take. ” The Pro Football Hall of Famer, who joined the debate show in 2023 upon leaving FS1’s “Undisputed” after friction with Skip Bayless, was let go by ESPN last summer after settling a $50 million lawsuit in which the 57-year-old was accused of rape.