Stephen A. Smith is adamant that he did not make a mistake on “First Take” this week. During Friday’s edition of the ESPN morning show, Smith attributed the Patriots’ defensive success this year to defensive coordinator Terrell Williams. Williams has been away from the team since Week 2 dealing with prostate cancer.

Longtime ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is getting put through the wringer on social media after a blunder on live television.

Smith joined ESPN in 2003 as an analyst on the pregame show “ NBA Shootaround.” However, the program that propelled him to national prominence was “First Take.” He became a permanent co-host of the program in 2012 alongside Skip Bayless, who has since departed network.

Week 15 marks a crucial rematch between the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots, and Bills fans are hoping this one goes better than the Week 5 matchup did. The Patriots came into Orchard Park and upset the favored Bills, and have proven in the two ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Stephen A. Smith says he negotiated stepping down from “NBA Countdown” as part of his contract renewal. The “First Take” star said his expanding duties ...