I John M. Lane and the following people request that Stephen A. Smith from ESPN be terminated. Stephan A. Smith has over the past few years said racially incited comments, said derogatory and defamatory comments about professional athletes, teams, owners and fans of various sports. We the people ask ESPN to consider removing him from their broadcasts. He is not a person who in our mind represents ESPN in a professional way. Although we understand Mr. Smith's right to voice his opinion we respectfully ask your company to consider removing him from your broadcasts. In a world full of hate, racism and violence the following viewers no longer care to hear the rants this man delivers to the world. The fans of ESPN would rather hear a person of sound mind and body with educated and thoughtful incite on what is going on in the sports world. This individual has made it his mission to personally attack certain athletes, owners, coaches and fans of the sports world. I along with the following people believe that its time ESPN take a stance and provide a better environment for broadcasters to provide a more sound educated opinion.
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Reached 250 supporters
June 26, 2026
January 17, 2025
The momentum behind this petition is proof that people are tired of the constant negativity on our broadcasts. Take this link and post it on your Facebook page right now to keep the pressure on ESPN. Text three friends and demand they sign so we can show the network that we expect better.
Reached 100 supporters
January 17, 2025
194 Comments
Why is his obnoxious brand of hate and egoism being granted a platform?? His contract needs to be terminated. He is a disgrace to sports and is completely "unsportsmanlike." He is the opposite of insightful and informed commentary.
Stephen A Smith is a poor reflection on ESPN, a station I've been watching since I was a boy. I can barely turn ESPN on anymore because of Smith's yelling and crude, hateful commentary and attitude. Fire him before you lose another lifelong ESPN fan.
Him making up lies to try to attack people personally isn’t journalism. Trying to shame a guy for not attending a memorial service!!!!! Lowest class of a human. ESPN is a joke for making this guy their pride
After eleven years of watching Steven A. Smith make ill-advised statements, act as if he understands politics, screaming and shouting over guests, I can no longer watch any show he is a part of, especially after the last "fake" apology to the Black community for making remarks on Hannity that were not only wrong but offensive.
Me and my young kids are cowboy fans. My kids ask why this guy hates them, meaning my kids, so much. The hate ESPN let's him throw out there is unacceptable. He is an angry person with a loud mouth.
He is a washed up idiot just trying to get views by being controversial. I have lost all respect for Smith! His views on Fauci was the last straw. I’ve supported ESPN for over 40 years but no more. Cheap hosts that rely on shock TV is not the answer.
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I John M. Lane and the following people request that Stephen A. Smith from ESPN be terminated. Stephan A. Smith has over the past few years said racially incited comments, said derogatory and defamatory comments about professional athletes, teams, owners and fans of various sports. We the people ask ESPN to consider removing him from their broadcasts. He is not a person who in our mind represents ESPN in a professional way. Although we understand Mr. Smith's right to voice his opinion we respectfully ask your company to consider removing him from your broadcasts. In a world full of hate, racism and violence the following viewers no longer care to hear the rants this man delivers to the world. The fans of ESPN would rather hear a person of sound mind and body with educated and thoughtful incite on what is going on in the sports world. This individual has made it his mission to personally attack certain athletes, owners, coaches and fans of the sports world. I along with the following people believe that its time ESPN take a stance and provide a better environment for broadcasters to provide a more sound educated opinion.
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Reached 250 supporters
June 26, 2026
January 17, 2025
The momentum behind this petition is proof that people are tired of the constant negativity on our broadcasts. Take this link and post it on your Facebook page right now to keep the pressure on ESPN. Text three friends and demand they sign so we can show the network that we expect better.
Reached 100 supporters
January 17, 2025
194 Comments
Stephen A smith is the wort thing to ever happen to basketball, he divides the fan base and gets less people to watch over time. Lower NBA rating correlate with Smith’s commentary and airtime.
Why is his obnoxious brand of hate and egoism being granted a platform?? His contract needs to be terminated. He is a disgrace to sports and is completely "unsportsmanlike." He is the opposite of insightful and informed commentary.
Stephen A Smith is a poor reflection on ESPN, a station I've been watching since I was a boy. I can barely turn ESPN on anymore because of Smith's yelling and crude, hateful commentary and attitude. Fire him before you lose another lifelong ESPN fan.
Him making up lies to try to attack people personally isn’t journalism. Trying to shame a guy for not attending a memorial service!!!!! Lowest class of a human. ESPN is a joke for making this guy their pride
After eleven years of watching Steven A. Smith make ill-advised statements, act as if he understands politics, screaming and shouting over guests, I can no longer watch any show he is a part of, especially after the last "fake" apology to the Black community for making remarks on Hannity that were not only wrong but offensive.
Me and my young kids are cowboy fans. My kids ask why this guy hates them, meaning my kids, so much. The hate ESPN let's him throw out there is unacceptable. He is an angry person with a loud mouth.
He is a washed up idiot just trying to get views by being controversial. I have lost all respect for Smith! His views on Fauci was the last straw. I’ve supported ESPN for over 40 years but no more. Cheap hosts that rely on shock TV is not the answer.
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Stephen A smith is the wort thing to ever happen to basketball, he divides the fan base and gets less people to watch over time. Lower NBA rating correlate with Smith’s commentary and airtime.