ESPN Offers Stephen A. Smith $90M Contract Amid Negotiation Gap

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ESPN has offered Stephen A. Smith a five-year, $90 million deal to remain with the network, making him potentially the highest-paid talent at ESPN. Smith, however, is reportedly seeking around $25 million per year. The negotiations come amid a competitive media landscape where Smith could explore other lucrative opportunities outside ESPN.
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