Michael Smith (sports reporter)

Michael Anthony Smith II (born August 1, 1979) is an American former ESPN anchor.

For other people named Michael Smith, see Michael Smith (disambiguation).
Michael Smith
Born (1979-08-01) August 1, 1979
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
EducationLoyola University New Orleans
OccupationTelevision Sports Commentator (ESPN, Peacock), Sportswriter, Sports Reporter
Notable credit(s)
Around The Horn
Numbers Never Lie
His & Hers
Mike & Mike
Highly Questionable
Websitetwitter.com/michaelsmith

Career

Michael Smith is a former ESPN commentator and host whose contract with the network was not renewed.

Smith had served in a variety of roles at ESPN, which covered a time span of 15 years. Michael Smith co-hosted ESPN SC6 with Jemele Hill as well as the weekly His & Hers Podcast on ESPN Radio and iTunes. Also, Smith was a regular panelist on ESPN's Around the Horn.[1] Prior to joining ESPN on a full-time basis, Smith covered the New England Patriots and the NFL from 2001 to 2004 as a reporter for the Boston Globe. He then joined ESPN in September 2004 as a senior writer for ESPN.com and an NFL Insider for SportsCenter and NFL Live. He also offered reporting and commentary on various ESPN and ESPN2 studio shows, as well as for ESPN Radio.[2] Smith was an original correspondent for E:60, which launched in 2007. In 2009 Smith transitioned to anchoring and guest hosting such programs as Mike & Mike, First Take, SportsNation, Outside the Lines, NFL Live, and College Football Live. From 2011 to 2014 he hosted Numbers Never Lie every weekday on ESPN2.[3] On September 14, 2020, Smith joined Peacock to co-host a new show with Michael Holley called "Brother From Another" from 3-5 ET.[4]

References
  1. Christie, Jennifer Cingari (October 27, 2014). "ESPN2's Numbers Never Lie will change to His & Hers with Michael Smith and Jemele Hill on November 3". ESPN Media Zone. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
  2. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/his-hers/id599740791?mt=2
  3. "Michael Smith - Commentator/Host". ESPN Media Zone. Archived from the original on July 27, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
  4. "Michael Smith Joins Peacock's Growing Sports Talk Lineup". TheWrap. 2020-08-19. Retrieved 2020-10-16.


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