Stephen A. Smith has never been shy about stirring the pot, but on this morning’s First Take, the ESPN personality may have ignited one of the most bizarre crossovers of sports and politics in recent memory.

The Spark That Lit the Fire

Stephen A. Brings Washington Into It

Why a Federal Probe?

Political Fuel on a Basketball Fire

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Clark’s Silence Speaks Volumes

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The WNBA’s Official Response

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Stephen A. Doubles Down

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Social Media Goes Nuclear

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What Could a Probe Uncover?

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Potential Fallout

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The Bigger Picture

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The Final Word (For Now)