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

Clark’s Silence Speaks Volumes

The WNBA’s Official Response

Stephen A. Doubles Down

Social Media Goes Nuclear

What Could a Probe Uncover?

Potential Fallout

The Bigger Picture

The Final Word (For Now)