Stephen A. lands massive new deal. Blog King, Mass Appeal BRISTOL — Stephen A. Smith was already rich. Now he’s downright wealthy. The 52-year-old sportscaster reached an agreement with ESPN on a lucrative 5-year extension that will pay him $8 million per year. The new indenture tops Mike Greenburg’s salary of $6.5 million, making Stephen A. the highest paid sports ...

LaVar Ball slams Lakers after trade. Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers sent shock waves through the basketball world on Saturday after they reached a blockbuster agreement to acquire three-time All-NBA forward Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round draft picks. But there’s ...

Cedric and Niecy, Hollywood’s best. Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — Corpulent comic Cedric the Entertainer is officially a star. The St. Louis native was recently honored with the 2,640th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Much Love to all of you, for your acknowledgement of me receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame…,” Cedric tweeted. ...