Smith has been candid about wanting to be the highest-paid talent at ESPN after the network signed deals with Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pat McAfee that had leapfrogged him. In June, Puck’s John Ourand reported that ESPN initially offered Smith $18 million a year and that he was seeking $25 million annually.

ESPN and Stephen A. Smith are reportedly in discussions on a historic new contract in the six-year, $120 million range, according to The Athletic's

ESPN’s initial offer was for $18 million per year. The two sides also discussed both five- and six-year options for the length of contract.

Mohamed Salah would accept a new one-year contract at Liverpool but the forward is increasingly exasperated by the club's handling of negotiations. (Athletic - subscription required) Paris St-Germain have not held talks with Salah despite being linked with the 32-year-old.

Mohamed Salah would accept a new one-year contract at Liverpool but is growing increasingly exasperated at the club’s handling of negotiations. The forward is still waiting for Liverpool to reveal its position in relation to the length and terms of any potential deal,

According to a report, Mohamed Salah would be open to a one-year contract extension at Liverpool. The Egyptian is out of contract next summer and can talk to ov