Stephen A. Smith calls for ESPN to re-hire former ‘First Take’ co-host

Ever since the departure of former “First Take” co-host Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith has worked with a rotating group of guest analysts on ESPN’s hit show. But Smith is ready to see that come to ...

Stephen A. Smith Publicly Pushing For Change To ESPN's 'First Take'

ESPN's "First Take" has undergone a ton of changes over the past couple of years. The Worldwide Leader in Sports' 10 a.m. E.T ...

Skip Bayless boosts Stephen A's sluggish "First Take" ratings by 24% on their reunion show

Skip Bayless' return to ESPN's "First Take" boosted viewership by 24%, raising questions about whether the show needs him back on a regular basis.

Skip Bayless returning to ESPN

Skip Bayless is going back to ESPN. According to the network, Bayless will appear on First Take this Friday alongside Smith for what is being described as a one-time appearance. It will be his first ...

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith's Reunion on ESPN Boosts Ratings by 44%

Skip Bayless returned to the ESPN First Take desk on Friday for the first time since June 2016, reuniting with his former debate partner, Stephen A. Smith. Bayless began his run on First Take in 2007 ...
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Stephen A Smith pulls out of ESPN First Take at last minute and 'almost cried'

Stephen A. Smith has pulled out of Tuesday morning's episode of First Take, expressing his frustration that a dental procedure forced him to sit out the ESPN show ...

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith to reunite on ESPN's 'First Take' for one day only

Skip Bayless will join Stephen A. Smith on Friday's episode of 'First Take' in what the network describes as 'a one-time reunion' on the show they once co-hosted.
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Molly Qerim earns new sports media role after leaving ESPN, First Take

May 5, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; TV personality Molly Qerim poses before the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images Former ESPN employee ...
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Skip Bayless' Return To ESPN's 'First Take' Isn't Permanent

For the first time since 2016, Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debated each other on ESPN's "First Take." Bayless had an incredible run on "First Take" before taking his talents to Fox Sports.
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Kendrick Perkins accidentally exposed the NBA's biggest problem during ESPN's 'First Take'

Victor Wembanyama's playoff dominance highlights what ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins calls the NBA's international takeover and its impact on American fans.
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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Accused Of 'Childish' Behavior

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ESPN star Stephen A. Smith is sounding off on Max Kellerman. Smith and Kellerman were coworkers on ESPN's "First Take" for a ...
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‘First Take’s’ college football coverage has been a complete mess

As the crimson and cream confetti fell inside Hard Rock Stadium on Monday night, a clip from an October episode of ESPN’s First Take went viral. “Did Indiana make the right move with Cignetti?” ...