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 ...

Bomani Jones defends 'First Take' fans

As First Take has grown into the biggest show on sports television, the show and its host, Stephen A. Smith, have become ...
New York Post

Meet Shae Cornette, the new host of ‘First Take’

A new era at “First Take” will soon begin. One month after host Molly Qerim abruptly left the ESPN program and the network, it was announced in October 2025 that “SportsCenter” anchor Shae ...
Athlon Sports

Stephen A. Smith Reacts to ESPN Naming New ‘First Take’ Host After Molly Qerim’s Departure

View post: Athletes and Sports Figures Who Have Died in 2026 ESPN’s longtime talk show First Take made headlines Thursday morning when the network announced it has finally selected a new host ...
Awful Announcing

‘First Take’ to air three on-site shows at HBCUs this fall

ESPN’s First Take has made it a point each of the last three years to host numerous live on-site shows from HBCU programs. And on Wednesday, the network announced that the show will again be ...
New York Post

Stephen A. Smith still fuming over Monica McNutt’s ‘First Take’ claims: ‘Ever heard of’ her?

Stephen A. Smith isn’t letting the comments made by Monica McNutt go. The ESPN personality addressed the barbs the two traded on “First Take” on Monday on his podcast later that night. During a ...
The Hollywood Reporter

ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Marks 12 Months of Year-to-Year Ratings Growth (Exclusive)

The morning show's July audience was up 26 percent vs. the same month in 2022. By Rick Porter Television Business Editor ESPN‘s First Take wrapped July with a double-digit ratings gain over the ...