As First Take has grown into the biggest show on sports television, the show and its host, Stephen A. Smith, have become ...
Will more appearances by Bayless follow?
Veteran sportscaster Molly Qerim has confirmed reports that she will leave “ESPN First Take” at the end of 2025. Qerim noted on Instagram that she didn’t want her departure to be leaked by a ...
Reunion sparks debates: Smith and Bayless clashed over the Lakers, Cowboys, and LeBron James in their first joint ‘First Take’ appearance in nearly a decade. Mixed public reaction: Fans and media were ...
“Hosting First Take is no easy assignment. It requires confidence, toughness, and real sports insight — and Shae brings all of that and more," Stephen A. Smith’s statement read in a release. “I’ve ...
Unsurprisingly, First Take had a banner day in the viewership department last Friday for Skip Bayless’ return to the ESPN ...