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 ...

ESPN's 'first' mom shares for parents how she holds it all together

"We really don't have a strong offseason in our house," Shae Cornette says. She shares how she and her husband balance sports, their hectic TV life.

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.
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ESPN brings Skip Bayless back for one-day 'First Take' reunion

Skip Bayless will return to ESPN's 'First Take' this Friday for a one-day reunion with Stephen A. Smith, marking his first mainstream sports media appearance since a 2025 workplace misconduct lawsuit ...
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ESPN 'First Take' Host Shae Cornette Was Left Speechless Tuesday

"First Take" host Shae Cornette was a bit confused during this Tuesday's interview with WWE superstar Dominik Mysterio. Cornette, a former "SportsCenter" anchor for ESPN, was named the full-time host ...
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Who is Shae Cornette? Meet ESPN’s New ‘First Take’ Host

View post: Is Tiger Woods Playing the U.S. Open, Open Championship? 15-Time Major Champion Makes Decision Shae Cornette named permanent host of ESPN’s First Take, replacing Molly Qerim. She co-founded ...

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 ...
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Meet Shae Cornette, ESPN’s ‘First Take’ replacement for Molly Qerim

Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Several weeks after long-time ...
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Stephen A. Smith Reacts to ESPN Naming New ‘First Take’ Host After Molly Qerim’s Departure

ESPN’s longtime talk show First Take made headlines Thursday morning when the network announced it has finally selected a new host following Molly Qerim’s sudden departure on Sept. 16. The replacement ...
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ESPN names replacement for Molly Qerim on ‘First Take’

ESPN has chosen their new “First Take” host. Shae Cornette will replace Molly Qerim as a host alongside Stephen A. Smith on the popular morning show, according to Front Office Sports. Last month, ...
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ESPN names new ‘First Take’ host: ‘Ready to step into this role’

Longtime “SportsCenter” anchor Shae Cornette will be the new host of ESPN’s popular sports debate show “First Take,” the network announced Thursday. Cornette will make her debut as “First Take” host ...