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Stephen A. Smith Walks Off ‘First Take’ After Blasting Knicks for Getting ‘Punk’d’

The on-air exit followed a 126–111 home loss to Detroit that sharpened questions about New York’s Finals viability.

Indiana House Panel Advances Bears Stadium Bill as Team Hails ‘Most Meaningful Step’ Toward Hammond Site

Stephen A. Smith Gives Most Detailed Account Yet of Molly Qerim’s ‘First Take’ Exit

Matthew Stafford Wins 2025 NFL MVP by One Vote, Will Return in 2026

Cam Newton Calls Notre Dame Irrelevant on First Take

Stephen A. Smith Mixes Up Christian Kirk With Charlie Kirk on Live TV, Then Apologizes

Stephen A. Smith Calls Drake Maye a ‘Liar’ as Cam Newton Stands by ‘Fool’s Gold’ Critique

Stephen A. Smith Exits Jerry Jones’ Suite on MNF as Cowboys’ Trade Plans Surface

Cam Newton Says Mascot Scuffle Was Playful After Viral Magic City Classic Clip

Alabama State Blasts Alabama A&M 56-13 For Fourth Straight Magic City Classic Win

Cam Newton’s On-Air Dust-Up With Alabama A&M Mascot Goes Viral During First Take

ESPN Names Shae Cornette Permanent 'First Take' Host, Starting Nov. 3

Alexis Ohanian Confronts Stephen A. Smith on First Take Over Serena Williams Super Bowl Remarks

Drew Brees Joins ESPN’s First Take as Weekly Contributor

Amina Smith Leads Off ESPN’s Search to Replace Molly Qerim on First Take

ESPN Sets 30–45 Day On-Air Tryouts to Replace Molly Qerim on First Take

Stephen A. Smith Nears $40 Million a Year as He Debuts Weekly Political Show on SiriusXM

Molly Qerim Exits ESPN’s 'First Take' as Stephen A. Smith Says Resignation Was Immediate

Belichick’s UNC Debut Crushed by TCU in 48-14 Rout

Cam Newton Signs Multi-Year Deal to Expand ESPN 'First Take' Role