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First Take

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3mo ago

Nick Wright Rebukes Stephen A. Smith Over Feud With Jaylen Brown

Wright warned that Smith’s hinted promise to “start reporting” on Brown’s locker room and endorsements risks undercutting the credibility of sports commentators.

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5mo ago

Stephen A. Smith Shrugs Off Derrick White’s Reported Unfollow on ‘First Take’

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6mo ago

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

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8mo ago

Sports Media Roasts Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo After Awkward Half-Court Heave Goes Viral

7 ARTICLES

9mo ago

Stephen A. Smith Partly Walks Back ‘Liar’ Remark About Drake Maye, Rejects Apology Demands

11 ARTICLES

10mo ago

Kenny Smith Signs Multi-Year ESPN Deal to Appear on First Take, NBA Countdown and Select Games

7 ARTICLES

11mo ago

Drew Brees Joins ESPN’s First Take as Weekly Contributor

12 ARTICLES

11mo ago

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

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11mo ago

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