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 ...
Opinion

Kendrick Perkins accidentally exposed the NBA's biggest problem during ESPN's 'First Take'

Victor Wembanyama's playoff dominance highlights what ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins calls the NBA's international takeover and its impact on American fans.

‘Inside the NBA’ Lost Some Spark Through No Fault of It’s Own on ESPN

"The biggest lesson from Inside the NBA's first season on ESPN isn't that the show suddenly became less talented, less ...
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Skip Bayless re-energizes ‘First Take’ in ESPN return

Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless proved you can go home again as the former partners successfully reunited for the first time in 10 years on First Take. Smith and Bayless showed they’ve still got it.

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown tells ESPN's Stephen A Smith to 'be quiet and 'retire'

Jaylen Brown tells Stephen A. Smith to retire after the ESPN commentator criticized his 'favorite year' remark following Boston's 3-1 series collapse.
Awful Announcing

‘First Take’ ratings spike for Skip Bayless reunion show, per report

Unsurprisingly, First Take had a banner day in the viewership department last Friday for Skip Bayless’ return to the ESPN morning program. Bayless, who returned to debate longtime foil Stephen A.