‘Not Real Journalism,’ ‘It’s a Fixed Fight’ — Hall-of-Famer Cris Carter Reveals the Truth About Working on ESPN’s ‘First Take’ With Stephen A. Smith Cris Carter spent years competing against the NFL’s ...

THE FIRST TAKE channel has over 6.3 million subscribers and has become one of Japan's most influential music media outlets. By Billboard Japan Harry Styles is the ...

The morning show's July audience was up 26 percent vs. the same month in 2022. By Rick Porter Television Business Editor ESPN‘s First Take wrapped July with a double-digit ratings gain over the same ...

Nothing keeps Stephen A. Smith from saying what he wants on ESPN’s popular “First Take.” Except for faulty wi-fi. Magic Johnson joined the late-morning show on May 4, ready to hash it out with Smith ...

1. It’s no secret that I’ve become a huge fan of First Take on Wednesdays, when Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joins Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim for two hours of arguing, yelling and fun. I’ve listened to ...

ESPN has announced that Shae Cornette will be succeeding Molly Qerim as the new co-host of First Take. While she has served as a fill-in host in the past, she will now be a permanent addition. The ...

First Take will look a little different this week. Don't fret, Stephen A. Smith will still be on the show, just with a supporting different cast than usual. SportsCenter anchors will be joining First ...

In June 2012, in the middle of the NBA Finals, Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless locked into another disagreement. This one sounded nothing like their battles on ESPN’s “First Take,” the controversial ...

One month after Molly Qerim resigned from her role on First Take, ESPN has chosen a replacement. According to a report from Front Office Sports, Shae Cornette will take over as the full-time host of ...

We still don’t know the full story regarding why Molly Qerim left ESPN. But what is clear is that First Take won’t be the same without her. That’s not a knock on whoever ultimately replaces her. ESPN ...