Stephen A Smith, Skip Bayless reuniting on ESPN First Take, but there’s a twist

Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless are officially reuniting on ESPN’s “First Take,” but Bayless will not return to the daily role he once held on the network. Bayless will make recurring appearances ...

Shae Cornette named full-time 'First Take' host at ESPN with Stephen A. Smith's blessing

"First Take" and Stephen A. Smith have a new ringleader in Shae Cornette, who replaces Molly Qerim as the host of the popular ...
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Why First Take Has Earned the Right To Continue Embracing Debate on ESPN

‘Pat McAfee Model Will Be the Future’ — Former NFL All-Pro Decodes ESPN’s Masterplan for $60M Analyst and Stephen A. Smith Former NFL All-Pro Marcellus Wiley believes sports media is moving toward a ...

How ESPN Can Turn Skip Bayless’ First Take Return Into Something Bigger

"This isn’t about recreating 2012. That version of First Take already happened. It’s about recognizing what can still work in 2026." The post How ESPN Can Turn Skip Bayless’ First Take Return Into ...

Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless confirm ESPN First Take reunion: ‘You’re back, my brother’

Skip Bayless is officially returning to ESPN, and will join Stephen A. Smith in a recurring role that begins later this month. Smith confirmed the news of their reunion on Friday afternoon, while ...
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A new era in Bristol? ESPN is looking to turn the page on ‘Embrace Debate’ era

ESPN is trying to distance itself from the studio format that built its daytime lineup for the better part of two decades, according to new reporting from Puck’s John Ourand. At a Bristol town hall ...