First Take is one of the most recognized sports talk shows in the United States, known for its high-energy debates and interviews with prominent figures across all major sports. The program, which ...

Former ESPN host Molly Qerim has broken her silence following her September 2025 exit from First Take. She publicly defended Dr. Kanayama, a physician she credits with restoring her health after a ...

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 ...

ESPN's "First Take" welcomes Shae Cornette as its new host, replacing Molly Qerim. A seasoned journalist with a background in broadcast journalism and kinesiology, Cornette has a notable career at 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 ...

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 officially named Shae Cornette as the new host of First Take, replacing longtime anchor Molly Qerim just days before the NBA season tips off, Front Office Sports reports. Cornette will join ...

There are at least three reasons as to why Stephen A. Smith has seemed like he was shot out of a cannon since returning from a COVID-19 scare — which he wasn’t sure he’d make it back from. Staring ...

Jalen Rose has been a longtime hater of him, it seems, and it's showing up on social media. The former ESPN personality has been critical of Smith over the years, and his latest White House trip is ...

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 ...

Mad Dog hilariously took aim at his co-hosts newfound friendship. Obviously, the whole thing was in good faith and Smith was nearly crying with laughter as Mad Dog lost it more and more. However, it's ...