This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Stephen A. Smith says he negotiated stepping down from “NBA Countdown” as part of his contract renewal. The “First ...

ESPN star Stephen A. Smith is sounding off on Max Kellerman. Smith and Kellerman were coworkers on ESPN's "First Take" for a couple of years. However, Smith ultimately got Kellerman pushed off of the ...

ESPN's "First Take" has gone through a number of notable personalities over the years. Stephen A. Smith has always remained, of course. But over the years, the Worldwide Leader in Sports has seen the ...

Shae Cornette will begin in her new role on ESPN’s “First Take” next Monday, replacing Molly Qerim as a host alongside Stephen A. Smith. The former “SportsCenter” anchor told the New York Post that ...

Peter Schrager spent most of his first year at ESPN proving he belonged. He’s shown up on Get Up to break down film. He ...

Shae Cornette made her debut as new “First Take” host on Monday as the ESPN morning show embarks on a new era. Cornette, 39, is replacing Molly Qerim after the former host abruptly left the network in ...

DAYTONA BEACH — The Moore Gymnasium erupted as Stephen A. Smith, Cam Newton, Ryan Clark and Shae Cornette arrived at their seats for a live taping of ESPN’s “First Take” at Bethune-Cookman University ...

It’s easy to see why Chris Russo gets paid to talk about sports and not to play them. The ESPN star, who regularly appears on First Take, recently attempted a half-court shot while at Arizona State.

Former ESPN host Molly Qerim appears to be enjoying her time away from the spotlight. Qerim first joined ESPN in 2006 before having stints at CBS and NFL Network. When she returned to the Worldwide ...

Stephen A. Smith has landed a big-name “First Take” colleague. The company dropped a huge announcement on Wednesday, revealing that former NBA point guard Kenny Smith has signed a multi-year agreement ...

As First Take has become ESPN’s signature daytime show over the past decade, most see its legacy as giving birth to the debate format and the stardom of Stephen A. Smith. Under Smith, the show has ...