Sports Illustrated

WATCH: Stephen A. Smith Told to Stop Using First Take for 'Knicks Recruiting'

Beyond the 11 p.m. ET edition of SportsCenter, there are few certainties left at ESPN. One of those assurances is Stephen A. Smith using airtime on "First Take" to lure NBA superstars into the ...
Sports Illustrated

Drew Brees Wasn’t Afraid to Fire Off Head-Scratching Statements During ‘First Take’ Debut

1. Drew Brees has made it clear that he wants to call games and that he would be one of the top three analysts in the sport, but for now, he’s giving studio shows a shot. The former Saints quarterback ...
Decider

ESPN Reveals Plan to Replace Molly Qerim on ‘First Take’ After Surprise Exit

Discover What’s Streaming On: Molly Qerim is officially out at First Take — and ESPN already has a game plan for what comes next. The longtime host, 41, stunned fans this week when she announced she ...
The New York Times

ESPN says ‘First Take’ will have 30 to 45-day tryout for new host to replace Molly Qerim

ESPN president of content Burke Magnus told The Athletic on Thursday that the company will take 30 to 45 days to try out a variety of people for the “First Take” hosting role that had been filled by ...
USA Today

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

Shae Cornette has been named the new full-time host of ESPN's "First Take," joining the popular Stephen A. Smith-led program. Cornette, who joined ESPN in 2020, has previously been a fill-in host for ...