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JJ Redick turns up the volume, imitates Stephen A. Smith in 'First Take' intro

If you didn't know you needed JJ Redick's impression of Stephen A. Smith, ESPN's First Take happily obliged. Alongside Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo in the New York studios, the former NBA sharpshooter took ...
Uproxx

Stephen A. Smith Was In Awe Of This J.J. Redick ‘First Take’ Intro

First Take is, of course, a TV show where people talk about sports. But beyond that, First Take will occasionally borrow from the world of professional wrestling in being ultra-brash, ultra-loud, and ...
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Ex-ESPN star explains why Molly Qerim got dumped by 'First Take' in such ugly fashion

Molly Qerim left ESPN and First Take back in September and has barely been heard from since while being replaced on the show next to Stephen A. Smith. A former ESPN star explains what happened. The 41 ...
New York Post

Shae Cornette debuts as Molly Qerim’s ‘First Take’ replacement as Stephen A. Smith trolls crowd of Cowboys fans

A new era of “First Take” has officially begun. Shae Cornette made her anticipated debut Monday as the show’s new host, weeks after ESPN announced she would succeed Molly Qerim, who abruptly left the ...
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 ...
NJ.com

ESPN’s Molly Qerim replacement kicks off new ‘First Take’ era

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 ...