Long before viral debates and daily headlines, a tense partnership reshaped sports television. We revisit how Skip Bayless ...

We step behind the scenes of the early years of First Take to uncover how Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith built one of the most influential debate shows in sports television. This description traces ...

First Take is in search of a new host. And on Thursday’s program, the star of the show Stephen A. Smith got another turn attempting the dual role as host and panelist. But if Smith and ESPN are ...

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 ...

First Take's Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith react to Colts QB Andrew Luck's performance in the Colts OT loss to the ...

Over the last decade, "First Take" has cemented its place as one of ESPN's flagship shows. Stephen A. Smith has become a household name for his boisterous personality and animated debate style. Smith ...