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HISTORICAL FACTS: First take - The Untold Story

As ESPN cuts familiar faces, its retreat from serious NBA coverage is complete

As ESPN cuts expert voices and rewards viral argument, fans who want to understand basketball are building a smarter conversation elsewhere

The Guardian - US

First Take Is Reuniting Stephen A. Smith And Skip Bayless, And I Can't Wait For The Arguments

"Reunited, and it feels so good..."

Cinemablend

Stephen A Smith reveals reason for Molly Qerim’s First Take departure

Qerim announced her departure in September

The Independent UK

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Molly Qerim Reunites With Former ‘First Take’ Co-Host in First Job Since Leaving ESPN

Molly Qerim and Max Kellerman are reuniting on Paramount+.

Sports Illustrated

Cam Newton Had a Truly Terrible Take on DK Metcalf

The ‘First Take’ contributor said so many nonsensical things about controversy involving Steelers wide receiver.

Sports Illustrated

Stephen A. Smith Wants to Know Where Saquon Barkley Is Amid Eagles' Struggles

'First Take' star identifies Eagles player escaping scrutiny.

Sports Illustrated

Shae Cornette’s ‘First Take’ Debut Began With Classic Stephen A. Smith Cowboys Bit

Cornette takes over for Molly Qerim, who abruptly left the network in September.

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Who Is Shae Cornette? Everything to Know About Molly Qerim’s ‘First Take’ Replacement

Shae Cornette will take over for Molly Qerim as the host of ESPN's hit show, 'First Take.'

Sports Illustrated

ESPN Names Official Replacement for Molly Qerim on ‘First Take’

ESPN has made a decision on who will replace Molly Qerim on 'First Take' going forward.

Sports Illustrated

Molly Qerim Replaced Already? ESPN Signs Multi-Year Deal with Oakland Native Malika Andrews

Molly Qerim's surprise exit from 'First Take' has left ESPN searching for a new host, just as Malika Andrews signs a major multi-year deal to expand her NBA coverage. While Andrews is not confirmed as Qerim's replacement, her rising profile and contract extension fuel speculation about the network's future direction.

International Business Times UK

Molly Qerim’s Abrupt Exit From ‘First Take’ Isn’t All That Mysterious

After 10 years as host, Qerim has suddenly walked away from popular ESPN show.

Sports Illustrated

10 Photos of Molly Qerim: 'First Take' Host Quits ESPN After Contract Talks Reportedly Break Down

Molly Qerim quits ESPN's 'First Take' after contract talks fail, ending a decade as host. See 10 rare photos of her and explore her career, salary, net worth and future plans.

International Business Times UK

Stephen A. Smith Kicked Off 'First Take' With Emotional Message About Molly Qerim

Qerim is leaving ESPN and "First Take," a show she has hosted since 2015.

Sports Illustrated

Molly Qerim announces departure from ESPN’s First Take

Qerim joined the morning sports show in 2015

The Independent UK

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Sports Illustrated

If Arch Manning Isn't a Generational QB Then He's Apparently in Really Good Company

'First Take' tackles the tough question.

Sports Illustrated

New York Radio Host Goes Off On ‘Mad Dog’ Russo After Rant About Mets Broadcaster

“Mad Dog” Russo’s rant about Pete Alonso and a home run call bothered another New York broadcaster.

The Guardian - US

Shannon Sharpe reportedly out at ESPN after settlement of sexual assault suit

Shannon Sharpe will not return to ESPN, less than two weeks after settling a sexual assault lawsuit that sidelined him from on-air duties

Sports Illustrated

‘First Take’ Honors Alex Ovechkin by Debating Whether He’s Better Than LeBron James

Is Alex Ovechkin a greater GOAT than LeBron James? 'First Take' investigates.

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Stephen A. Smith Says New $100 Million ESPN Contract 'Took Too Long' to Finalize

While giving thanks to ESPN, Stephen A. joked about the lengthy negotiation process.

Sports Illustrated

Kirk Herbstreit Defends Ryan Day, Calls Out 'Lunatic Fringe' Ohio State Fans After CFP Win

Kirk Herbstreit called out "lunatic fringe" Ohio State fans and ESPN's 'First Take' while coming to the defense of Ryan Day.

Sports Illustrated

Giannis Wants His Brother to Join 'First Take' and Break Up Hot Take Culture

Giannis is tired of hearing what ‘First Take’ has to say.

Sports Illustrated

Shannon Sharpe Calls Aaron Rodgers 'Smug, Cavalier, Condescending'

Sharpe took aim during his First Take spot.

Sports Illustrated

ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt Discusses Pat McAfee and Perceived ‘Competition’ With FS1

Scott Van Pelt defends Pat McAfee against critics, and says FS1 started fight, then quit.

Sports Illustrated

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Weighs In on Stephen A. Smith’s Future at ESPN

Russo says it makes sense for his “First Take” partner to re-sign with the four-letter network.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The discourse around Caitlin Clark and the WNBA proves the world isn’t ready to treat it like the sport it is

We've got to be better about this. All of us.

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