Kenny Smith has signed a multi-year ESPN deal featuring First Take appearances, NBA Countdown roles, and game analyst duties.

Shae Cornette made her big debut as the new cohost of First Take on the show’s Monday, November 3, episode. It was quite a way to make an entrance, too, as the show was broadcasting live from Texas ...

ESPN is going to hold a tryout period before settling on a new host for “First Take.” “I don’t know if it’ll be someone in-house or not,” Magnus said. “The one thing that was unexpected was the timing ...

Drew Brees is among those who haven't been overly impressed by the Philadelphia Eagles' 3-0 start to the 2025 NFL season. The erstwhile New Orleans Saints quarterback noted he has "respect" for ...

Longtime ESPN First Take host Molly Qerim left the show and network abruptly last week in a surprising move. Former ESPN employee Marcellus Wiley believes he knows why. A former NFL player and host of ...

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 ...

Former New Orleans Saints star quarterback and Super Bowl champion Drew Brees will join ESPN’s popular sports debate show “First Take,” according to reports. Brees will be a weekly contributor on ...

ESPN has found its new face for First Take. Shae Cornette, a familiar presence across the network’s programming, will take over as the show’s host alongside Stephen A. Smith beginning November 3, per ...