Skip Bayless' return to ESPN's "First Take" boosted viewership by 24%, raising questions about whether the show needs him back on a regular basis.

Will more appearances by Bayless follow?

ESPN's debate show "First Take" will broadcast live from Bethune-Cookman University on Thursday, Nov. 20. The show is part of a four-stop tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

After Molly Qerim departed ESPN in September 2025, the network has now revealed who the new co-host for First Take will be. The new host will officially debut on November 3, 2025, alongside veteran ...

Skip Bayless spent 28 emotional minutes discussing his First Take reunion with Stephen A. Smith, calling their partnership greater than his marriage.

Molly Qerim, a steadfast ESPN personality who has been a key element of one of the network’s most popular shows, “First Take,” is leaving the program as well as the Disney-backed sports-media giant.

Shae Cornette gets the hot seat at ESPN. The "SportsCenter" anchor will take on hosting duties on "First Take," the hot-talk sports program built around the oratory and opinions of Stephen A. Smith.

"We really don't have a strong offseason in our house," Shae Cornette says. She shares how she and her husband balance sports, their hectic TV life.

Ever since the departure of former “First Take” co-host Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith has worked with a rotating group of guest analysts on ESPN’s hit show. But Smith is ready to see that come to ...

Shae Cornette will officially take over for Molly Qerim as the new host of ESPN’s First Take. “Shae is meticulous in her preparation, connects naturally with our show’s high-profile personalities, and ...

View post: 21 Best Pick Up Lines to Try on Your Gym Crush ESPN’s longtime talk show First Take made headlines Thursday morning when the network announced it has finally selected a new host following ...