First Take Archives

‘First Take’ To Air Live From Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic

Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim and the First Take will travel to Canton, Ohio later this week. Highlighting historically Black colleges and universities around the country, ESPN will tape a live episode…

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Sports

Stephen A Smith Announces Memoir “Straight Shooter”

On Wednesday Stephen A Smith announced on ESPN’s First Take that he would be releasing a memoir about his life and career. The book is titled Straight Shooter: A Memoir…

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ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Expected To Miss One Month Due To Rotator Cuff Tear

First Take may look a bit different this month. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has announced that he will not be in studio for approximately one month after suffering a partial tear…

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Jake Paul Discusses His Future Boxing Plans: ‘My Goal Is To Be The Light Heavyweight Champion’

Two years ago, Jake Paul made his boxing debut in Miami, Florida. To many, it appeared to be a publicity stunt that could go horribly wrong. Instead, it turned out…

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Max Kellerman Expected To Leave ESPN’s ‘First Take’

Multiple outlets have issued reports regarding Max Kellerman’s next move in the world of sports media. ESPN has not confirmed the news, but Kellerman is expected to exit First Take and take…

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Videos

Wale Debuts ‘Running Back’ ft. Lil Wayne on ESPN’s ‘First Take’

Wale is not a new face to First Take and neither is Lil Wayne. Wale has had involvement in providing a theme song for the popular sport show prior,…

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Wale Delivers The New Theme Song For First Take

Since his arrival into the hip-hop game, Wale has had the opportunity to be on ESPN’s First Take a number of times. With every opportunity of being on the show…

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