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Max Kellerman reveals his theory about why Stephen A Smith wanted him fired from 'First Take'

The sports commentator suggested Smith struggled to debate him and wanted the paycheck that came with being a "solo act." ...

‘It’s embarrassing’ – Max Kellerman breaks silence on breakdown of Stephen A. Smith relationship and First Take exit

Max Kellerman has been left in no doubt about who demands to be the star of First Take. Initially hired as a boxing analyst ...
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"Max Kellerman almost seems blacker than you": When Terrell Owens confronted Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's First Take over Colin Kaepernick analysis

Earlier this week, Max Kellerman hit back at Stephen A. Smith, more than four years after ESPN removed him from the network.

Former ESPN Star Max Kellerman Explains His ‘First Take’ Exit

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 ...
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Skip Bayless recalls how Stephen A. Smith checked social media to judge ‘First Take’ debates

Skip Bayless once famously stated how he believed that Stephen A. Smith has the “greatest gift of gab” in the history of television. But according to Bayless, his longtime former colleague does take ...

Mike Vrabel on ‘First Take': 'It’s Not the SportsCenter That I Grew Up With'

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Mike Vrabel on ‘First Take': 'It’s Not the SportsCenter That I Grew Up With'.
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ESPN’s First Take Finds Molly Qerim’s Replacement

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 ...
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‘First Take’ won’t be as good without its unsung hero in Molly Qerim

We still don’t know the full story regarding why Molly Qerim left ESPN. But what is clear is that First Take won’t be the same without her. That’s not a knock on whoever ultimately replaces her. ESPN ...

Want to watch First Take from Bethune-Cookman? Time, TV channel for ESPN show

Stephen A. Smith and others are doing their ESPN show, "First Take," live from Bethune-Cookman Thursday. Here's how to watch.
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ESPN names new ‘First Take’ host: ‘Ready to step into this role’

Longtime “SportsCenter” anchor Shae Cornette will be the new host of ESPN’s popular sports debate show “First Take,” the network announced Thursday. Cornette will make her debut as “First Take” host ...
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First Take Adds Four HBCU Football Campus Stops This Fall

Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim will take ESPN's First Take crew on a tour of four HBCU campuses this fall. The popular morning debate show will expand its on-site coverage of HBCU football at ...
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Stephen A. Smith Sends Message About New ‘First Take’ Cohost

ESPN has officially named Shae Cornette as the new host of First Take, replacing longtime anchor Molly Qerim just days before the NBA season tips off, Front Office Sports reports. Cornette will join ...