Stephen A. Smith, who was clad in a cowboy hat while smoking a cigar, introduced Cornette after his over-the-top intro that ...

ESPN has chosen SportsCenter anchor Shae Cornette to take over as host of its flagship daytime talk show First Take. Molly Qerim, who hosted of the show headlined by Stephen A. Smith for 10 years, ...

This is the best crowd I’ve been a part of,” host Stephen A. Smith said of an exuberant gathering in Memorial Hall for a live ...

Stephen A. Smith makes statement on ESPN finding new “First Take” host. ESPN’s longtime talk show First Take made headlines Thursday morning when the network announced it has finally selected a new ...

Following Molly Qerim’s departure from ESPN earlier this year, 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, ...

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.

Stream the latest First Take videos on Watch ESPN. Stephen A. Smith debates the hottest stories in sports with a rotating roster of analysts, insiders and celebrity guests.

Last month, ESPN sadly announced that Molly Qerim would no longer be the host of "First Take." She held that position for a decade, working alongside Stephen A. Smith and plenty of other outspoken ...

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