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Did a cease and desist letter help raise the profile of the Barstool Sports podcast, Pardon My Take? According to Dave Portnoy, absolutely. Photo Credit: Club Shay Shay on YouTube.

Dave Portnoy recalls ESPN sending Barstool cease and desist letter over ‘Pardon My Take’

"Best thing they could have done for us."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 15, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith discussing Cooper Flagg on First Take

Stephen A. Smith cites Cooper Flagg being white as reason Mavericks shouldn’t trade him

"Texas is different."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 14, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith discusses Michael Jordan joining NBA on NBC

Stephen A. Smith on NBC landing Michael Jordan: ‘Lord have mercy’

"That brother ain’t used to being alright, he’s used to being great"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 12, 2025 0
Brian Windhorst's famous 'Now why is that?" on ESPN's "First Take" on July 1, 2022.

Brian Windhorst on ‘Now why is that?’ meme: ‘I knew right away it was good TV’

"I didn't know that it was going to become a meme, but I knew right away that it was good TV."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 10, 2025 0
May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, middle, watches from the bench during the first half against the Indiana Pacers in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Stephen A. Smith challenges Darius Garland to play through toe injury

"Limp your ass out there no matter which way you got to do it."

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 7, 2025 0
Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA. Photo credit: TNT

Charles Barkley dreading ‘unbearable’ Stephen A. Smith after Knicks win

"I’m gonna have to keep the volume down on First Take"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 6, 2025 0
Marcus Spears discussing Knicks-Celtics on First Take

Marcus Spears believes Knicks need Katt Williams to step up against Celtics

"This is a superstar series...this is a Brunson, a Katt Williams game"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 5, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith on 'First Take' discussing Gregg Popovich's new role with the Spurs

Stephen A. Smith on Gregg Popovich stepping down as Spurs coach: ‘It’s not like he’s fading into the twilight.’

"It's not like he's fading into the twilight."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 2, 2025 0
JJ Redick First Take Doc Rivers

The ‘First Take’ days of JJ Redick are coming back to haunt him

A clip from the ESPN days of JJ Redick went viral as he blasted Doc Rivers for making excuses which sounded a lot like his own comments.

By Matt Yoder OnMay 2, 2025 0
Shannon Sharpe called out "First Take" co-star Stephen A. Smith after LeBron James led the Lakers to a win over the Knicks on Saturday. Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Stephen A. Smith ‘hopeful’ Shannon Sharpe returns to ESPN for NFL season

"I’m hopeful this will all go away. I’m hopeful that I’ll have my brother back on the airwaves talking football next season"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 1, 2025 0
LeBron James Stephen A. Smith

Stephen A. Smith asks if LeBron James is still prioritizing championships

"When we talk about resignation, is it possible that LeBron is resigned to, 'we ain't gonna do but so much here in L.A.?'"

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 1, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith and the cast of 'First Take' reacting to his return on 'General Hospital'

Stephen A. Smith’s return to ‘General Hospital’ sparks outpouring of laughter on ‘First Take’

"Acting, First Take, producing. He's gonna be our next president. A lot going on."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 30, 2025 0
Ryan Clark leaves First Take during Bill Belichick topic

Ryan Clark walks off ‘First Take’ as Chris Russo and Stephen A. Smith rip Bill Belichick

"That’s where RC exit out the stage."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 30, 2025 0
Tyrese Haliburton's dad and Giannis Antetokounmpo were involved in an altercation following the Pacers' Game 5 victory over the Bucks.

Stephen A. Smith: NBA should punish Tyrese Haliburton’s dad for Giannis Antetokounmpo altercation

"This should go down as one of the most embarrassing moments of his life."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 30, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith on 'First Take' Pat Riley Miami Heat

Stephen A. Smith says it’s time for Pat Riley to step aside: ‘He’s not that guy anymore’

"Pat Riley, it's time."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 29, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith discusses Jax Ulbrich prank calling Shedeur Sanders

Stephen A. Smith hopes Jeff Ulbrich’s son gets ‘ass whipping’ for Shedeur Sanders prank

"You should be ashamed of yourself. And you should have your ass whipped."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 28, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith discusses Knicks-Pistons on First Take

Stephen A. Smith defends controversial no-call in Knicks-Pistons game

"I saw plenty of plays on both ends of the floor where cats were getting mugged."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 28, 2025 0
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said that Shedeur Sanders slid in the NFL Draft because teams didn't wan to deal with Deion Sanders.

Stephen A. Smith: Shedeur Sanders slid out of first round because of Deion Sanders

"I believe that the biggest issue in all of this was Primetime Deion Sanders and the thought of having to deal with him."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 25, 2025 0
Shannon Sharpe appears on NFL Draft edition of Nightcap

Shannon Sharpe hosts NFL Draft edition of ‘Nightcap’ amid ESPN hiatus

It seems apparent that ESPN had a hand in Sharpe taking a temporary leave from the network.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 24, 2025 0
Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

‘First Take’ muzzles Chris Russo from ranting about Bill Belichick’s girlfriend

Even the 'Mad Dog' has a leash.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 23, 2025 0
Screen grab: First Take

ESPN

ESPN sat on its hands while the Shannon Sharpe situation became a disaster

Stephen A Smith on Shannon Sharpe lawsuit

Stephen A. Smith ‘torn’ on Shannon Sharpe’s lawsuit response: ‘I don’t know where this is going to go’

"I don't know if that's a strategy that will work."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 22, 2025 0
Shannon Sharpe audio statement

Shannon Sharpe responds to accuser’s audio release: ‘This is a shakedown’

Shannon Sharpe released a video statement responding to audio from his accuser, saying it has been manipulated as part of a shakedown.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 22, 2025 0
Shannon Sharpe on First Take

Shannon Sharpe allegedly threatens to ‘choke the sh*t’ out of rape accuser in audio

Shannon Sharpe continues to be on ESPN's First Take for now.

By Brandon Contes OnApr 22, 2025 0
Shannon Sharpe compared Mike Tomlin's winning record streak to kissing a girl through a screen door.

Shannon Sharpe to appear on ‘First Take’ tomorrow amid lawsuit

He is not expected to address the civil suit's allegations on air.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 21, 2025 0

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