First Take will permanently move to ESPN’s New York studios as of September 3, while afternoon specials saw audience gains
ESPN's 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern programming will all originate from New York after this move.
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First Take is doing a week of two-a-day shows, with the morning ones hosted by former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay
Lindsay appeared on First Take in 2017, and is back to host the morning edition for a week while the usual cast moves to afternoon specials.
On First Take, Stephen A. Smith says “I would love to see my man Marc Stein back,” “I wish he was still here”
"I am incredibly happy to have Adrian Wojnarowski with us, incredible insider, does a phenomenal job, but there's room for one more. I would love to see my man Marc Stein back."
Stephen A. Smith goes on anti-weed rant against comments made by Martellus Bennett, who responds with “F*ck you”
"This is not the time for him to be saying that with the residue of the protests and all that it caused."
This Week In Hot Takes: Skip Bayless calls LeBron James “by far the biggest self-promoter in the history of sports”
Bayless calling anyone else a self-promoter? Now that's a hot take.
ESPN has never been afraid to welcome back departed employees
From Keith Olbermann to Stephen A. Smith to Rachel Nichols, numerous high-profile ESPNers have left the network only to return years later.
ESPN is launching an interactive ‘First Take’ show that will feature Facebook users debating Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman
First Take: Your Take will pit fans against ESPN commentators.
In an ESPN echo chamber moment, Will Cain went on First Take and ripped Kyrie Irving’s interview
"He apparently considers himself some kind of philosopher king that can weave word salads around every question you guys asked, he contradicted himself within a matter of multiple questions."
Kyrie Irving mocked Max Kellerman during a “very much woke” First Take appearance
"I made a decision as a man, and as a man over there, Max Kellerman, just respect it and leave it alone."
Will Cain goes off on Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman about Kevin Durant White House visit
"I'm tired of you not listening to me! I'm tired of you hearing what you want to hear."
Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman made up First Take segments for NBA Live ’18
Are you ready to embrace debate about imaginary players?
ESPN is airing a boxing-related First Take primetime special tonight
Welcome to the dog days of summer...
‘First Take’ will air seven live specials from the NBA Finals, just like everyone asked for
Excited for more Stephen A. and Max Kellerman on your TV?
Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman struggled to remember Malcolm Brogdon’s name
Malcolm Brogdon's a great rookie of the year candidate. Maybe someday they'll learn his name.
Meet the fans who will embrace debate on First Take this week
Who’s ready to watch fans debate Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman on ESPN’s First Take? The First...
