Kenny Smith inks new deal with ESPN, including First Take appearances

Kenny Smith has signed a multi-year ESPN deal featuring First Take appearances, NBA Countdown roles, and game analyst duties.
Front Office Sports on MSN

Skip Bayless Re-Energizes ‘First Take’ in ESPN Return

Will more appearances by Bayless follow?
Yahoo! Sports

Stephen A. Smith calls for ESPN to re-hire former ‘First Take’ co-host

Ever since the departure of former “First Take” co-host Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith has worked with a rotating group of guest analysts on ESPN’s hit show. But Smith is ready to see that come to ...

Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless on 'First Take' recap: Wild LeBron takes and more

Come follow along as Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless reunited on ESPN and "First Take." Here are the highlights from Friday.
Opinion

Kendrick Perkins accidentally exposed the NBA's biggest problem during ESPN's 'First Take'

Victor Wembanyama's playoff dominance highlights what ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins calls the NBA's international takeover and its impact on American fans.

ESPN's 'first' mom shares for parents how she holds it all together

"We really don't have a strong offseason in our house," Shae Cornette says. She shares how she and her husband balance sports, their hectic TV life.
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Skip Bayless' return to 'First Take' results in TV ratings boost

After a decade apart, Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith reunited for one show on Friday with predictable results: A massive ratings boost.

Stephen A. Smith calls for ESPN to re-hire former ‘First Take’ co-host

Ever since the departure of former “First Take” co-host Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith has worked with a rotating group of guest analysts on ESPN’s hit show. But Smith is ready to see that come to ...