First Take

Paul Finebaum Explains Why Alabama Deserves To Be Ranked Ahead Of Clemson

Clemson finished off a magical National Championship run with a victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide last year. The Tigers...

Stephen A. Smith Crosses The Line With Lamar Odom Comment

Stephen A. Smith has made a reputation for himself by being bombastic, unfiltered and confident in whatever he says. But...

Jalen Rose Thinks LeBron James Might Leave Cleveland Again

It would certainly be another twist in the unexpected and winding career LeBron James has had to this point. The...

Stephen A. Smith Pens Moving Tribute After His Mother Passes Away

Few things can be as difficult as losing a parent. After holding our hands through some of our first discoveries...

LaVar Ball Returning To ESPN First Take On Monday

LaVar Ball is crazy. Crazy like a PR guru. The world of sports coverage exploded with the brazen and outlandish...

Video: Molly Qerim introduces John Calipari as ‘Coach K’ on ‘First Take’

As Skip Bayless’ time with ESPN’s “First Take” came to a close earlier this week, Stephen A. Smith needed someone...

Kentucky’s John Calipari to debate Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take

With now former co-host Skip Bayless headed off to greener pastures at FOX Sports 1, polarizing sports pundit Stephen A....

Video: Skip Bayless gives emotional goodbye to ‘First Take,’ Stephen A. Smith

Earlier this year, Skip Bayless announced he would be leaving ESPN and taking a job with FOX Sports. He took...

Skip Bayless gives emotional good-bye to Stephen A. Smith

InfamousĀ First Take analyst Skip Bayless is leaving ESPN for Fox Sports at the close of the NBA Finals and,...

Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless fight in ‘UFC 2’ simulation

ESPN analysts Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless are easily two of the most brash and outspoken people in sports...