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Molly Qerim wasn't leading the charge for "First Take" this Friday morning. The longtime ESPN host had the day off for ...
The fact-checkers at ESPN's First Take might have a scolding coming their way after the way the show was apparently duped on ...
ESPN host Molly Qerim issued an apology for an embarrassing blunder on "First Take" on Tuesday morning, July 22. The popular ...
The First Take crew discussed the Cowboys ahead of the 2025 NFL season, but didn't realize a clip they showed was from a ...
First Things First is arguably the best show in sports TV, fronted by my best friend for 20 years, and I’m getting added to it. It’s a tremendous honor. I will do everything in my power not to mess it ...
Last year, after a “First Take” fan poll favored an argument from Smith over recurring guest Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, Qerim called “BS.” “Awwww this is BS! This is BS!” Qerim said.
First Take wouldn’t be the same without their support.” The year-to-year ratings growth streak comes despite ESPN, like most other cable outlets, continuing to lose subscribers.
That much has been made evident this week as First Take welcomed SportsCenter ‘s anchors to its show. What initially appeared to be a cute gimmick aimed at bridging the gap from the dog days of ...
So far, First Take is down about 5% year-over-year, though that drop pales in comparison to how Get Up is performing versus SportsCenter that aired from 7-10 a.m. ET in 2017 (while Nielsen records ...
Shannon Sharpe is ready to give his "First Take." The Pro Football Hall of Famer will be joining the ESPN morning show this fall, squaring off against Stephen A. Smith, the New York Post reported.