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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 ...
“First Take” took in $76.3 million in advertising in 2019, according to Kantar, a tracker of ad spending. Viewers have continued to pay attention.
“First Take” had the largest Black audience — and the most diverse audience in general — of any ESPN show. “That, to me, said it appealed to a Black audience,” Keegan said.
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 ...
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.
“First off, I just want to say, the Pacers were absolutely brilliant in this game," Windhorst said. "And the Pacers since Jan. 1 are 41-16, which is the kind of winning a 59-win team would have.
Smith, of course, shared “First Take” with Bayless starting in 2012 and lasting until Bayless’ departure to FOX Sports in September 2016. Since then, Smith has taken over the show and looks ...