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ESPN's 'First Take' Is Facing Criticism For Coverage Thursday

ESPN's "First Take" is facing serious backlash Thursday for the way it covered one of the biggest stories in NBA history. On Thursday morning, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was ...
Total Pro Sports

Molly Qerim Is Officially Done At ESPN

‘First Take’ host Molly Qerim is reportedly set to leave ESPN. Qerim, a staple on ESPN’s flagship show for the better part of a decade, is expected to leave The Worldwide Leader in Sports at the end ...
The New York Times

ESPN says ‘First Take’ will have 30 to 45-day tryout for new host to replace Molly Qerim

ESPN president of content Burke Magnus told The Athletic on Thursday that the company will take 30 to 45 days to try out a variety of people for the “First Take” hosting role that had been filled by ...
Awful Announcing

Kendrick Perkins reveals how Stephen A. Smith got his contract rewritten

Kendrick Perkins had run out of days, but Stephen A. Smith made sure he got paid anyway. The NBA on ESPN analyst shared the story on the Straight Game Podcast about how Smith intervened when network ...
Yahoo! Sports

Stephen A. Smith Saddened By Longtime 'First Take' Star's Departure

Stephen A. Smith is deeply saddened by the departure of a longtime "First Take" star on Tuesday morning. ESPN announced some major "First Take" news on Tuesday morning, September 15. One of the ...
Morningstar

NBA TAKE-TWO MEDIA UNVEILS NEW NBA 2K LEAGUE

New League to feature influential sports creator Jesser as its Honorary Commissioner, plus original content and a first-ever open ladder competition NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NBA Take-Two ...