ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen passed away on Tuesday. The news broke just before 10 a.m. ET, when "First Take" was on the air.

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 ...

A different kind of drama is said to be brewing behind closed doors on ESPN’s “First Take.” The show’s headliner, Stephen A. Smith, who is used to being the one stirring the controversy, appears to be ...

ESPN's "First Take" welcomes Shae Cornette as its new host, replacing Molly Qerim. A seasoned journalist with a background in broadcast journalism and kinesiology, Cornette has a notable career at the ...

ESPN's First Take will hit the road throughout the 2025 college football season. The weekday debate show has ventured beyond its New York City studio to host live shows at historically Black colleges ...

Shae Cornette opens up being named the new host of "First Take" on ESPN. "For now, the man who once looked like the biggest risk ESPN ever took may actually be the network’s best example of how to ...

ESPN has officially named Shae Cornette as the new host of First Take, replacing longtime anchor Molly Qerim just days before the NBA season tips off, Front Office Sports reports. Cornette will join ...

Veteran sportscaster Molly Qerim has confirmed reports that she will leave “ESPN First Take” at the end of 2025. Qerim noted on Instagram that she didn’t want her departure to be leaked by a ...

Former ESPN host Molly Qerim has broken her silence following her September 2025 exit from First Take. She publicly defended Dr. Kanayama, a physician she credits with restoring her health after a ...

First Take will look a little different this week. Don't fret, Stephen A. Smith will still be on the show, just with a supporting different cast than usual. SportsCenter anchors will be joining First ...

First Take begins with pondering Mahomes greatness! Can the three time Super Bowl champion really lead the Chiefs back? Then, are the Browns a QB away from dominating the AFC? Next, can Jalen Hurts ...