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‘First Take’ Honors Alex Ovechkin by Debating Whether He’s Better Than LeBron James

Is Alex Ovechkin a greater GOAT than LeBron James? 'First Take' investigates.

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Stephen A. Smith Says New $100 Million ESPN Contract 'Took Too Long' to Finalize

While giving thanks to ESPN, Stephen A. joked about the lengthy negotiation process.

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Kirk Herbstreit Defends Ryan Day, Calls Out 'Lunatic Fringe' Ohio State Fans After CFP Win

Kirk Herbstreit called out "lunatic fringe" Ohio State fans and ESPN's 'First Take' while coming to the defense of Ryan Day.

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Giannis Wants His Brother to Join 'First Take' and Break Up Hot Take Culture

Giannis is tired of hearing what ‘First Take’ has to say.

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Shannon Sharpe Calls Aaron Rodgers 'Smug, Cavalier, Condescending'

Sharpe took aim during his First Take spot.

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ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt Discusses Pat McAfee and Perceived ‘Competition’ With FS1

Scott Van Pelt defends Pat McAfee against critics, and says FS1 started fight, then quit.

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Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Weighs In on Stephen A. Smith’s Future at ESPN

Russo says it makes sense for his “First Take” partner to re-sign with the four-letter network.

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The discourse around Caitlin Clark and the WNBA proves the world isn’t ready to treat it like the sport it is

We've got to be better about this. All of us.

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Monica McNutt Clarifies Tense Exchange with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's 'First Take'

The ESPN basketball analyst clarified her frustrations from Monday's show.

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Monica McNutt Leaves Stephen A. Smith Stunned With ‘First Take’ Criticism

Stephen A. Smith tried to take credit for First Take’s WNBA coverage, but Monica McNutt pushed back hard.

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ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Denies Reported Dispute With Pat McAfee

A story outlining an alleged confrontation between the two stars had recently been reported.

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Report: ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Pat McAfee Engaged in Fiery Vulgar Argument

The ESPN power duo had a heated exchange recently over ‘creative differences’ according to a new report.

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Hot Mic Catches Shaq Complaning To Charles Barkley About TNT Not Airing Jersey Ceremony

Leaked, unfiltered video of Shaq and Barkley busting each others chops is a must-watch

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Fans Crush ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith for Wanting Rose Bowl to Be Moved to Different Stadium

This should never happen.

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Colts’ Jim Irsay threatens lawsuit over ESPN’s ‘First Take’ segment

Jim Irsay threatened legal action against ESPN's 'First Take.'

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Stephen A. Smith Proudly Shares ‘First Take’ Ratings After Skip Bayless’s Show Revamps Cast

ESPN won the first round between the two rival networks.

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Stephen A. Smith Disputes Shannon Sharpe, ‘First Take’ Report

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Shannon Sharpe’s reported move to ESPN’s First Take had fans ready for wild debates with Stephen A. Smith

Shannon Sharpe. Stephen A. Smith. First Take. It's happening.

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First Take Fans Fired Up by Stephen A. Smith’s Shannon Sharpe Comments

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SI Media Mailbag: Tom Brady Conflict of Interest; NFL Streaming Issues and More

Should owner Tom Brady call Raiders games? Where do we stand with Sunday Ticket?

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Charles Barkley Makes Fun of the Recent JJ Redick–Kendrick Perkins Blowup

Barkley cracks up ‘Inside the NBA’ colleagues with shot at ‘First Take’ drama.

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Stephen A. Smith Causes a Stir for the Dumbest Reason

People are upset because he isn’t an NHL fan.

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Stephen A. Smith’s wildly dismissive comments about hockey on First Take had NHL fans fuming

First Take and Stephen A. Smith clearly could not care less about hockey.

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‘First Take’ fans turned Stephen A. Smith’s orange Dumb and Dumber-esque suit into an instant meme

So many Dumb and Dumber and Tennessee jokes.

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Stephen A. Smith said his feud with Skip Bayless is ‘nothing more than a misunderstanding’

Stephen A. Smith said he didn't "lie about a damn thing" with Skip Bayless and First Take.

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