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Boomer Esiason: Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo is ‘Instant Energy’ on Any Show
"Well 'First Take' has given him a whole 'nother platform, and his goofiness is evident there, and you see it, and Stephen A. buys into it, Molly buys into it, which is great."
The Best in Sports and News Media in 2024
"In September 2025 we'll celebrate 10 years in business. I never expected that when this journey began, and I'm damn proud that we've survived this long and continue to grow."
Shannon Sharpe: Kirk Herbstreit and I Are Good Now
"We shouldn’t have to go back and forth on social media."
Shannon Sharpe Issues Warning to Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit After ‘First Take’ Comment During Broadcast
"Congratulations Ohio State, you won the game, but hey, if we’re going to be on the same team, if we’re going to work for the same network, don’t do that."
Shams Charania: ‘I 1000% Stand By My Reporting’ on Jimmy Butler Situation
"It’s fully vetted, and as a professional, that’s what I do, that’s what I get paid to do, that’s what I’m going to do."
ESPN’s Kimberley A. Martin is Making Waves Going Toe-to-Toe with Stephen A. Smith, Mike Greenberg, and Others
Martin is outspoken, passionate, and extremely smart. Her takes are original and filled with the right mix of stats and sass.
Report: Stephen A. Smith, ESPN Hopeful They Can Reach Deal in ‘Next Several Weeks’
If a deal is ultimately finalized, Smith could reportedly attain a “first-look” agreement for concepts that he backs across general entertainment properties at The Walt Disney Company.
Skip Bayless Tells Dan Le Batard: I Didn’t Conciously Start ‘Embrace Debate’ TV, I Was Just Being Myself
"I don't play a character. I play me on TV."
Skip Bayless: ‘I Tried Everything in My Power’ to Rejoin Stephen A. Smith at ESPN in 2020 Before FOX Sports Matched Contract Offer
"He did his darndest, and I did my damnedest to reunite with him. And (ESPN) did make an offer."
ESPN Adds Former NFL MVP Cam Newton Primarily to Work on ‘First Take’
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