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Molly Qerim on Hard Knocks: ‘You Can’t Change Who You Are’ In Front of Cameras
The series deliberately tries to stay in the background, merely documenting the everyday action.
Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Didn’t Want Industry to Wonder What Shannon Sharpe Did Wrong’
"This is a brother that I think has done a lot of good work on television that has helped our community. As a result, it’s incumbent upon me because of the perch I sit on to let them know he’s wanted.”
Dan Le Batard: New Undisputed Cast ‘Taking Skip Bayless’ Show’
"They’re all good by themselves, and let’s see if we make a giant explosion."
First Take Sees 13 Straight Months of Viewership Growth
The program averaged 391,000 viewers and became its most-watched month of August since 2017.
Stephen A. Smith: White Men Who Raise Their Voice Don’t Get Called What I Do
"It’s just when white folks do it you all call it passionate, but when the brothers do it we’re screaming."
Burke Magnus: There’s Room For ESPN To Do More With Stephen A. Smith
"I would put him near or at the very top of our talent roster in terms of his profile and the success of the show."
It’s Official: Shannon Sharpe Joining Stephen A. Smith on First Take
“It’s all about not standing still and taking it to another level.”
Stephen A. Smith Offers Lonzo Ball Open Podcast Invitation After Social Spat
Smith replied to Ball on X and extended an open invitation for the Chicago Bulls guard to join his podcast.
Stephen A. Smith: ‘ESPN Didn’t Have Different Rules for Sage Steele’
"I do not deny that she's very passionate about what she feels. She's not faking it."
Amber Wilson: ‘NBA Trying Not to Shorten Season to Retain Media Revenue’
"They’re just trying to find a way around it any way they can because less games means less money."