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First Take Thrives On Your Outrage
The NHL's fandom -- or lack thereof -- does not rest on what the opinion of the sport is from Molly Qerim or Stephen A. Smith.
Michael Kay: First Take ‘NHL Doesn’t Count’ Comments Were Obviously Disrespect
"'No disrespect', she said, but if you say it doesn't count, that's disrespect."
Gregg Giannotti: Michael Kay Complained His Way Onto First Take
"So now that Mike and Chris were on there, Michael Kay's gotta be on First Take now?"
Stephen A. Smith Tells Critics To ‘Relax’ On His Hockey Comments
“I was having a good time, having fun. Gary Bettman is my friend. OK?"
Stephen A. Smith Says First Take Conversations Stick to ‘Football, Basketball, Baseball’
"The only thing I know about hockey is that the puck is black, and I love (NHL commissioner) Gary Bettman. That's my buddy."
Zach Bye: ‘It’s Not Okay’ That Kendrick Perkins Brought Race Into MVP Debate
"I am disappointed that this is where the conversation has gone. Because we're watching one of the great seasons ever and to blend in race with it I don't know what to do with that."
ESPN Gets Ratings Lift From Mike & The Mad Dog Reunion
Despite the Brady news, nearly all of ESPN's daytime lineup were down from its Wednesday levels in January.
Stephen A. Smith: I Don’t See Me Ever Reuniting With Skip Bayless
"I think both of us have moved beyond that and I don't see that happening."
Chris Russo: Never Thought I’d Have Much Impact on First Take
“I really haven’t had any adjustment getting used to the medium and the camera. Got to be a little more careful of what you say."
Stephen A. Smith: My Issues With Kyrie Irving Are Personal & He Knows Why
"You ain't worth my paper. So my attitude is even if I don't like your ass, I'm still gonna be fair."