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Why Skip Bayless’ First Take Return Was More Tribute Than Sports Debate
"The ratio between current discussion and recycled nostalgia felt completely out of balance. This approach seemed better suited for a podcast audience than a network television production."
ESPN Studio Programming April Viewership Up 21% Year Over Year
"April's gains built directly on a strong Q1, where studio shows combined averaged 14% more viewers than the prior year."
Why Skip Bayless’ Return to ‘First Take’ Should Be an Audition for More
"ESPN doesn’t need nostalgia—it needs impact. And impact is exactly what a recurring role for Bayless on First Take could deliver. The history is proven, the attention is guaranteed, and the interest is already built in."
Skip Bayless to Reunite With Stephen A. Smith on ‘First Take’ This Friday on ESPN
"No one has ever quite matched the chemistry that maybe God above gave us."
ESPN Executive Dave Roberts Retiring at the End of August
"This has been both a real honor and a blessing to work for and with the most talented people in the industry."
ESPN Executive David Roberts Reportedly Retiring Soon
"According to Andrew Marchand, senior vice president Mike Foss is expected to take on expanded responsibilities."
David Samson on Stephen A. Smith’s Comments to Mike Trout: “How Dare You”
"I’m tired of Stephen A. Smith and the gas baggery."
Peter Schrager Reflects on One Year at ESPN With a Super Bowl on the Horizon
"My goal is you see my face on ESPN and you say, ‘Oh s**t. Schrager’s on today, what’s he got. This is going to be fun."
ESPN Studio Programs Surge In First Quarter Viewership
"ESPN’s signature studio shows averaged 485,000 viewers during the first quarter."
Stephen A. Smith: “There Are Many Folks Out There Who Want Me Done” At ESPN, SiriusXM
"There are many folks out there who want me done. They want me fired. They want me taken off the airwaves… Good luck with that."