Tag: First Take
Browse our Latest articles!
Chris Russo: ESPN Was Not Happy I Told Howard Stern My First Take Salary
“Somebody from ESPN sent a text to my agent with two words: ‘Not helpful.’"
Jeff Passan: ‘I’m Not Great’ On Hot Take Shows
"The way that my brain works, I can never sit here and say something definitive unless I feel like I have got some good evidence to back it up."
Stephen A. Smith and Dan Orlovsky Go Back-and-Forth Over Controversial Phrase
“Just from a politically correct standpoint, is it chinks or kinks in the armor?” Smith asked.
Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Usually Get My Way’ With ESPN
"You come to me and you tell me that something is affecting the bottom line, I’m all ears. Because we’re in this together, and it’s a business relationship and I understand that. That doesn’t mean you own my thinking."
Keyshawn Johnson Relives Being On First Take Set For Michael Irvin Rant
“What I would say is Irvin had some great points. They might have gotten lost in the performance so to speak.”
JJ Redick Gets New Contract, New Role At ESPN
"The deal comes after Turner had expressed interest in luring him away from Bristol."
Stephen A. Smith and Malika Andrews Get Heated Over Ime Udoka Coverage
“Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me, I listened to you,” Smith interjected, "you’re the one telling me to stop on my show. It ain’t happening.”
Dan Le Batard Show: If Stephen A. Smith Was President He’d Do First Take from the White House
"Because if I vote for Stephen A. and obviously everyone would vote for Stephen A. and Stephen A. becomes president, then what happens to First Take?"
Marcus Spears: Arguing With Stephen A. Smith Like Arguing With Family
“Being on First Take with Stephen A just reminds me of what I did with my dad, uncles, family members, and best friends"
Michael Irvin Inks Extension With NFL Network
Irvin has been with NFL Network since 2009. He'll continue his work on NFL GameDay Morning and make regular appearances on NFL Total Access.