Stephen A. Smith’s reported five-year ESPN contract is worth at least $100 million, but its bigger change may be a lighter schedule beyond First Take.

“I’ve decided it’s time to close this incredible chapter,” the host said.

"Viewers know exactly what they're getting from First Take, just as they know what to expect from Pardon the Interruption. When a formula continues to deliver results and remains central to a show's ...

Feb 6, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Pat McAfee on the Pat McAfee Show set at the Super Bowl LX media center at the Moscone ...

ESPN will celebrate America's 250th anniversary in style. The network will commemorate America's 250th with a special edition of "SportsCenter," a multimedia presentation on ESPN.com and celebratory ...

Cam Newton Reportedly Out at ESPN Less Than a Year After Joining First Take The former NFL MVP is reportedly among ESPN's latest talent cuts, bringing an unexpected end to his run as one of First Take ...

Skip Bayless’ return to "First Take" on ESPN last week boosted viewership by 24%, ESPN confirms to OutKick. The episode aired Friday, May 9, and averaged 647,000 viewers. The program is averaging ...