New York Post

Shae Cornette opens up about plans to make ‘First Take’ her own — and her relationships with Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim

Don’t expect Shae Cornette to tiptoe on the set of “First Take.” The former “SportsCenter” anchor plans to have her voice heard alongside Stephen A. Smith, who is executive producer and star of the ...
Sports Illustrated

Why Drake Maye is definitely not a 'liar' despite Stephen A. Smith's bold claim

You know you've made it to the big time when Stephen A. Smith and Cam Newton are trying to take you down on ESPN's "First Take" with their hot takes. Nov. 13, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New ...
Awful Announcing

Self-manufactured Drake Maye feud shows the biggest flaw of ‘First Take’

Drake Maye is having an MVP-caliber season as he and Mike Vrabel have led the new generation of the New England Patriots to being one of the great surprises in the NFL with a league-best 9-2 record.
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Shae Cornette gets awkward ‘First Take’ Stephen A. Smith intro replacing Molly Qerim

The Shae Cornette era on ESPN’s First Take replacing longtime co-host Molly Qerim officially began on Monday with an on-location version of the show from Arlington, Texas, where the Dallas Cowboys ...