Stephen A. Smith isn't holding back on "First Take" these days. The longtime ESPN star is turning heads with his criticism of ...

Molly Qerim is leaving the ESPN morning show after a decade as its host, she confirmed Tuesday. “Hosting this show has been one of the greatest honors of my career,” Qerim wrote on social media.

ESPN president of content Burke Magnus told The Athletic on Thursday that the company will take 30 to 45 days to try out a variety of people for the “First Take” hosting role that had been filled by ...

After Molly Qerim departed ESPN in September 2025, the network has now revealed who the new co-host for First Take will be. The new host will officially debut on November 3, 2025, alongside veteran ...

View post: Landon Donovan on His Best World Cup Memories, Comparisons to 2026 USMNT Squad and eBay Live Partnership (Exclusive) Shae Cornette named permanent host of ESPN’s First Take, replacing Molly ...

Longtime “SportsCenter” anchor Shae Cornette will be the new host of ESPN’s popular sports debate show “First Take,” the network announced Thursday. Cornette will make her debut as “First Take” host ...

After announcing her departure from ESPN on Monday, Molly Qerim was not on “First Take” Tuesday morning. Stephen A. Smith is hosting the show for the rest of the week and opened with a tribute to ...

Molly Qerim announced she is leaving ESPN’s First Take after a decade behind the desk. The news of Qerim’s departure was first reported by Sports Business Journal on Monday, September 15. Qerim, 41, ...

Shae Cornette will officially take over for Molly Qerim as the new host of ESPN’s First Take. “Shae is meticulous in her preparation, connects naturally with our show’s high-profile personalities, and ...

Veteran sportscaster Molly Qerim has confirmed reports that she will leave “ESPN First Take” at the end of 2025. Qerim noted on Instagram that she didn’t want her departure to be leaked by a ...

ESPN's "First Take" is facing serious backlash Thursday for the way it covered one of the biggest stories in NBA history. On Thursday morning, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was ...

ESPN's "First Take" broadcast from Alamo Plaza the morning after Game 1 drew Spurs and Knicks fans into a downtown Finals scene full of chants, debate and Wembanyama talk.