Kenny Smith inks new deal with ESPN, including First Take appearances

Kenny Smith has signed a multi-year ESPN deal featuring First Take appearances, NBA Countdown roles, and game analyst duties.

Stephen A. Smith calls for ESPN to re-hire former ‘First Take’ co-host

Ever since the departure of former "First Take" co-host Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith has worked with a rotating group of ...
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Jets star calls Stephen A. Smith a ‘real sellout’ for take. And ESPN star promises more (UPDATE)

UPDATE: Stephen A. Smith has responded to Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson on Thursday’s edition of “First Take” on ESPN. “Did I stutter?” Smith asked before repeating it, via X/Twitter. “The Jets ...
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Skip Bayless Re-Energizes ‘First Take’ in ESPN Return

Will more appearances by Bayless follow?
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Stephen A Smith pulls out of ESPN First Take at last minute and 'almost cried'

Stephen A. Smith has pulled out of Tuesday morning's episode of First Take, expressing his frustration that a dental procedure forced him to sit out the ESPN show ...