The outspoken Bayless will join Stephen A. Smith and Shae Cornette on Friday, marking the first time the duo will appear together on “First Take” since June 2016.

DAYTONA BEACH — The Moore Gymnasium erupted as Stephen A. Smith, Cam Newton, Ryan Clark and Shae Cornette arrived at their seats for a live taping of ESPN’s “First Take” at Bethune-Cookman University on Thursday, Nov. 20. The 1,200-seat venue was ...

ESPN's debate show "First Take" will broadcast live from Bethune-Cookman University on Thursday, Nov. 20. The show is part of a four-stop tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). ESPN is bringing its stars to Bethune-Cookman University.

ESPN's First Take debuted in May 2007, and Stephen A. Smith has been a staple on the show since 2012. Recently, longtime host Molly Qerim officially departed. On Thursday, ESPN announced that Shae Cornette will take over as the new host, with her debut set ...

Shae Cornette made her debut as new “First Take” host on Monday as the ESPN morning show embarks on a new era. Cornette, 39, is replacing Molly Qerim after the former host abruptly left the network in September. Her first appearance came on a day that ...

Stephen A. Smith has been a longtime figure in sports media, particularly surrounding the NBA, where he covered the league for over 30 years. He also played a key role in shaping