Why ESPN Laid Off Cam Newton: Inside the "First Take" Cuts, Salary Savings & Corporate Restructuring

ESPN has officially fired the former NFL MVP Cam Newton as part of a swift sweep of network cuts hitting both on-air talent ...
Yahoo! Sports

ESPN legend returning to First Take to debate Stephen A. Smith

The legendary sports debate duo of Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith are returning to ESPN’s “First Take,” but only for one day. Bayless and Smith will embrace debate this Friday, ESPN announced ...
Total Pro Sports

Skip Bayless Instantly Reignites LeBron James Debate During Explosive First Take Reunion With Stephen A. Smith

Skip Bayless returned to First Take and instantly sparked chaos by ranking LeBron James ninth all-time, drawing a strong reaction from Stephen A. Smith. It’s kind of hard to imagine Stephen A. Smith ...
USA Today

Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith, set to reunite on ESPN's 'First Take'

Skip Bayless will rejoin Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's "First Take" for a one-time appearance on Friday, May 8. Bayless and Smith were the original debate duo on "First Take" from 2012 to 2016. Smith has ...