Molly Qerim wasn't leading the charge for "First Take" this Friday morning. The longtime ESPN host had the day off for ...

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The fact-checkers at ESPN's First Take might have a scolding coming their way after the way the show was apparently duped on ...

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ESPN host Molly Qerim issued an apology for an embarrassing blunder on "First Take" on Tuesday morning, July 22. The popular ...

Last year, after a “First Take” fan poll favored an argument from Smith over recurring guest Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, Qerim called “BS.” “Awwww this is BS! This is BS!” Qerim said.

First Take wouldn’t be the same without their support.” The year-to-year ratings growth streak comes despite ESPN, like most other cable outlets, continuing to lose subscribers.

“First Take” had the largest Black audience — and the most diverse audience in general — of any ESPN show. “That, to me, said it appealed to a Black audience,” Keegan said.

But whether it can put a dent in the nearly 500,000 viewers First Take attracts to ESPN during the 10 a.m. – noon hours remains to be seen. [The Facility] ...

So far, First Take is down about 5% year-over-year, though that drop pales in comparison to how Get Up is performing versus SportsCenter that aired from 7-10 a.m. ET in 2017 (while Nielsen records ...

Smith, of course, shared “First Take” with Bayless starting in 2012 and lasting until Bayless’ departure to FOX Sports in September 2016. What do you think? Post a comment.