Stephen A. Smith and others are doing their ESPN show, "First Take," live from Bethune-Cookman Thursday. Here's how to watch.

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 ...

It’s easy to see why Chris Russo gets paid to talk about sports and not to play them. The ESPN star, who regularly appears on ...

Smith has publicly admitted he pushed ESPN leadership to remove Kellerman from First Take, ending their entertaining yet ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

ESPN's "First Take" filmed a live episode at Bethune-Cookman University as part of its HBCU tour. The event highlighted Bethune-Cookman sports, featured athletic director Reggie Theus, and discussed ...