Bethune-Cookman enjoys ESPN First Take spotlight to honor Mary McLeod Bethune, HBCUs

First Take's appearance at Bethune-Cookman was met with excitement from the Wildcat crowd. But it was also an effort to honor ...

ESPN 'First Take' Host Shae Cornette Was Left Speechless Tuesday

"First Take" host Shae Cornette was a bit confused during this Tuesday's interview with WWE superstar Dominik Mysterio.
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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. In a significant move that strengthens ESPN’s NBA coverage during the 2025 ...
NJ.com

ESPN’s Molly Qerim replacement kicks off new ‘First Take’ era

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 ...
al.com

ESPN’s ‘First Take’ celebrates Alabama’s HBCU culture during Magic City Classic weekend

In front of a roaring crowd dressed in maroon, white, old gold and black, one of ESPN’s most popular shows expressed a commitment to historically Black colleges and universities in Alabama. “First ...
Panthers Wire

Panthers great Cam Newton gets into 'fight' with Alabama A&M's mascot on live TV

Butch Henry might not have been aware of Cam Newton's game. The Carolina Panthers legend got into a bit of a squabble with Butch, Alabama A&M's bulldog mascot, on live television this morning. Their ...
The Indianapolis Star

IU grad Shae Cornette named host of 'First Take' on ESPN with Stephen A. Smith

Shae Cornette graduated from IU where a professor encouraged her career in broadcast journalism. She joined ESPN in 2020 and has been a longtime anchor on SportsCenter. Cornette will make her debut as ...
New York Post

Meet Shae Cornette, the new host of ‘First Take’

A new era at “First Take” will soon begin. One month after host Molly Qerim abruptly left the ESPN program and the network, it was announced in October 2025 that “SportsCenter” anchor Shae Cornette ...
Los Angeles Times

Shae Cornette is named as Molly Qerim’s replacement as host of ESPN’s ‘First Take’

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. “First Take” has a new host. Longtime “SportsCenter” anchor Shae Cornette will move over to the popular sports ...
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Stephen A. Smith Sends Message About New ‘First Take’ Cohost

ESPN has officially named Shae Cornette as the new host of First Take, replacing longtime anchor Molly Qerim just days before the NBA season tips off, Front Office Sports reports. Cornette will join ...
Total Pro Sports

ESPN Announces Shocking Bombshell: Official New Host Replacing Molly Qerim After Her Abrupt Exit from ‘First Take’

ESPN has named Molly Qerim’s replacement after her abrupt departure last month. Qerim, a co-host on the network’s flagship show, ‘First Take’ since 2015, announced her exit on the night of September ...