ESPN names new ‘First Take’ host: ‘Ready to step into this role’

Longtime "SportsCenter" anchor Shae Cornette will be the new host of ESPN's popular sports debate show "First Take," the ...

Shae Cornette opens up about plans to make ‘First Take’ her own — and her relationships with Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim

Don’t expect Shae Cornette to tiptoe on the set of “First Take.” The former “SportsCenter” anchor plans to have her voice ...

The boss has arrived at First Take. Shae Cornette makes promises that will make viewers forget Molly Qerim

Last September, ESPN's First Take experienced an unexpected shake-up. The show's longtime host, Molly Qerim, suddenly ...

Shae Cornette named full-time 'First Take' host at ESPN with Stephen A. Smith's blessing

"First Take" and Stephen A. Smith have a new ringleader in Shae Cornette, who replaces Molly Qerim as the host of the popular ESPN program.

‘Don’t give a damn’ – Stephen A. Smith drowns out First Take boos to drag Cam Newton into MVP debate standoff

Stephen A. Smith derailed Jonathan Taylor’s MVP hype train and backed Patrick Mahomes for a third award. ESPN has brought ...

ESPN announce Molly Qerim’s First Take replacement as Stephen A. Smith responds to major shakeup

ESPN has found Molly Qerim’s First Take successor. Qerim, who hosted the morning show for more than a decade, departed last month. In the weeks since, ESPN has been working though a rotating ...

Who Is Shae Cornette? Meet Molly Qerim’s Replacement on ESPN’s 'First Take'

The longtime SportsCenter anchor will officially join Stephen A. Smith on November 3, after Molly Qerim’s surprise departure.

What did Eddie Robinson Jr. say on ESPN's 'First Take' about the Magic City Classic?

Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr. says that the Magic City Classic isn't just about football, but it's about the city.

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

Cornette has been a longtime anchor on SportsCenter and a mainstay across ESPN since 2020. She will make her debut as host of ...