It's been a long time since Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless teamed up for an episode of sports television. That's about to change, though. Smith, the star of ESPN's "First Take," is set to welcome ...

Ever since the departure of former “First Take” co-host Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith has worked with a rotating group of guest analysts on ESPN’s hit show. But Smith is ready to see that come to ...

Skip Bayless’ return to "First Take" on ESPN last week boosted viewership by 24%, ESPN confirms to OutKick. The episode aired Friday, May 9, and averaged 647,000 viewers. The program is averaging ...

Unsurprisingly, First Take had a banner day in the viewership department last Friday for Skip Bayless’ return to the ESPN morning program. Bayless, who returned to debate longtime foil Stephen A.