First Take

Stephen A. Smith and host Molly Qerim are joined by analysts, insiders and celebrity guests to debate the hottest stories in sports

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Show Highlights

  • Stephen A. wants Ravens to add Davante Adams

  • Cuban on Kyrie-Luka chemistry: 'Guys need to accept their roles'

  • Stephen A.: Cowboys' failures will always come down to Dak

  • Stephen A.: Josh Allen is slipping out of the elite QB tier

  • Stephen A.: Giannis-Dame pairing is a 'perfect fit'

  • Stephen A. is hysterical over Cowboys' excuses for Cardinals loss

  • Stephen A.: Zach Wilson deserves blame for Jets' performance

  • 'Dolphins over Eagles?' Jeff Saturday slams Stephen A.'s list

  • Eli Manning gives advice to Zach Wilson

  • Stephen A.: Dak will squash any hopes and dreams the Cowboys have

  • Stephen A.: Chiefs only offense that can compete with the Dolphins

  • Stephen A.: Zach Wilson is playing like 'hot garbage'

  • Shaq on Stephen A.'s first pitch: 'You're going viral, son!'

  • Steve Harvey roasts Stephen A.'s terrible first pitch

  • Why Stephen A. is confident the Eagles will top the NFC East

  • Stephen A.: Cowboys can be a top NFC team despite Diggs' injury

  • The 'First Take' crew pokes fun at Stephen A.'s first pitch

  • Stephen A. weighs in on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's 'Love Story'

  • Stephen A. isn't buying that Dak will step up for the Cowboys

  • Mad Dog goes off on Jay Norvell for loss to Colorado

  • K-Mart and Mad Dog hate Stephen A.'s Top 5 NFL Teams list

  • Stephen A. doesn't want anyone giving Ohtani half a billion dollars

  • Stephen A.: Fire Brandon Staley, and the Chargers can overtake the Chiefs

  • Stephen A. on Alabama: 'I don't like this team'

  • Are the Cowboys Super Bowl-worthy? Stephen A., McAfee and Shannon duke it out

  • Stephen A.: The Patriots don't have what it takes to rebound from 0-2 start

  • Stephen A. implores Mike Tomlin to get rid of Steelers' OC

  • Stephen A.: Chubb's injury underscores issue between running backs and owners

  • Stephen A. calls Deshaun Watson's play 'embarrassing'

  • Coach Prime gets biblical in response to CSU coach's jab

  • McAfee: I want Shedeur Sanders leading my franchise

  • Stephen A.: Jared Goff deserves more respect

  • Why the Chiefs could be at risk to start 0-2

  • Shedeur Sanders responds to CSU coach's jab: 'You gotta be a fool to do that'

  • Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter make the Heisman case for each other

  • Should the Eagles be concerned despite 2-0 start?

  • Stephen A. takes credit for Cedric the Entertainer's MJ-over-LeBron take

  • Stephen A. and Mina disagree on best QB-WR duo in the NFL

  • Stephen A. gets roasted for his Eagles take

  • 'That's a lie!' Stephen A. defends Tua Tagovailoa's arm strength

  • Stephen A.: This is Zach Wilson's last chance

  • Roger Goodell hopes new helmets will decrease concussions in the NFL

  • Mad Dog not buying Stephen A.'s take that Jalen Hurts is a superstar

  • Goodell: Grass vs. turf decision complicated

  • Stephen A.: Chargers, Dolphins will benefit most from Rodgers' absence

  • Stephen A.: Jets are in 'a world of trouble' with Zach Wilson

  • RG III: Aaron Rodgers loves to prove people wrong

  • Tannenbaum details Jets' next moves following Rodgers' injury

  • Stephen A. and Pat McAfee react to Aaron Rodgers' torn Achilles

  • Stephen A.: Allen's mistakes give credence to Diggs' frustrations

  • Stephen A.: Chiefs needed Chris Jones

  • Shannon and Stephen A. high on the Dolphins as AFC East favorites

  • Is Tom Brady the answer for the Jets? Stephen A. and Shannon debate

  • Stephen A.: USA's lack of depth exposed in FIBA

  • Stephen A.: Every game is a legacy game for Aaron Rodgers

  • Stephen A. gives the Lions props for beating the Chiefs

  • Tyson Fury sets sights on Jon Jones after Francis Ngannou

  • Stephen A., Mina don't agree on Caleb Williams possibly forgoing 2024 draft

  • Stephen A.: Cowboys will not let me down when it comes to failing

  • Stephen A.: Sean Payton called out Russell Wilson for a reason

  • Why Stephen A., Mad Dog are so impressed by Ben Shelton

  • Could the Cowboys trade Dak Prescott? Stephen A. weighs in

  • Stephen A.: Robert Saleh might have deposited a check the Jets can't cash

  • Stephen A. and Mad Dog make bet over Bills' win total

  • Stephen A.: Rodgers is 'the closest thing to a savior' in NFL

  • Stephen A.: Hockenson is worth the investment for the Vikings

  • Stephen A. gives Super Bowl prediction for Cowboys in most condescending way

  • Stephen A. 'trusts' Burrow returning to practice amid contract talks

  • Stephen A.: Chiefs are great, but aren't a dynasty

  • Stephen A. is a big fan of Aaron Rodgers' angry side

  • Stephen A.: Jerry Jones is sending a message to Dak

  • Swagu: Von Miller's injury is a 'huge deal' for the Bills

  • Stephen A. puts onus on Stafford to connect with younger teammates

  • Stephen A.: Cardinals aren't a respectable team in 2023

  • Stephen A.: Jerry Jones is 'not playing' with Trey Lance trade

  • Stephen A. apologizes to Noah Lyles

  • Stephen A.: Bills aren't the biggest threat to the Chiefs anymore

  • Why Stephen A. isn't completely sold on the Steelers

  • Stephen A.: Saban needs to beat Smart again

  • Why Stephen A. is confident the Eagles will win the NFC

  • Stephen A. stops Kimberley A. Martin's take cold with this Dak Prescott stat

  • Stephen A. gets fired up after Orlovsky's Chiefs take

  • Tannenbaum: Sean Payton won't hesitate to bench Russell Wilson

  • How does Ohtani's injury affect his free agency?

  • Why Orlovsky isn't concerned about the Jets' O-Line

  • Why Mike Tannenbaum doesn't expect a Jonathan Taylor trade to happen

  • Stephen A. responds to Lonzo Ball's exercise video

  • Michael Jordan weighs in on the Curry vs. Magic debate

  • Stephen A. giddy over potential of another Cowboys implosion

  • Why Stephen A. rates Steph ahead of Magic as greatest PG

  • Stephen A.: Jalen Hurts is primed for another big season

  • Stephen A.: No way the Jets have a better offense than the Dolphins

  • Saban or Smart: Who is the best coach in college football?

  • Can Burrow overcome injury for his best season yet?

  • Why the Clippers need to prioritize extending Kawhi Leonard

  • Bigger concern for the Cowboys: Dak's INTs or McCarthy's playcalling?

  • Riddick baffled by Burrow's omission from top 5 NFL players

  • Stephen A. on McCarthy comparing Dak to QB greats: 'This is nonsense!'

  • Why Stephen A. is convinced Tyreek Hill is the NFL's top WR

  • Stephen A. roasts the Cowboys: 'What can go wrong will go wrong'

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