First Take

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

2007

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Show Highlights

  • Why Candace Parker feels 'Unapologetic' fits as a documentary title

  • Stephen A.: Giannis is not more talented than Joel Embiid

  • Stephen A.: Caitlin Clark is special and only getting better

  • Is it time to worry about the Suns' stars availability?

  • 'That is ridiculous': Stephen A. sounds off on Giannis' ejection

  • Why Stephen A. is pumping the brakes on C.J. Stroud MVP talk

  • Stephen A. calls out Clippers after loss to Nets

  • Stephen A.: No excuse for Lakers to lose by 34 to Rockets

  • Mad Dog fired up at Cubs' and Mets' manager hires

  • Stephen A., Mad Dog clash over potential punishment for Michigan

  • Stephen A. and Saturday debate whether Dak is NFC's top QB

  • McAfee and Stephen A. debate if Michigan should be banned from CFP

  • Stephen A. disputes Lebron's claim about Heat tenure

  • Stephen A. sounds off on Zach Wilson and the Jets

  • Why Stephen A. is optimistic about Cowboys

  • Why Stephen A. is defending Harden for his Philly exit

  • Stephen A. sounds off on Steelers' lackluster offensive output

  • Stephen A. is loving what he sees from Wembanyama: 'He's the real deal'

  • Stephen A.: Draymond needs to address the 'why' on team chemistry issues

  • Stephen A: Nobody wants to displace LeBron as the face of the NBA

  • 'Take it easy!' Mad Dog is mad about Dabo's response to radio caller

  • 'You're lost as usual.' Mad Dog takes Finebaum's side vs. Stephen A.

  • Stephen A. gets fired up over Marcus Spears' take on the Chiefs

  • Stephen A. makes a prediction for Josh McDaniels' next coaching job

  • Stephen A. questions McAfee's No. 1 college football team

  • Stephen A.: Harden's presence could hurt Westbrook/Clippers

  • Stephen A. questions if Dak has 'that something inside' to win a SB

  • Why Stephen A. might have to rethink Celtics winning the East

  • Stephen A. not convinced 49ers are worse without Purdy

  • Stephen A. can't believe JWill's take on the Kings

  • Stephen A.'s one concern for Victor Wembanyama

  • Why Stephen A. isn't worried about Julius Randle after loss to Celtics

  • Why Stephen A. is thanking Micah Parsons

  • Stephen A. blasts Anthony Davis for 'trash' performance

  • Stephen A. tells Mike McCarthy to 'suck it up' when dealing with critics

  • Iguodala: Warriors' Big 3 need to finish careers together

  • Iguodala sends retirement message to fans: It was a 'beautiful ride'

  • Why Stephen A. is 'shocked' Saquon wants to stay with Giants

  • Stephen A., Dan Orlovsky hilariously take turns impersonating each other

  • Stephen A. calls on James Harden to grow up

  • Stephen A.: The Aces are a dynasty that has arrived

  • Mad Dog appalled by Stephen A.'s Tyreek Hill-Jerry Rice comparisons

  • Stephen A. shocks McAfee with his Cowboys-Eagles take

  • Stephen A.'s positive takeaways from Cowboys' win on MNF

  • Mad Dog has the 'First Take' crew in tears with his Ryder Cup rant

  • Stephen A. calls out James Harden for being a 'petulant child'

  • Rob Manfred feels 'really good' about MLB rule changes

  • Stephen A.: LeBron calling AD the face of the Lakers is utterly ridiculous

  • Stephen A. calls Dame and Giannis the best duo in the NBA

  • Stephen A. is flabbergasted by RC's sympathy for Zach Wilson

  • Stephen A.: Dak is letting the Cowboys' defense down

  • Stephen A. blames Matt LaFleur for Jordan Love's struggles

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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

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

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

  • Goodell: Grass vs. turf decision complicated

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

  • 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

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

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

  • 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

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

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

  • 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.: Jerry Jones is sending a message to Dak

  • 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

  • Stephen A.: Saban needs to beat Smart again

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Why the Clippers need to prioritize extending Kawhi Leonard

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