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

  • Stephen A. takes exception to Suns GM on comments about KD

  • Stephen A. condemns Clippers' Game 5 performance

  • Stephen A. perplexed by Mike Trout's constant injuries

  • Why Stephen A. is taking Bears' QB situation over Steelers'

  • Stephen A. spreads blame for Knicks' Game 5 loss

  • Stephen A. 'disgusted' Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight is sanctioned

  • Stephen A.: Bucks losing in first round would be more disappointing than if 76ers lost in Round 1

  • Stephen A. shocked at Shannon's hesitancy for Nuggets-Wolves pick

  • Stephen A.: Celtics cannot win a title without Kristaps Porzingis

  • Stephen A. tantalized by the thought of LeBron on the Knicks

  • Stephen A. sounds off on Lakers after another loss to the Nuggets

  • Stephen A. laughs at Cowboys after Eagles draft promising corner

  • Stephen A. 'disgusted' with sympathy for Cousins after Penix pick

  • 'You really need to stop': Stephen A. has a message for Jerry Jones

  • Why Stephen A. is putting the pressure on J.J. McCarthy to perform

  • Why Stephen A. is scratching his head after Celtics' loss to the Heat

  • Stephen A.: Kevin Durant looks demoralized

  • Why Stephen A. wants the Bills to draft a replacement for Stefon Diggs

  • Stephen A.: Jerry Jones has done a horrible job this offseason

  • Stephen A.: Refs' no-call 'robbed' Sixers

  • Is it bad for NBA if LeBron, Steph and KD are in the play-in?

  • J-Will calls for end to NCAA hoops player prop bets

  • Orlovsky: Jayden Daniels is more talented than Caleb Williams

  • Shannon not buying John Mara is 'sick' about Saquon Barkley leaving

  • What 'infuriates' Windhorst about Celtics' late-game play

  • Sharpe, Lobo praise the 'generational talent' of JuJu Watkins

  • Sharpe questions logic behind new kickoff rule in NFL

  • Passan: Ohtani investigation is a bad look for baseball

  • Stephen A.: Buffalo Bills' downfall is real

  • Stephen A.: Caleb Williams 'playing with house money' in Chicago

  • Tisha Thompson: 'Lot of questions' still about Ohtani's involvement

  • Stephen A. lays out why Cowboys have to keep Dak Prescott

  • Why Stephen A. would fire Virginia's Tony Bennett

  • Mad Dog's top challengers to the Chiefs has Mina baffled

  • Mad Dog: Gerrit Cole's injury jeopardizes Yanks' World Series chances

  • Why Windy can't take the Lakers seriously

  • Mad Dog unleashes on both Duke and UNC

  • Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley? Stephen A. picks his bigger signing

  • Stephen A. and Mad Dog at odds over Justin Fields and the Bears

  • Stephen A. still not sold on Dolphins after Shaquil Barrett acquisition

  • Stephen A. tells Dak's brother to 'shut the hell up'

  • Stephen A. to Saquon: Tiki was only joking, let's pump the brakes

  • Windy: Celtics 'definitely' still the biggest threat to the Nuggets

  • Why Stephen A. says this is Anthony Edwards' 'moment'

  • Perk: With LeBron's health in jeopardy, 'the Lakers are done'

  • JJ Redick: Don't sleep on the Suns

  • Why Austin Rivers has 'crunch time' concerns over the Celtics

  • Stephen A. and RGIII at odds over Russell Wilson's share of the blame

  • Why Stephen A. expects Caitlin Clark to live up to expectations in the WNBA

  • Stephen A. slams Steelers for having faith in Kenny Pickett

  • Stephen A. apologizes to LeBron: He was 'sensational' vs. Clippers

  • Stephen A: 'There's no way' I'm shutting down Embiid this season

  • Stephen A. and Shannon discuss the no-win situation of NFL running backs

  • Stephen A.: No-call in Knicks-Pistons was egregious

  • KAT praises Anthony Edwards: 'He's going to be the face of the NBA'

  • Stephen A.: There's more pressure on Doc Rivers than Giannis

  • Why Windy sees D'Angelo Russell as the key to Lakers' playoff hopes

  • Mad Dog furious over Rick Pitino throwing his players under the bus

  • Stephen A: There is no way LeBron will walk away from basketball quietly

  • Stephen A. questions Mike Trout's loyalty to 'pathetic' Angels

  • Stephen A., JJ Redick get heated over KD's leadership style

  • Stephen A.: Klay Thompson needs to prove that he can still be clutch

  • Legler: Caitlin Clark is in the top 5 most entertaining players of all time

  • Stephen A. shockingly calm about Knicks' recent losses

  • Why Stephen A. can't dismiss the Lakers' championship aspirations

  • Stephen A. on Shanahan: You have to question if his 'palms get sweaty'

  • Stephen A.: LeBron should've teamed up with Steph

  • MVS explains how Chiefs receiving corps turned their season around

  • How Mike Zimmer will 'fix' the Cowboys' defense next season

  • Perk: Knicks-Rockets ending 'one of the worst calls in NBA history'

  • Myles Garrett to Stephen A.: Browns would be in Super Bowl if not for injuries

  • Why Stephen A. is content with Kevin Stefanski winning Coach of the Year

  • Stephen A. apologizes to Cam Newton for Purdy blowback

  • 'First Take' gets heated about Lamar's MVP season

  • Stephen A. and Shannon remember Kobe Bryant

  • Stephen A.: Without Embiid, Buddy Hield trade means nothing

  • Mad Dog furious over the Eagles' season opener in Brazil

  • Stephen A. warns Tom Thibodeau not to mess up the Knicks

  • Windy: Warriors aren't trading Klay Thompson

  • Stephen A. defends himself from Mad Dog's barrage

  • Stephen A. sees no reason for Jerry Jones' Cowboys' optimism

  • Stephen A. sounds off on Mavs: 'You had Brunson!'

  • Stephen A. doubles down on Lamar 'choking' vs. Chiefs

  • Stephen A. chastises LeBron for how he handled Dillon Brooks

  • Why Stephen A.'s getting excited about the Knicks

  • AD over LeBron? Stephen A. talks All-Star Game starters and snubs

  • Stephen A. bashes Bucks' 'tone deaf' actions after Griffin firing

  • Stephen A. 'sad' for Wes Unseld Jr., but agrees with coaching change

  • Mad Dog fumes at Embiid scoring record

  • Stephen A. to Doc Rivers: 'This is it'

  • Stephen A. 'not surprised' by Bucks firing Adrian Griffin

  • The Rock teases WrestleMania match with Roman Reigns

  • Why Stephen A. is 'ecstatic' for Terry Rozier after Heat trade

  • Stephen A. compares Anthony Edwards to MJ, Kobe

  • Stephen A.: Adrian Griffin might be 'one-and-done' if Bucks don't fix defense

  • Why Stephen A. says the timing is right for Bill Belichick, Patriots to part ways

  • Stephen A.: Draymond's career is on the line if antics don't stop

  • Mad Dog roasts Stephen A. for watching CFP Championship with Jordan and Jeter

  • Stephen A.: With Eberflus staying, Bears should keep Fields

  • Stephen A.: Draymond is flagrantly wrong about my Curry remarks

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