First Take
Stephen A. Smith and host Molly Qerim are joined by analysts, insiders and celebrity guests to debate the hottest stories in sports
Show Highlights
1:48
Why Stephen A. doesn't want Kawhi on Team USA roster
2:16
Stephen A.: Pacers will defeat Bucks with or without Giannis
2:05
Stephen A. calls out Shannon for his OKC Thunder disrespect
2:13
Stephen A.: Dan Hurley should not consider Kentucky
0:57
Stephen A. loves Juan Soto in pinstripes: 'He ain't leaving!'
2:01
Stephen A.: UConn is the Michael Jordan of college basketball
1:37
Molly trolls Shannon after winning her UConn bet
1:25
JWill on Bronny declaring for draft: He's just testing the waters
2:19
Why Stephen A. doesn't want Bronny James in the 2024 NBA draft
2:15
Stephen A. has concerns about Angel Reese in the WNBA
2:17
What does season-ending surgery mean for Julius Randle, Knicks?
1:47
Stephen A. is distraught over Julius Randle's season-ending surgery
2:22
Stephen A.: Rodgers' play can change Jets' narrative
1:12
Stephen A. implores Doc Rivers to sit Giannis
1:52
Rivers: Only team Lakers can't beat in playoffs is the Nuggets
1:35
'That's baseball!' Mad Dog rips McNeil, Mets about Hoskins' slide
2:38
Stephen A.: Wherever Stefon Diggs goes, QBs get better
2:06
Stephen A. believes Wemby is close to a top-10 NBA player
2:08
Riddick: Texans near top of AFC after Diggs trade
1:24
Why Stephen A. doesn't see a 76ers run even with Embiid
1:44
Why Stephen A. believes the Warriors can make a playoff run
2:34
Why Perk thinks Zion can lead the Pels to the NBA Finals
2:15
Is it bad for NBA if LeBron, Steph and KD are in the play-in?
2:02
J-Will calls for end to NCAA hoops player prop bets
1:59
Why Mad Dog doesn't buy J.J. McCarthy as a top-5 pick
1:31
Orlovsky: Jayden Daniels is more talented than Caleb Williams
1:23
Shannon not buying John Mara is 'sick' about Saquon Barkley leaving
2:16
What 'infuriates' Windhorst about Celtics' late-game play
2:08
Sharpe, Lobo praise the 'generational talent' of JuJu Watkins
1:09
Sharpe questions logic behind new kickoff rule in NFL
1:57
Passan: Ohtani investigation is a bad look for baseball
1:42
Stephen A.: Buffalo Bills' downfall is real
1:50
Stephen A.: Caleb Williams 'playing with house money' in Chicago
3:38
Tisha Thompson: 'Lot of questions' still about Ohtani's involvement
2:01
'What do they have against UConn?' Mad Dog rips NCAA committee
1:49
Stephen A. lays out why Cowboys have to keep Dak Prescott
2:23
Why Stephen A. would fire Virginia's Tony Bennett
2:22
Mad Dog's top challengers to the Chiefs has Mina baffled
1:18
Mad Dog: Gerrit Cole's injury jeopardizes Yanks' World Series chances
2:33
Why Windy can't take the Lakers seriously
2:07
Mad Dog unleashes on both Duke and UNC
1:24
Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley? Stephen A. picks his bigger signing
2:11
Stephen A. and Mad Dog at odds over Justin Fields and the Bears
1:19
Stephen A. still not sold on Dolphins after Shaquil Barrett acquisition
1:28
Stephen A. tells Dak's brother to 'shut the hell up'
1:48
Stephen A. to Saquon: Tiki was only joking, let's pump the brakes
2:14
Windy: Celtics 'definitely' still the biggest threat to the Nuggets
2:02
Why Stephen A. says this is Anthony Edwards' 'moment'
2:01
Douglas: Bills' championship window is closing in Mahomes' AFC
1:42
Perk: With LeBron's health in jeopardy, 'the Lakers are done'
1:42
JJ Redick: Don't sleep on the Suns
1:35
Why Austin Rivers has 'crunch time' concerns over the Celtics
2:23
Stephen A. and RGIII at odds over Russell Wilson's share of the blame
1:04
Why Stephen A. expects Caitlin Clark to live up to expectations in the WNBA
1:44
Stephen A. slams Steelers for having faith in Kenny Pickett
2:18
Stephen A. implores Mecole Hardman to clarify game-leak rumors
2:14
Stephen A. calls out Chiefs for player mistreatment
2:00
Stephen A. apologizes to LeBron: He was 'sensational' vs. Clippers
1:45
'Poor little Duke!' Mad Dog slams court storming double standard
1:21
Stephen A. on Cowboys: They can't handle the pressure
2:15
Stephen A. goes off on Steelers QBs: 'Enough is enough'
2:46
Devin Haney to Ryan Garcia: 'I'm a better overall fighter'
1:24
Stephen A: 'There's no way' I'm shutting down Embiid this season
1:44
Stephen A. and Shannon discuss the no-win situation of NFL running backs
2:32
Stephen A.: No-call in Knicks-Pistons was egregious
2:22
KAT praises Anthony Edwards: 'He's going to be the face of the NBA'
1:37
Stephen A.: There's more pressure on Doc Rivers than Giannis
2:04
Why Windy sees D'Angelo Russell as the key to Lakers' playoff hopes
1:18
Mad Dog furious over Rick Pitino throwing his players under the bus
1:40
Stephen A: There is no way LeBron will walk away from basketball quietly
2:03
Stephen A. questions Mike Trout's loyalty to 'pathetic' Angels
2:20
Stephen A., JJ Redick get heated over KD's leadership style
2:04
Stephen A.: Klay Thompson needs to prove that he can still be clutch
2:31
Legler: Caitlin Clark is in the top 5 most entertaining players of all time
2:21
Stephen A. shockingly calm about Knicks' recent losses
1:50
Why Stephen A. can't dismiss the Lakers' championship aspirations
2:27
Stephen A. on Shanahan: You have to question if his 'palms get sweaty'
2:29
Stephen A.: LeBron should've teamed up with Steph
0:59
MVS explains how Chiefs receiving corps turned their season around
1:46
How Mike Zimmer will 'fix' the Cowboys' defense next season
1:55
Perk: Knicks-Rockets ending 'one of the worst calls in NBA history'
1:58
Myles Garrett to Stephen A.: Browns would be in Super Bowl if not for injuries
1:28
Why Stephen A. is content with Kevin Stefanski winning Coach of the Year
1:59
Stephen A. apologizes to Cam Newton for Purdy blowback
2:21
'First Take' gets heated about Lamar's MVP season
2:37
Stephen A. and Shannon remember Kobe Bryant
0:53
Stephen A.: Without Embiid, Buddy Hield trade means nothing
1:25
Mad Dog furious over the Eagles' season opener in Brazil
2:41
Stephen A. warns Tom Thibodeau not to mess up the Knicks
2:22
Windy: Warriors aren't trading Klay Thompson
2:30
Stephen A. defends himself from Mad Dog's barrage
2:15
Stephen A. sees no reason for Jerry Jones' Cowboys' optimism
2:08
Stephen A. sounds off on Mavs: 'You had Brunson!'
2:14
Stephen A. doubles down on Lamar 'choking' vs. Chiefs
1:32
Stephen A. chastises LeBron for how he handled Dillon Brooks
1:24
Why Stephen A.'s getting excited about the Knicks
1:55
AD over LeBron? Stephen A. talks All-Star Game starters and snubs
2:19
Stephen A. bashes Bucks' 'tone deaf' actions after Griffin firing
1:27
Stephen A. 'sad' for Wes Unseld Jr., but agrees with coaching change
1:31
Mad Dog fumes at Embiid scoring record
1:42
Stephen A. to Doc Rivers: 'This is it'
1:21
Stephen A. 'not surprised' by Bucks firing Adrian Griffin
1:50
The Rock teases WrestleMania match with Roman Reigns
1:20
Why Stephen A. is 'ecstatic' for Terry Rozier after Heat trade
1:30
Stephen A. compares Anthony Edwards to MJ, Kobe
1:28
Stephen A.: Adrian Griffin might be 'one-and-done' if Bucks don't fix defense
2:26
Why Stephen A. says the timing is right for Bill Belichick, Patriots to part ways
2:24
Stephen A.: Draymond's career is on the line if antics don't stop
2:58
Mad Dog roasts Stephen A. for watching CFP Championship with Jordan and Jeter
2:19
Stephen A.: With Eberflus staying, Bears should keep Fields
2:09
Stephen A.: Draymond is flagrantly wrong about my Curry remarks
2:12
Stephen A. on Bucks giving up 142 points: 'They better get it together!'
2:21
Stephen A. Smith: The Lakers are an absolute mess
1:14
Kimberley A. Martin: Russell Wilson trade is one of the worst in NFL history
2:18
Stephen A., JWill outraged by Mad Dog's hot take on Shaq
2:16
Stephen A. hopes Ja Morant has learned his lesson
1:14
Stephen A. not buying Pacers' excuse for taking Giannis' game ball
2:05
Stephen A. questions Steph Curry's leadership after Draymond's 3rd ejection of season
2:32
Stephen A. praises LeBron, laments Zion's level of effort
2:21
Mad Dog is mad he isn't on the CFP committee
1:27
Stephen A.: Lakers are on a higher level than Suns
1:00
Stephen A. Smith still not over Knicks passing on Tyrese Haliburton
3:08
Gravedigger: The improbable 4th-and-31 TD that saved Bama's season
0:49
Stephen A. diminishes Lakers' win: Pistons are an 'atrocity'
1:18
Stephen A.: Klay has been playing like 'hot trash'
1:54
Stephen A. diagnoses Lakers' problems after 44-point loss to 76ers
2:04
Mad Dog has epic rant about Thanksgiving
2:05
Stephen A. reacts to Draymond Green's 5-game suspension
1:32
Stephen A.: No excuse for Lakers to lose by 34 to Rockets
2:03
Mad Dog fired up at Cubs' and Mets' manager hires
2:32
McAfee and Stephen A. debate if Michigan should be banned from CFP
2:33
Stephen A. disputes Lebron's claim about Heat tenure
2:12
Why Stephen A. is defending Harden for his Philly exit
1:38
Stephen A: Nobody wants to displace LeBron as the face of the NBA
1:51
Stephen A. questions McAfee's No. 1 college football team
2:56
Why Stephen A. might have to rethink Celtics winning the East
2:14
Why Stephen A. isn't worried about Julius Randle after loss to Celtics
2:36
Stephen A. blasts Anthony Davis for 'trash' performance
2:00
Stephen A. tells Mike McCarthy to 'suck it up' when dealing with critics
0:54
Iguodala: Warriors' Big 3 need to finish careers together
0:52
Iguodala sends retirement message to fans: It was a 'beautiful ride'
1:17
Stephen A., Dan Orlovsky hilariously take turns impersonating each other
2:22
Mad Dog appalled by Stephen A.'s Tyreek Hill-Jerry Rice comparisons
1:43
Mad Dog has the 'First Take' crew in tears with his Ryder Cup rant
2:30
Stephen A.: LeBron calling AD the face of the Lakers is utterly ridiculous
1:35
Stephen A. calls Dame and Giannis the best duo in the NBA
2:14
Stephen A. blames Matt LaFleur for Jordan Love's struggles
3:00
Goodell: Grass vs. turf decision complicated
0:42
Stephen A.: Hockenson is worth the investment for the Vikings
1:27
Michael Jordan weighs in on the Curry vs. Magic debate
2:43
Why Stephen A. rates Steph ahead of Magic as greatest PG
2:03
Why the Clippers need to prioritize extending Kawhi Leonard
2:11
'Nobody cares!': Mad Dog lets rip at Harden and Morey
2:00
Is Dame holding back the Trail Blazers with trade request?
1:16
Perk doesn't consider LeBron to be the key to Lakers' success
1:42
Stephen A. Smith shares his favorite Kobe Bryant moments
2:10
Stephen A.: Dame isn't losing leverage by wanting trade only to Heat
1:49
Why Stephen A. doesn't see Wembanyama as an All-Star next season
2:26
Why Stephen A. is a big fan of the Lakers' offseason moves
1:29
Perk is tired of Zion dunking on social media
1:23
Perk: Harden needs the 76ers
2:47
Stephen A. questions Chris Paul's fit with the Warriors
0:42
Bilas: Dan Hurley has proved to be an outstanding coach
0:56
What's next for Khris Middleton and the Bucks?
2:00
JWill: Marcus Smart is everything the Grizzlies need
1:46
Stephen A. is tired of people fawning over Wembanyama
1:39
Stephen A. happy for Jordan, who is selling Hornets
1:45
Stephen A.: Knicks should dump Thibodeau for Lue after season
1:29
Why Perk thinks a trade could be the best thing for Zion
3:37
Stephen A., JJ Redick get heated during Nikola Jokic debate
3:12
Why Stephen A. loves PGA's merger with LIV
1:34
Stephen A. isn't ready to break up the Tatum-Brown duo
3:04
Stephen A. goes off on JWill over Heat-Knicks take
2:33
Mad Dog riles up "First Take" with list of players better than Jaylen Brown
0:54
JJ Redick not surprised Doc Rivers was fired
3:01
What does the XFL mean to The Rock?
1:00
Stephen A. is fired up about his Knicks in legendary 'First Take' intro
0:51
Whose Game 5 was more impressive: Embiid's or Jokic's?
2:54
JJ Redick's defense of Klay Thompson gets on Stephen A.'s nerves
2:16
Stephen A. astounded by DC's MMA Mount Rushmore exclusion
2:18
Stephen A.: Anthony Davis should own the Warriors this series
1:57
Snoop explains reason behind bid to purchase Senators
2:48
Why Stephen A. can't see the Suns coming back to beat the Nuggets
2:31
Stephen A. pushes back on Giannis not considering season a 'failure'
2:06
Stephen A.: It should be the end for Kawhi as a Clipper
1:18
What Mike Tyson wants to see changed in boxing today
1:07
Orlovsky: Every NFL player knows grass is better than turf
3:02
Mad Dog goes on epic rant over his Wizards bet
2:24
Perk isn't buying KD's claims about his legacy
0:52
Wade Phillips reflects on coaching in the XFL
1:26
Why Stephen A. can't dismiss the Grizzlies as title contenders
3:33
Stephen A.: There's more to the Ja Morant story than what has been reported
2:13
Stephen A.: Lakers need LeBron James to be a force in the West
2:10
Is Nikola Jokic a stats chaser? Stephen A. weighs in
1:48
Mad Dog and Stephen A. disagree over who needs an NBA title more
1:52
Stephen A.: Kawhi is to blame if the Clippers come up short
1:43
Stephen A.: 'This is the beginning of the end for Russell Westbrook'
2:09
Stephen A.: Dillon Brooks' behavior could cost Memphis a title
3:52
Stephen A. counts down his top 5 Michael Jordan moments
2:23
Stephen A.: LeBron 'never has been, nor will he ever be' as great as Jordan
2:25
Stephen A. debates Mike Francesa over LeBron's greatest moment
1:25
Perk's beef with NBA All-Star voting
1:56
Stephen A. still incensed over Knicks not getting Donovan Mitchell
1:28
Why Mad Dog isn't ready to crown Luka's performance as best ever
2:50
How did the deal to free Brittney Griner come together?
1:50
Stephen A. has some words for Lakers after loss to Clippers
2:08
Perkins: Steve Kerr facing his biggest coaching challenge this season
1:58
Can Westbrook and the Lakers make things work?
2:34
Stephen A., Mad Dog get heated debating Bonds vs. Judge
2:36
