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

  • 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

  • Why Stephen A. disagrees with Fortenbaugh's NFL draft best bet

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

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

  • Stephen A. gleefully makes his prediction for 76ers-Knicks

  • Stephen A.: Cowboys should consider drafting Dak's replacement

  • Stephen A.: KD can't lose in the first round

  • Why Stephen A. hates LeBron downplaying Nuggets rematch

  • Stephen A.: Why isn't Robert Kraft getting the benefit of the doubt?

  • What Stephen A. believes another title could do for LeBron's legacy

  • Why Stephen A. isn't worried about the Knicks facing the 76ers

  • Stephen A.: Jontay Porter's ban from the NBA is necessary

  • Stephen A. can't help but laugh at Stephen Jones' Cowboys comments

  • Stephen A.: Lakers better show up vs. the Nuggets

  • Stephen A.: Change is coming for the Warriors

  • Why Stephen A. doesn't want Kawhi on Team USA roster

  • Stephen A.: Pacers will defeat Bucks with or without Giannis

  • Stephen A. calls out Shannon for his OKC Thunder disrespect

  • Stephen A.: Dan Hurley should not consider Kentucky

  • Stephen A. loves Juan Soto in pinstripes: 'He ain't leaving!'

  • Stephen A.: UConn is the Michael Jordan of college basketball

  • Molly trolls Shannon after winning her UConn bet

  • JWill on Bronny declaring for draft: He's just testing the waters

  • Why Stephen A. doesn't want Bronny James in the 2024 NBA draft

  • Stephen A. has concerns about Angel Reese in the WNBA

  • Stephen A.: Rodgers' play can change Jets' narrative

  • Stephen A. implores Doc Rivers to sit Giannis

  • 'That's baseball!' Mad Dog rips McNeil, Mets about Hoskins' slide

  • Stephen A.: Wherever Stefon Diggs goes, QBs get better

  • Stephen A. believes Wemby is close to a top-10 NBA player

  • Riddick: Texans near top of AFC after Diggs trade

  • Why Stephen A. doesn't see a 76ers run even with Embiid

  • Why Perk thinks Zion can lead the Pels to the NBA Finals

  • 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

  • Why Mad Dog doesn't buy J.J. McCarthy as a top-5 pick

  • 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

  • 'What do they have against UConn?' Mad Dog rips NCAA committee

  • 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'

  • Douglas: Bills' championship window is closing in Mahomes' AFC

  • 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

  • 'Poor little Duke!' Mad Dog slams court storming double standard

  • 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

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