Former UConn quarterback and Connecticut native Dan Orlovsky returned to ESPN's shows after signoff on Stephen A. Smtih's ...

The agreement will see Smith continue to lead 'First Take,' while freeing him up to pursue other options outside of sports.

Stephen A. Smith has agreed to a new contract with ESPN worth at least $100 million for five years, an agreement that will result in Smith continuing to star on “First Take” on ESPN while ...

Appreciate you guys so much." Dan Orlovsky hints at an uncertain future at ESPN while signing off from his final appearance on First Take during the NFL season. "I'm taking a break, won't be on TV ...

Molly Qerim is gearing up for a new week of ESPN First Take, but first had to start the day on a good note with an early morning workout. Molly Qerim on the red carpet at the 11th Annual ...

The five-year deal for the “First Take” commentator bucks the trend of pay cuts across cable networks.

“First Take” was drawing more than five times as many viewers. Smith will continue to have some presence in ESPN's NBA coverage, but he will have an expanded role in NFL programming. Smith is ...

Smith's future at the company. Just 30 minutes before Friday's episode of "First Take," ESPN's marquee debate show hosted by Smith, ESPN public relations confirmed the reports that Smith had ...

He joined ESPN in 2003 and has been with “First Take” since 2012. He has also worked on “The Sports Reporters,” “SportsCenter” and “Pardon the Interruption,” to name a few.

“ESPN has agreed to a multi-year contract renewal with Featured Commentator/Executive Producer, First Take Stephen A. Smith,” the press release stated. “His deal keeps him as the fixture of ...

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As part of the deal, the reporter and analyst will focus his time on "First Take," ESPN's popular morning program, but will scale back his time on other shows on the network. Smith has been on the ...