Statement wins, end-to-end draws, some shock losses and, to cap it all off, a Puskas contender. ESPN's writers break down the best -- and worst -- from Matchday 4 in the UCL.

What's the fallout from the Jets' blockbuster trades? What about other moves that did or did not happen around the NFL? We ...

Stephen A. Smith, who was clad in a cowboy hat while smoking a cigar, introduced Cornette after his over-the-top intro that was centered around throwing shade at America’s team. “Can y’all give a ...

Shae Cornette made her big debut as the new cohost of First Take on the show’s Monday, November 3, episode. It was quite a way to make an entrance, too, as the show was broadcasting live from Texas ...

Shae Cornette made her debut as new “First Take” host on Monday as the ESPN morning show embarks on a new era. Cornette, 39, ...

ESPN and College GameDay hit the road again this weekend, planting their flag in SEC country in anticipation of the big ...

You never know who Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo might get mad at on First Take, but leave Chaka Khan out of it. Wednesday morning, during his “What Are You Mad About?” segment on First Take, Russo was ...

Shae Cornette graduated from IU where a professor encouraged her career in broadcast journalism. She joined ESPN in 2020 and has been a longtime anchor on SportsCenter. Cornette will make her debut as ...

Sports fans are curious about the new host of ESPN's show, First Take, Shae Cornette. The broadcast journalist was announced as the new host on Oct. 16, 2025, in a press release shared by the network.

After Molly Qerim departed ESPN in September 2025, the network has now revealed who the new co-host for First Take will be. The new host will officially debut on November 3, 2025, alongside veteran ...