Skip Bayless boosts Stephen A's sluggish "First Take" ratings by 24% on their reunion show

Skip Bayless' return to ESPN's "First Take" boosted viewership by 24%, raising questions about whether the show needs him back on a regular basis.

Bomani Jones: Criticism of ‘First Take’ often becomes criticism of its audience

As First Take has grown into the biggest show on sports television, the show and its host, Stephen A. Smith, have become lightning rods for criticism of the entire industry. Many attribute the ...

Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless on 'First Take' recap: Wild LeBron takes and more

Come follow along as Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless reunited on ESPN and "First Take." Here are the highlights from Friday.

Stephen A. Smith calls for ESPN to re-hire former ‘First Take’ co-host

Ever since the departure of former “First Take” co-host Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith has worked with a rotating group of guest analysts on ESPN’s hit show. But Smith is ready to see that come to ...
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'First Take' ratings up 24% for Skip Bayless return

The episode marked Bayless’s first ESPN appearance in a decade.

Does Stephen A Smith owe former partner Skip Bayless a full-time role on the show "First Take?"

Skip Bayless spent 28 emotional minutes discussing his First Take reunion with Stephen A. Smith, calling their partnership greater than his marriage.

ESPN's 'first' mom shares for parents how she holds it all together

"We really don't have a strong offseason in our house," Shae Cornette says. She shares how she and her husband balance sports, their hectic TV life.

Skip Bayless to Reunite With Stephen A. Smith on Friday’s ‘First Take’

Skip Bayless will join Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take this Friday, Front Office Sports has learned. The reunion of the ...
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Skip Bayless' return to 'First Take' results in TV ratings boost

After a decade apart, Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith reunited for one show on Friday with predictable results: A massive ...