With white NFL players now showing unity with their national anthem-protesting black teammates, ESPN’s Will Cain believes the protest has become so “watered down” that the protests are coming to a “conclusion.” Cain said Tuesday on “First Take” that since none
Monday, ESPN “First Take” co-host Max Kellerman reacted to white players showing support for their national anthem-protesting black teammates. Kellerman doubled down on his belief that playing the national anthem at sporting events is “injecting politics,” adding that people in attendance
Thursday, on ESPN’s “First Take,” Max Kellerman expressed agreement with Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett’s call for white players to help with the national anthem protests, saying white players should “show solidarity” with the protests. “I think Michael Bennett
On Tuesday’s ESPN “First Take” broadcast, co-host Stephen A. Smith blasted NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for saying there is a “time and place” for protesting. “Roger Goodell is not the man to make that statement,” Smith stated. He continued, “I’m
Monday in reaction to the weekend’s Charlottesville, VA, white nationalist protests, ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith said NFL owners “better change” their opinions on free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick “quick, fast and in a hurry.” Moderator Molly Qerim
Monday’s “First Take” opened Monday discussing the weekend’s protests in Charlottesville, VA that turned violent. Co-host Max Kellerman said if any good comes out of the protests, it will be that it changes people’s opinions on Colin Kaepernick and his
Friday, ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith said NFL owners reluctant to sign the controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick because of the backlash that would come along with him are “soulless businessmen.” “The NFL owners who are reluctant to bring
Thursday, Stephen A. Smith weighed in on quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s free agent status as the beginning of the 2017 NFL season looms. Smith said ESPN’s “First Take” it would be “tragic” if NFL owners kept the 29-year-old quarterback out of
ESPN’s Domonique Foxworth is not accepting the results of the J.D. Power poll that found 26 percent of sports fans surveyed quit watching the NFL over national anthem protests started by Colin Kaepernick. Foxworth said Friday on ESPN’s “First Take” that the
Friday on ESPN’s “First Take,” author and Georgetown professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson weighed in on O.J. Simpson being granted parole Thursday after spending nearly nine years in prison for an armed robbery, saying that, collectively, Americans need to “figure out
Monday on ESPN’s “First Take,” co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to Colin Kaepernick comparing cops to slave catchers after Minnesota police officer named Jeronimo Yanez was found not guilty in the shooting death of Philando Castile. Smith said Kaepernick is “justified”
Thursday, ESPN “First Take” co-host Max Kellerman shared his reaction to Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett comparing free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick to boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Kellerman admitted the two athletes are very different, but said the two
ESPN personality and former NFL star Marcellus Wiley reacted Thursday on “First Take” to Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James’ Los Angeles home reportedly being vandalized with a racial slur. Wiley argued that racial incidents like that are why quarterback Colin
During Friday’s “First Take” on ESPN, Stephen A. Smith reacted to Colombian-born Atlanta Braves pitcher Julio Teheran plunking Dominican Republic-born Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista in the thigh the day after Bautista stared at Braves pitcher Eric O’Flaherty and
During Tuesday’s ESPN “First Take” broadcast, ESPN “The Undefeated” writer and former NFL defensive back Domonique Foxworth weighed in on the Seattle Seahawks’ interest in signing Colin Kaepernick in a backup quarterback role. According to Foxworth, owners have been staying
ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted Monday to San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich bashing President Donald Trump this weekend. Smith said Trump has “attributed” to the country becoming a divided nation with his behavior. “[Trump] is tweeting
Thursday, ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap weighed in on quarterback Colin Kaepernick remaining unsigned as the NFL’s 2017 preseason minicamps approach. “First Take” host Molly Qerim asked Schaap if the free agent quarterback is being “blackballed” by NFL owners and that is why he
Thursday, ESPN “First Take” co-host Max Kellerman weighed in on the New England Patriots’ visit to the White House in celebration of their Super Bowl victory over the Atlanta Falcons. In a long-winded rant, Kellerman said Patriots tight end Rob
ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith went off on New York Knicks President Phil Jackson over his comments last week saying Knicks star Carmelo Anthony “would be better off somewhere else.” Smith delivered a rant Monday, calling Jackson an “absolute disgrace”
Things got heated Wednesday on ESPN’s “First Take” during a debate about retiring Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo suiting up for the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday night. “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith questioned Romo’s special treatment because of the lack of
During a Monday “First Take” discussion about the sportsmanship shown by Masters winner Sergio Garcia and runner-up Justin Rose this weekend, ESPN personality Max Kellerman said that he does not believe golf is a sport. “[G]olf’s whole status as a sport
Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow faced a lot of criticism when he announced last year he would try his hand at a baseball career at 29 years old. One of his most vocal critics was ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith, who
ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith let his employer know Tuesday that he was not happy the show led with the breaking news that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is retiring over Monday’s NCAA Basketball Championship game that North
Friday on ESPN’s “First Take,” co-host Stephen A. Smith weighed in on free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to no longer kneel for the national anthem. Smith, who blasted Kaepernick Thursday for “looking incredibly opportunistic” for saying he would not
During Thursday’s “First Take” on ESPN, co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to the report that quarterback Colin Kaepernick is ending his national anthem protest for the 2017 season. Smith said Kaepernick is “not fooling anybody” with his “incredibly opportunistic” decision
ESPN “First Take” host Stephen A. Smith weighed in on the backlash after comedian and “Family Feud” host Steve Harvey met with President-elect Donald Trump last week to discuss partnering with Trump Department of Housing and Urban Development nominee Dr. Ben Carson to work on restoring
During Monday’s “First Take” on ESPN, college football analyst and professional baseball player Tim Tebow discussed not changing positions in the NFL and his pursuit of becoming a Major League Baseball player when pressed by co-host Max Kellerman. Tebow said
Thursday, ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith addressed professional athletes who use marijuana despite its usage being against league rules, telling them to submit to league rules or else be unemployed. According to Smith, the athlete who uses marijuana
During Friday’s “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to the report that President-elect Donald Trump and Tiger Woods are going golfing together, saying it “comes off incredibly disingenuous” because it was made public beforehand. “The fact that it’s something that’s
Friday, ESPN2 “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to a Missouri high school basketball student section’s treatment of an opposing team from a predominantly black school. The student section, from a predominantly white school, turned its back during the introduction of the
Wednesday, ESPN2 “First Take” co-host Max Kellerman reacted to President-elect Donald Trump meeting with NFL legends Jim Brown and Ray Lewis, as well as music artist Kanye West at Trump Tower. Kellerman said it is “a bad look” and assumed Brown
During the Tuesday ESPN2 “First Take” broadcast, co-host Stephen A. Smith accused New York Knicks President Phil Jackson of perpetuating the black stereotype when he referred to Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James’ inner-circle as his “posse” last month. According to Smith, Jackson
Monday, ESPN2 “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith weighed in on the proposed bill in Washington state that would allow concealed carry holders to bring their guns into sports facilities. Smith says if the bill, also known as HB 1015, is
In a discussion about New York Giants fullback Nikita Whitlock’s vandalized home that had “Trump” and “KKK” scrawled on the walls, ESPN2 “First Take” co-host Max Kellerman said that many Donald Trump supporters were “susceptible to low-quality information” during the
During Friday’s ESPN2 broadcast of “First Take,” co-hosts Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman weighed in on New York Giants fullback Nikita Whitlock’s burglarized house that had “Trump” and racial messages written on the walls, agreeing that the president-elect should
Tuesday, ESPN2 “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith weighed in on LeBron James and several of his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates refusing to stay at Trump Soho in lower Manhattan this week when the team travels to play the New York
During Friday’s “First Take,” co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to the Thanksgiving Day feud between Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant and Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman, which Norman accused Bryant of telling him, “Where I’m from, we don’t lip, we
On the Friday broadcast of ESPN2’s “First Take,” co-host Stephen A. Smith accused the media of “literally trying to win the election for Hillary [Clinton].” Fellow co-host Max Kellerman disputed Smith’s statement, calling it “outrageously opposite” of the fact. “You can say
During the Wednesday broadcast of “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith weighed in on the results of the 2016 presidential election, saying that while President-Elect Donald Trump “clearly earned” the presidency, it is “undeniable” a “whole bunch of
Wednesday, ESPN2 “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to San Francisco 49ers quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick sitting out on voting in the 2016 election by delivering one of his greatest rants ever. Smith called Kaepernick “shameful” and a “flaming
