Why ESPN Laid Off Cam Newton: Inside the "First Take" Cuts, Salary Savings & Corporate Restructuring

ESPN has officially fired the former NFL MVP Cam Newton as part of a swift sweep of network cuts hitting both on-air talent ...

5 potential Ryan Clark, Cam Newton replacements on ‘First Take’

With Ryan Clark and Cam Newton out at ESPN, Stephen A. Smith will need to retool First Take before the upcoming NFL season.
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Skip Bayless boosts Stephen A's sluggish "First Take" ratings by 24% on their reunion show

Skip Bayless’ return to "First Take" on ESPN last week boosted viewership by 24%, ESPN confirms to OutKick. The episode aired Friday, May 9, and averaged 647,000 viewers. The program is averaging ...
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ESPN legend returning to First Take to debate Stephen A. Smith

The legendary sports debate duo of Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith are returning to ESPN’s “First Take,” but only for one day. Bayless and Smith will embrace debate this Friday, ESPN announced ...