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.

Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith, set to reunite on ESPN's 'First Take'

"First Take" will have a familiar feel when Skip Bayless rejoins the ESPN program led by Stephen A. Smith this week.

ESPN's ‘First Take,' Stephen A. Smith bring Spurs-Knicks debate to Alamo Plaza

ESPN's "First Take" broadcast from Alamo Plaza the morning after Game 1 drew Spurs and Knicks fans into a downtown Finals ...

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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Skip Bayless returns to ESPN’s ‘First Take’ for reunion with Stephen A Smith

*Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless built one of sports television’s most electric partnerships, and for one day at least, that era makes a comeback. Bayless is set to appear on ESPN’s “First Take” ...