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First Take
Hosted by ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette · EN
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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Hour 2: Are The 76ers LeBron's Best Chance For Another Ring?
Yesterday00:47:42Tap to summarizeFirst Take resumes with a Sixers deep dive! Does a Maxey, Brown, James trio make Philly Eastern Conference favorites? Then, World Cup! Where does France's loss to Spain rank on the list off all time soccer shockers? Next, Mad Dog is MAD at Coco Gauff, the Home Run Derby, and The Louvre! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 1: What Does France Loss Mean For Mbappé?
Yesterday00:46:17Tap to summarizeFirst Take begins with Herculez Gomez RIPPING France and the USMNT for their lackluster exit performances! What does this loss mean for Kylian Mbappé, and will the US ever get over the hump? Then, how much better will LaMelo Ball make Ant-Man and the Wolves? Next, who should win the ESPY for the best championship performance? Was anyone more impressive than an injured Jalen Brunson dominating Wemby and the Spurs in a closeout game 5? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 2: Is Jalen Hurts Overhated?
2d ago00:46:00Tap to summarizeFirst Take resumes with Jalen Hurts falling into the 6th tier of QB voting by execs, coaches and scouts! Is this correct? Has the league figured out he can't throw down the middle of the field? Then, comedian and ESPYS host Marcello Hernandez joins to preview his newest film, 72 Hours! Next, if your life depended on it, are you taking the Rams or the field? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 1: What Was Best Part of Home Run Derby?
2d ago00:48:01Tap to summarizeFirst Take begins with an electrifying home run derby! Jordan Walker clutched up in his final swings to eke out a victory over fan favorite Kyle Schrwarber! Is this new format here to stay? Then, Joe Fortenbaugh breaks down just how special Caleb Wilson's astounding summer league game against the Jazz was last night! Next, who should win the ESPY for best NBA player? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 2: It It Acceptable For LeBron To "Ring Chase?"
3d ago00:49:49Tap to summarizeFirst Take resumes with LeBron's ring chase! His agent, Rich Paul, claims it's not ring chasing when he could technically be of service to all thirty teams. Big Perk, thoughts? Then, will the Celtics eventually regret trading Jaylen Brown? Next, Herculez Gomez tells us how Spain can slow down France, and if England vs Argentina is secretly the championship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 1: Should England's "Wire of God" Goal Have Counted?
3d ago00:44:20Tap to summarizeFirst Take begins with more controversy at the World Cup! England's 1st goal clearly hit a wire, and play should have been stopped! Should FIFA own their mistake? Then, Execs, coaches and scouts ranked Josh Allen ahead of Patrick Mahomes in Jeremy Fowler's newest Top 10 QBs list! Next, Jeff Passan tells us if the Dodgers have a chance to threepeat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 2: Can Steph and LeBron Play Together?
6d ago00:46:40Tap to summarizeFirst Take resumes with Steph and LeBron's basketball fit! Can you imagine Steph curling off a Draymond screen and catching a bullet pass from LeBron to hit a game winning three? Then, Kevin Clark breaks down his list of NFL contenders and pretenders! Next, WNBA players voted Caitlin Clark the 11th best guard in the league? Huhh?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 1: Takeaways From Peterson/Dybantsa Duel?
6d ago00:47:26Tap to summarizeFirst Take begins with the top two NBA draft picks going head to head in Vegas. No, not at the poker table. In a Negreanu/Hellmuth heads up type duel, AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson took to the summer league courts and showed out! Who looked more NBA ready? Then, which QB has more on the line: Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson? Next, Jeff Passan tells us how concerned we should be with Aaron Judge's injury and the freefalling Yankees in general? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 2: Which Team Is Best Fit For LeBron?
1w ago00:46:08Tap to summarizeFirst Take resumes with numerous teams chasing LeBron. Which squad's playstyle fits LeBron the best? Then, World Cup! Does Egypt have a real gripe with the officiating in their already legendary match vs. Argentina? Next, WNBA players voted Caitlin Clark as the 11th best guard in the league! Are they right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Hour 1: Do The 76ers Give LeBron The Best Chance To Win Title?
1w ago00:48:02Tap to summarizeFirst Take is BACK with the latest on LeBron's free agency! Bob Myers pitched King James on the Sixers, citing a stacked roster and passionate fanbase! Will the GOAT join the likes of Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid in The City of Brotherly Love? Then, are you buying Brad Stevens using cap issues as an excuse for trading Jaylen Brown? Next, Jason McCourty tells us which NFL team he is most concerned about heading into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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