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First Take
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
Episodes
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Hour 2: Whose Offense is More Concerning: Steelers or Patriots?
First Take Resumes as the crew touches on two teams in week one who struggled to put points on the board and did not impress anyone. Should we be worried more…
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Hour 1: Is it a Mistake for Joe Burrow to Play if he isn't 100%?
First Take Begins with some big QB injuries. LSU may be going into their biggest game against Ole Miss WITHOUT Sam Leavitt as Lane Kiffin mysteriously listed…
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Hour 2: Can the Vikings Defense Slow Down the Bears Offense?
First Take Resumes with a big NFC North matchup this weekend. The Vikings take on the Bears as Carson Wentz and Brian Flores' defense look to bring the Vikings…
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Hour 1: Which Team Needs to Win More: Lions or Bills?
First Take Begins with some disruption in Dallas. Jerry Jones said he's optimistic that they can fix the defense and play better. This is now multiple years of…
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Hour 2: How do the Cowboys Fix their Defense?
First Take Resumes with Dallas' dreadful defense. The Cowboys spent the offseason revamping their entire defensive unit which was worst in the NFL last season…
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Hour 1: Are Chiefs Back as the Team to Beat in the AFC?
First Take Begins as we finally get some more Mahomes magic as the Chiefs down the Broncos on Monday Night Football. Chris Canty, host of UnSportsmanLike on…
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Hour 2: Does SNF Say More About the Giants or Cowboys?
First Take Resumes with more disfunction in Dallas. The Giants defense kept the Cowboys offense in check for the whole game. What does this say about a Cowboys…
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Hour 1: Did Lamar or Josh Allen make a Bigger Statement with their new Head Coach?
First Take Begins with Josh Allen's takeover in Houston. Both Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson make big statements with their new head coaches with big week one…
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Hour 2: Why Were The Rams So Sluggish?
First Take resumes with the sluggish Rams! Perhaps arriving in Australia mere hours before their dual against the 49ers was the wrong move? Then, the Giants…
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Hour 1: Did We Overhype The Rams?
First Take Begins with Australia's newest team. After staying in Melbourne for a week the 49ers cruise to a win over the Rams who were clearly missing that L.A…
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Hour 2: Who Needs a Fast Start More: Jordan Love or Kyler Murray?
First Take Resumes as Mina Kimes joins to break down last night's stunner between the Seahawks and Patriots. How much did Drake Maye's lackluster performance…
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Hour 1: How Much is the Patriots Loss on Drake Maye?
First Take Begins with a Super Bowl Rematch in Seattle. Injuries galore as both Sam Darnold and AJ Brown left the game. But in the absence of Darnold, Drew…
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Hour 2: Should The 49ers be Concerned About The Rams Offense or Defense?
First Take begins with The NFL's Australia game. Do you give the 49ers any chance to score on the dominant Rams offense? Then, Stephen A. wonders if Joe burrow…
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Hour 1: Should The SEC Expel LSU?
First Take begins with Finebaum flaming a failing entity. The NCAA and SEC embarrasses themselves daily! Now, the SEC may expel LSU? No shot, right? Then, NFL…
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Hour 2: How will Aaron Rodgers be Viewed if the Steelers Miss the Playoffs?
First Take Resumes as co-host of UnSportsmanLike on ESPN, Chris Canty, gives his first top five NFL teams of the season. The Los Angeles Rams are not his…
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Hour 1: Which Team Will Make a Bigger Statement with a Win on Wednesday, Seattle or New England?
First Take Begins with a look ahead to tomorrow night's first game of the NFL season, Seattle vs New England. Which team comes out on top in this Super Bowl…
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Hour 1: Was Western Michigan Robbed?
First Take begins with a major clock controversy at the Big House. Michigan connects on a last second hail mary to beat Western Michigan by one. But on the…
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Hour 2: Could this be Dabo's Final Season with Clemson?
First Take resumes with a break down of the mayhem in Michigan. A hail mary wins it for the Wolverines, but did they really deserve it? Next a conversation is…
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Hour 1: What Will Happen if Lane Kiffin adds his Pro Players to LSU's Roster?
First Take Begins with breakdown of the injunction granted to the ex-pro players seeking eligibility from LSU. Kiffin and LSU still have a big fight ahead of…
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Hour 2: Is Alabama Closer to a National Title or Irrelevancy?
First Take Resumes with a dive into Alabama Football. Is Alabama still a national championship or bust school? How much longer of a leash will they give Kalen…
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Hour 2: Should LSU be on Upset Alert?
First Take resumes with a preview of Clemson v LSU this weekend. Should we expect any tempers to flare between the teams due to their coaches' comments this…
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Hour 1: Was the Clippers Punishment too Soft?
First Take begins with Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst joining to discuss the punishments given to Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer and the Clippers. Who got…
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Hour 2: Are the Dallas Cowboys a Super Bowl Contender?
First Take Resumes with a message from Adam Schefter warning Stephen A. that the Cowboys are coming. Will their offseason additions be enough to dethrone the…
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Hour 1: Is Lane Kiffin's Pursuit of NFL Players Embarrassing for LSU?
First Take begins with a break down of the comments made by Dabo Sweeney about Lane Kiffin and his recruiting tactics. Is Dabo in the right or does it come…
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Hour 2: Is Myles Garrett the Number One Player in the NFL?
First Take Resumes with the crew's prediction of the top 10 players in the NFL Top 100 List. Is Myles Garrett the clear best player in the NFL? Then Evan…
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Hour 1: Is Eligibility Dispute Over Ex-NFL Rookies a Distraction?
First Take Begins with Lane Kiffin's comments about his teams' support. Is this entire process causing more harm than good to LSU? Is recruiting these players…
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Hour 2: Is USC No Longer a Football School?
First Take resumes with a long lost football powerhouse. USC used to have Heisman winners and Pete Carroll. Now, Lincoln Riley is desperately trying to fill…
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Hour 1: Stephen A. and Aaron Donald Return!
First Take begins with the triumphant returns of Aaron Donald and Stephen A.!! Donald hasn't played football in three years, and it feels like decades since…
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Hour 2: What Do You Need to See From Arch Manning this Season?
First Take Resumes with what the 2027 top 10 picks could potentially be. What do we need to see from Dante Moore and Arch Manning to cement their draft stock?…
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Hour 1: How Soon will we see Mendoza in a Regular Season Game?
First Take begins with Fernando Mendoza's poor pre-season performance. Does this change our view on Mendoza? How long will the Raiders start Kirk Cousins? Then…
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Hour 1: Will You Be Surprised If Tua Isn't Week 1 Starter?
First Take begins with NFL legend Donte 'Hitner" Whitner! Whit, Harry and DanO are troubled by a world where Tua isn't the Falcons' starter. There's no way Tua…
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Hour 2: Who Are This Year's Super Bowl Contenders??
First Take resumes with this year's Super Bowl contenders. Can Sam Darnold strike gold again in Seattle, or will he be shipped back East?? Next, the crew…
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Hour 1: SEC & Big Ten Approve Ban on Pro Players Returning to College
First Take begins with a discussion on the approved bans of pro players returning to school by two of the biggest conferences in collegiate sports. Then a deep…
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Hour 2: Another Browns Blunder??
First Take resumes with Evan Cohen filling in for Stephen A. Did the Browns make a massive mistake going with Deshaun Watson over Pro Bowler Shedeur Sanders?…
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Hour 1: What Are Your Thoughts on Deshaun Watson's Apology?
First Take begins with two stumbling pigskin powerhouses. The NCAA is in the thick of another eligibility controversy, while the Browns named a QB who hasn't…
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Hour 2: Deshaun Watson Named Browns Starting QB!!!
First Take resumes with the Browns naming Deshaun Watson starting QB! He hasn't been good in 5 years, and is afraid of fans booing him! Is starting him the…
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Hour 1: Deshaun Watson Named Browns Starting QB
First Take begins with a simply BLASPHEMOUS decision by the Cleveland Browns. Deshaun Watson takes the reins week one in an attempt to finally prove to the…
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Hour 2: Did Mendoza or Stroud Shine Brighter?
First Take resumes with Mendoza vs. Stroud! Which QB impressed our experts more? Then, LSU alum Swagu picks their schedule! You'll be SHOCKED to see which game…
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Hour 1: Are Raiders Right To Keep Starting QB In The Dark?
First Take begins with the Raider rumination! Mendoza or Kirk? Number one overall pick, or 15 year veteran? With subpar o-line play and an abysmal receiving…
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Hour 2: Are The Eagles or Patriots More Dangerous?
First Take begins with the NFC's and AFC's most dangerous offenses! Which team will convert more explosive plays, more 60 yd runs, more trick plays leading to…
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Hour 1: Why Does Jalen Hurts Hate A.J. Brown?
First Take begins the Patriots and Eagles joint practice! Quinyon Mitchell shutdown former teammate A.J. Brown. Jalen Hurts refused to exchange pleasantries…
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Hour 2: Do You Consider Jordan Love A Great QB?
First Take resumes with an all-time Jordan Love debate! Is he Good? Great? Elite? Trash? Mediocre? Is not having him in your top ten blasphemous? Then, Roger…
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Hour 1: Can Mahomes Lead Chiefs On A Deep Run?
First Take begins with pondering Mahomes greatness! Can the three time Super Bowl champion really lead the Chiefs back? Then, are the Browns a QB away from…
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Hour 2: Is The Cowboys Defense Good Enough?
First Take resumes with fresh Cowboys takes. They've already added numerous pieces to their defense through free agency and the draft, but is it enough? Is…
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Hour 1: What's Your Biggest Gripe With AP Preseason Poll?
First Take begins with another UnSportsmanLike takeover! CC and Evan are here to sling takes, give us NCAAF cupcakes, and dive into Lakers snakes. Where did…
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Hour 2: Is Brown's QB Race Still a Debate?
First Take begins with the never ending, always intriguing Browns QB race! Did Shedeur or Deshaun take the lead after preseason week 1? Then, can Burrow and…
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Hour 1: Is The NFL Out To Get Jaxson Dart?
First Take begins with preseason football! Jaxson Dart impressed in his 2026 debut with a rifle off platform touchdown pass to rookie Malachi Fields, but took…
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Hour 2: How Do Professional Athletes Overcome Fear?
First Take resumes with an underwhelming Titans debut. Cam Ward struggled to find Carnell Tate in their first game together. What has to change for them to…
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Hour 1: Can Joe Burrow Overcome Offensive Line Woes?
First Take begins with the Bengals preseason opener! Joe Burrow's offensive line failed him yet again, as he faced numerous pressures and even took a sack in…
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Hour 2: Who's Going To Show Out In Tonight's Loaded Preseason Slate?
First Take resumes with a loaded slate of preseason football! Are you looking forward to Carson Beck potentially repeating his stellar HOF game performance? Do…
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Hour 1: How Should Russell Westbrook Be Remembered?
First Take begins with Big Perk reminiscing about his old triple double machine of a teammate and godfather to his child! Always on full-go. Always driving…
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Hour 2: How Many Game Will The Vikings Win This Season?
First Take resumes with Evan Cohen! UnSportsmanLike's premier host dishes on the Vikings win total, Kyler vs. J.J. and Jordan Love's win%. Then, are we…
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Hour 1: Are The Vikings Correct to start Kyler Over J.J. McCarthy?
First Take begins with the Vikings announcing Kyler Murray as their week 1 starter! Can he take them to the playoffs, and how does this affect former 1st round…
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Hour 2: What's At Stake For Jordan Love This Season?
First Take resumes with Green Bay's monstrous season! What happens to Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love if Green Bay misses the playoffs? Then, are you taking the…
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Hour 1: Does Micah's Absence Change Your View of The Packers?
First Take begins with a shaky start to the Packers season. A brutal schedule plus Micah Parsons most likely sitting until at least week 6 puts all of the…
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Hour 2: Which Eagles Offensive Player Must Show Up This Year?
First Take begins with the always controversial Eagles! Their 2026 journey begins without A.J. Brown, and WITH added pressure on Jalen Hurts after every exec…
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Hour 1: Was Flagrant 2 on Dijonai Carrington the Right Call?
First Take begins with Dijonai Carrington's ejection. The Sky forward received a flagrant 2 after clotheslining Sophie Cunningham. Did the WNBA get this one…
First TakeTHE BETRAYAL OF SHOHEI OHTANI: Episode 1
ESPN Investigative Reporter Tisha Thompson receives a tip that, if true, could damage Shohei Ohtani’s picture-perfect reputation. To listen to the rest of The…
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Hour 2: Is it Weird that Tatum and Brown Haven't Spoken Since The Trade?
First Take resumes with more suspicious Jaylen Brown comments. The Sixers fourth option said he hasn't spoken with Jayson Tatum since being traded to Philly…
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Hour 1: Are Lions The Team To Beat In The NFC North?
First Take begins with Jahmyr Gibbs massive new contract! Gibbs inked a three year/$67.5 deal with the Lions making him the highest-paid RB in NFL history!…