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5/24/2013

First Take: 5/24

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate dirty play in the Heat-Pacers series, RG3 returns to practice and much more.
5/23/2013

First Take: 5/23

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate LeBron James' game winning buzzer beater vs. the Pacers, RG3's knee rehab and much more.
5/22/2013

First Take: 5/22

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the how the Spurs beat the Grizzlies in game 2, Sergio vs. Tiger and much more.
5/21/2013

First Take: 5/21

Skip Bayless and Chris Broussard debate Jordan vs. Lebron, Dwight vs. D'Antoni, the NBA draft lottery and much more.
5/20/2013

First Take: 5/20

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Knicks' lost season, Mike Vick vs. his critics and much more.
5/17/2013

First Take: 5/17

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate how the Knicks stayed alive in game 5, where Kevin Durant goes to from here and much more.
5/16/2013

First Take: 5/16

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate how the Thunder lost game 5 and the series, the possible Geno Smith Jay-Z connection and much more.
5/15/2013

First Take: 5/15

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate if the Thunder's season will end Wednesday night. Plus, should Brett Favre and the Packers hug it out and make nice?
5/14/2013

First Take: 5/14

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate how the Thunder lost game 4, the new look offense for the Eagles and much more.
5/13/2013

First Take: 5/13

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the significance of Tiger Woods' latest win, NBA playoff battles and much more.
5/10/2013

First Take: 5/10

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the weekend's upcoming NBA playoff action, the SEC vs. BIG 12 war of words and much more.
5/9/2013

First Take: 5/9

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Heat's blowout win in game 2 vs the Bulls, the QB's in the 2014 NFL draft and much more.
5/8/2013

First Take: 5/8

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Kevin Durant's role in the game 2 loss to the Grizzlies, how the Knicks blew out the Pacers and much more.
5/7/2013

First Take: 5/7

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate how the Heat lost game 1 to the Bulls, the influence of Tim Tebow and much more.
5/6/2013

First Take: 5/6

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate how the Knicks lost game 1 to the Pacers, how Kevin Durant is better without Russell Westbrook and much more.
5/3/2013

First Take: 5/3

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the potential outcome of game 6 in the Knicks-Celtics series, how far the Warriors can go in NBA playoffs and much more.
5/2/2013

First Take: 5/2

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate what happened to the Knicks in game 5, who has the best shot to be the Jets' starting QB and much more.
5/1/2013

First Take: 5/1

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the rough play in the Warriors-Nuggets series, the potential Lakers' offseason issues and much more.
4/30/2013

First Take: 4/30

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate how the Rockets avoided elimination, what is Tebow's next move and much more.
4/29/2013

First Take: 4/29

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Lakers playoff exit, the Jets QB issues and much more.
4/26/2013

First Take: 4/26

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the 1st round of the NFL draft, the NBA playoffs and much more.
4/25/2013

First Take: 4/25

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Lakers chances at rebounding versus the Spurs, NFL quarterbacks and much more.
4/24/2013

First Take: 4/24

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Knicks-Celtics playoff series, Geno Smith's draft stock and much more.
4/23/2013

First Take: 4/23

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Kobe-less Lakers in the playoffs, the Darrelle Revis trade and much more.
4/22/2013

First Take: 4/22

Jemele Hill, Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Darelle Revis trade, NBA playoffs and much more.
4/19/2013

First Take: 4/19

Skip Bayless and Jemele Hill debate Lakers vs. Spurs in NBA playoffs, 2013 NFL schedule release and much more.
4/18/2013

First Take: 4/18

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the wounded Lakers making the playoffs, Tim Tebow and much more.
4/17/2013

First Take: 4/17

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Mike Dantoni's coaching style, the Eagles quarterback issues and much more.
4/16/2013

First Take: 4/16

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith discuss the aftermath of the Boston Marathon explosions, debate the Lakers' playoff chances and much more.
4/15/2013

First Take: 4/15

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Adam Scott's Masters win, the Lakers win without Kobe and much more.
4/12/2013

First Take: 4/12

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the fight in the Dodgers - Padres game, Tiger at the Masters and much more.
4/11/2013

First Take: 4/11

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Kobe pushing the Lakers towards the playoffs, if Tiger Woods is back and much more.
4/10/2013

First Take: 4/10

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Lakers playoff chances, Tiger at the Masters and much more.
4/9/2013

First Take: 4/9

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Louisville's NCAA finals win, the Knicks chances in the NBA playoffs and much more.
4/8/2013

First Take: 4/8

Skip Bayless and others debate how far the Knicks can go, the Final Four and much more.
4/5/2013

First Take: 4/5

Skip Bayless and Stephen A Smith debate Rutgers firing it's AD, the Final Four and much more.
4/4/2013

First Take: 4/4

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Rutgers firing Mike Rice, the Knicks winning streak and much more.
4/3/2013

First Take: 4/3

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Rutgers firing Mike Rice, Carmelo scoring 50 and much more.
4/2/2013

First Take: 4/2

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Yankees baseball, Clippers basketball and much more.
4/1/2013

First Take: 4/1

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith are in NYC for MLB opening day and are debating several MLB hot topics with some special guests.
3/29/2013

First Take: 3/29

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith react to Danny Ainge's comments about Lebron whining. Plus Buster Olney and John Kruk joined the debate desk to discuss MLB Opening Day.
3/28/2013

First Take: 3/28

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith react to the end of the Heat's streak, and debate if Matt Barkley is a first round pick, and when should Derrick Rose return?
3/27/2013

First Take: 3/27

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate if the Bulls can halt the Heat's winning streak. Plus, Rob Gronkowski joins the debate desk to talk about the departure of Wes Welker.
3/26/2013

First Take: 3/26

Skip Bayless and Stephen A Smith debate the Heat's win streak, whether the Lakers will miss the playoffs, and if Florida Gulf Coast is getting too carried away.
3/25/2013

First Take: 3/25

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith react to the first weekend of the NCAA tournament, plus what they make of Mike D'Antoni calling out the Lakers.
3/22/2013

First Take: 3/22

Jemele Hill and Michael Smith debate the Nuggets win streak, NCAA tournament upsets and much more.
3/21/2013

First Take: 3/21

Jemele Hill and Michael Smith debate the Heat's 24 game win streak, NFL rule changes and much more.
3/20/2013

First Take: 3/20

LZ Granderson and Ryen Russillo debate the Nugget's 13 game win streak, Kentucky losing to Robert Morris in the NIT and much more.
3/19/2013

First Take: 3/19

Mike Hill and Ryen Russillo debate the Miami Heat's 23 game win streak, the Ravens changing roster and much more.
3/18/2013

First Take: 3/18

Mike Hill and Ryen Russillo debate the Miami Heat's 22 game win streak, NCAA tournament and much more.
3/15/2013

First Take: 3/15

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Geno Smith's pro day, Steven Jackson's move to the Falcons and much more.
3/14/2013

First Take: 3/14

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Wes Welker's move to Denver Broncos, Kobe's injury and much more.
3/13/2013

First Take: 3/13

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Miami Dolphinss free agent haul, Dwight Howard's return to Orlando and much more.
3/12/2013

First Take: 3/12

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the impact of the Boldin and Harvin trades. Plus, Ozzie Guillen joins the debate desk.
3/11/2013

First Take: 3/11

Skip Bayless and Stephen A Smith debate DeAndre Jordan's monster dunk, Tiger Woods weekend win and much more.
3/8/2013

First Take: 3/8

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Knicks tough loss to the Thunder, the Jets QB situation and much more.
3/7/2013

First Take: 3/7

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate LeBron James' clutchness, Darelle Revis trade rumors and much more.
3/6/2013

First Take: 3/6

Skip Bayless and Stephen A Smith debate Kobe's tweet to Russell Westbrook, plus comedian Tom Arnold and actor Taye Diggs join the debate desk.
3/5/2013

First Take: 3/5

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate JJ Berea's ejection, Darrelle Revis trade rumors and much more.
3/4/2013

First Take: 3/4

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Joe Flacco's new contract, the Miami Heat's rally versus the New York Knicks and much more.
3/1/2013

First Take: 3/1

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate NCAA basketball court storming, the Harlem Shake video craze and much more.
2/28/2013

First Take: 2/28

Skip Bayless and Jemele Hill are joined by Herm Edwards and 50 Cent to debate Alex Smith's trade to the Chiefs and more.
2/27/2013

First Take: 2/27

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Manti Te'o's combine performance, LeBron's pregame dunk ritual and much more.
2/26/2013

First Take: 2/26

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Tom Brady's new deal, if the Lakers are too old to make a playoff run and if referees should be held more accountable.
2/25/2013

First Take: 2/25

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Mark Cuban vs Kobe Bryant feud, Danica's day at the Daytona 500 and much more.
2/22/2013

First Take: 2/22

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate how players should be evaluated at the NFL combine, if the Heat have a fatal flaw, and if Tony Parker is an MVP candidate.
2/21/2013

First Take: 2/21

Skip Bayless and Jemele Hill debate the LA Lakers, the Darrelle Revis and Richard Sherman Twitter war and much more.
2/20/2013

First Take: 2/20

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the upcoming NBA trade deadline, black NFL quarterbacks with guest Doug Williams and much more.
2/19/2013

First Take: 2/19

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Dwight Howard trade rumors, Darelle Revis and much more.
2/18/2013

First Take: 2/18

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate if Kobe Bryant sent a message to LeBron James in the All-Star game, if Michael Jordan will make a comeback and how impressive is Danica Patrick winning the Daytona pole?
2/15/2013

First Take: 2/15

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith along with some special guests debate several hot NBA topics from Houston, Texas, the site of the 2013 NBA All- Star game.
2/14/2013

First Take: 2/14

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Michael Jordan, the Dallas Cowboys and much more.
2/13/2013

First Take: 2/13

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate LeBron James' tweet about Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant's first flagrant foul and much more.
2/12/2013

First Take: 2/12

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Michael Vick's new contract with the Philadelphia Eagles and the possibility of Dwight Howard playing hurt in the NBA All-Star game.
2/11/2013

First Take: 2/11

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate LeBron James, Dwight Howard and the latest in the NBA. Plus, they're joined by Jay Paterno.
2/8/2013

First Take: 2/8

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate if the Celtics are better without Rajon Rondo and if Kobe is now the problem for the Lakers.
2/7/2013

First Take: 2/7

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Kobe Bryant's comments calling out Dwight Howard, National Signing Day fallout and much more.
2/6/2013

First Take: 2/6

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Lakers current winning ways, the ongoing Arod PED scandal and much more.
2/5/2013

First Take: 2/5

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate LeBron James' performance vs the Bobcats, Dwight Howard's future as a Laker and much more.
2/4/2013

First Take: 2/4

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith look back on Super Bowl XLVII and debate if the 49ers were robbed, did Joe Flacco deserve the MVP, and how the blackout affected the game.
2/1/2013

First Take: 2/1

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith welcome guests from New Orleans as they look forward to the Super Bowl, and debate if Russell Westbrook's temper will cost the Thunder.
1/31/2013

First Take: 1/31

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Ed Reed's comments on playing for Bill Belichick, if field goals be removed from the NFL rule book and much more.
1/30/2013

First Take: 1/30

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Ray Lewis PED allegations, Randy Moss saying he is the greatest WR of all time and much more.
1/29/2013

First Take: 1/29

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Ed Reed's future with the Baltimore Ravens, if the LA Lakers are happy and much more.
1/28/2013

First Take: 1/28

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Kobe Bryant's new assist mode, the necessity of the NFL Pro Bowl and much more.
1/25/2013

First Take: 1/25

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate how they feel about Manti Te'o after his interview with Katie Couric and if the Jets should trade Darrelle Revis.
1/24/2013

First Take: 1/24

Skip Bayless, Christian Fauria, Takeo Spikes, Antonio Davis, Herm Edwards and Raja Bell debate the Lakers continued struggles, Ray Lewis' playoff performance thus far and much more.
1/23/2013

First Take: 1/23

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate if it's time for the Lakers to trade Dwight Howard, what will fix the Cowboys and much more.
1/22/2013

First Take: 1/22

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate how the Lakers can fix their season. Plus, they're joined by UFC stars Jon "Bones" Jones and Chael Sonnen ahead of their showdown in the octagon.
1/21/2013

First Take: 1/21

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the outcomes of the NFC and AFC championship games and much more.
1/18/2013

First Take: 1/18

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith discuss the Conference Championship games, Lance Armstrong's doping admission to Oprah, and the latest with the Manti Te'o hoax.
1/17/2013

First Take: 1/17

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Manti Te'o internet girlfriend hoax and much more.
1/16/2013

First Take: 1/16

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith are joined on the debate desk by Joe Budden to debate the AFC Championship and who benefits more from the new Tiger and Rory friendship.
1/15/2013

First Take: 1/15

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate if Lance Armstrong's good deeds outweigh his bad judgement and will Ray Lewis and the Ravens get back to the Superbowl?
1/14/2013

First Take: 1/14

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Atlanta Falcons win, Colin Kaepernick dominating the Packers and much more.
1/11/2013

First Take: 1/11

The analysts discuss the 4 NFL Playoff matchups this weekend, the slumping Heat, and Tim Tebow's future in the NFL.
1/10/2013

First Take: 1/10

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Notre Dame's Brian Kelly being wooed by the Philadelphia Eagles, the concussion problem in the NFL and much more.
1/9/2013

First Take: 1/9

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate RGIII's football future after his knee surgery, how steroids in baseball effect HOF voting and much more.
1/8/2013

First Take: 1/8

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Alabama's domination of Notre Dame in the BCS national Championship game, RG III's knee injury and much more.
1/7/2013

First Take: 1/7

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Robert Griffin III's knee injury, who will win the BCS National Championship and much more.
1/4/2013

First Take: 1/4

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith are joined on the debate desk by rapper TI to preview the NFL Wildcard weekend.
1/3/2013

First Take: 1/3

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Ray Lewis' retirement, Lebron James clutchness, the perfect fit for Andy Reid and much more.
1/2/2013

First Take: 1/2

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Andy Reid's future in coaching, the Brooklyn Nets issues and much more.
1/1/2013

First Take: 1/1

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the NFL coaching carousel, Amare Stoudemire's return to the Knicks and much more.
12/31/2012

First Take: 12/31

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Cowboys missing the playoffs, should Adrian Peterson be the NFL MVP and much more.
12/28/2012

First Take: 12/28

Christian Fauria, Lomas Brown and Chris Mannix debate who will win the NFC East, Richard Sherman winning his appeal and if Tim Tebow should be insulted by Rex Ryan starting Mark Sanchez.
12/27/2012

First Take: 12/27

Christian Fauria, Chris Mannix and Lomas Brown discuss Tim Tebow having his character attacked, who will win the Cowboys-Redskins game and Pete Carroll saying he wants more than just making the playoffs.
12/26/2012

First Take: 12/26

Christian Fauria, Cedric Ceballos and Chris Mannix debate the aftermath of all of the Christmas day NBA action, who will win the NFC East and much more.
12/25/2012

First Take: 12/25

Cedric Ceballos and Dan Graziano debate who will win the NFC East and will the Lakers win the championship this year. Plus, they preview the full slate of Christmas NBA games.
12/24/2012

First Take: 12/24

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Cowboys losing in OT to the Saints, the Steelers getting knocked out of the playoffs by the Bengals and much more.
12/21/2012

First Take: 12/21

Terrell Owens joins Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith at the debate desk to discuss why he's not in the NFL and if he'll ever return.
12/20/2012

First Take: 12/20

Nate Burleson, Flip Saunders, Lomas Brown, and Christian Fauria join Skip Bayless to debate the Jets QB controversy, whether or not RG III will play on Sunday and much more.
12/19/2012

First Take: 12/19

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Jets QB situation, Josh Brent on the Cowboys' sideline, the Lakers struggles and much more.
12/18/2012

First Take: 12/18

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Jets, Tim Tebow, Jeremy Lin , Kevin Durant, Andrew Bynum and much more.
12/17/2012

First Take: 12/17

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the 49ers' win over the Patriots, the Cowboys' win over the Steelers, Adrian Peterson's MVP candidacy and much more.
12/14/2012

First Take: 12/14

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the topics of the day. Plus, Regis Philbin joins the First Take debate desk to talk Notre Dame football and all things New York sports.
12/13/2012

First Take: 12/13

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate who is to blame for the Heat's loss, if Roger Goodell should admit that he was wrong about the Bounty Case and whether RG III should play this weekend.
12/12/2012

First Take: 12/12

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Saints' Bounty Scandal, the Lakers after another loss, RG III's injury and much more.
12/11/2012

First Take: 12/11

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Patriots, Texans and Tom Brady, Robert Griffin III, Dez Bryant, Lebron James, Andrew Bynum and Manny Pacquioa.
12/10/2012

First Take: 12/10

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Redskins and the Ravens, Robert Griffin III, Josh Brent, Manny Pacquiao, the Jets, Adrian Peterson and preview MNF.
12/7/2012

First Take: 12/7

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith preview week 14 in the NFL and they're joined on the debate desk by Teddy Atlas to break down the fourth installment of Pacquiao vs. Marquez.
12/6/2012

First Take: 12/6

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Kobe Bryant, Cam Newton, Robert Griffin III, Gabby Douglas, Kevin Durant, Tim Tebow, Mark Richt and who wins the Pacquioa-Mayweather fight.
12/5/2012

First Take: 12/5

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate with Chad Johnson about domestic violence, the Dolphins, the Patriots, NFL WRs, and his future in the NFL.
12/4/2012

First Take: 12/4

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Redskins playoff chances after their MNF win over the Giants, Kobe, the Lakers and the BCS Championship.
12/3/2012

First Take: 12/3

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the NFL weekend from the Ravens and Steelers to the Jets, Chiefs and Seahawks. Plus, they preview the MNF match-up between the Redskins and Giants.
11/30/2012

First Take: 11/30

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the NFL, NBA and other hot topics.
11/29/2012

First Take: 11/29

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Falcons and Saints, 49ers QBs, James Harden, Victor Cruz, the Rondo fight and MLB steroids.
11/28/2012

First Take: 11/28

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the latest NFL power rankings, Pau Gasol, the Lakers and black coaches in college football.
11/27/2012

First Take: 11/27

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Cam Newton, the Eagles, Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers, black CFB coaches and Peyton Manning's autograph.
11/26/2012

First Take: 11/26

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Giants and the Packers, Colin Kaepernick, Steelers, Ravens, Falcons and Terrell Suggs.
11/23/2012

First Take: 11/23

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate RG3, cowboys, jets, tebow, sanchez, lions, texans, suh, usc vs nd and giants vs packers
11/22/2012

First Take: 11/22

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate RG3, cowboys, 49ers QBs, Morehead St, lions, patriots, tebow, clippers and thunder
11/21/2012

First Take: 11/21

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Jack Taylor's 138 point game, Dwight Howard and the Lakers and the top stories in the NFL.
11/20/2012

First Take: 11/20

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Bears, the 49ers and Colin Kaepernick, Ed Reed hits, Steelers, Patriots and NFC East.
11/19/2012

First Take: 11/19

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Steelers after their loss to the Ravens, the Cowboys, the Eagles and Andy Reid and the latest BCS standings.
11/16/2012

First Take: 11/16

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith join analysts to debate the NFL, NBA and other hot topics in the world of sports.
11/15/2012

First Take: 11/15

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Tim Tebow and the Jets, Jeremy Lin and race, Andrew Bynum's hair, Clippers, Thunder, Steelers and Reggie Bush.
11/14/2012

First Take: 11/14

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Tebow and the Jets, Eli Manning, Lakers, Marlins, Cowboys, Knicks, Roger Goodell, Steelers and Rex Ryan cries.
11/13/2012

First Take: 11/13

Skip Bayless and Rob Parker debate Steelers' injuries after their Monday night win over the Chiefs, the Lakers, Jeremy Lin and the Rockets and much more.
11/12/2012

First Take: 11/12

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Lakers, Cowboys, Jets, Adrian Peterson, Falcons, Johnny Manziel and Andy Reid.
11/8/2012

First Take: 11/8

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate who is to blame for the Lakers' slow start, if Jerry Jones deserves credit for the Cowboys rings and who the Super Bowl favorites are at this point in the season.
11/7/2012

First Take: 11/7

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the latest in the NFL from Jerry Jones to Mike Vick and Andy Reid to Andrew Luck and Peyton Manning and much more.
11/6/2012

First Take: 11/6

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate how long the Eagles should stick with Vick, if the Ravens will make the playoffs and if the Thunder can win a title with Russell Westbrook.
11/5/2012

First Take: 11/5

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate who is the most to blame for the Cowboys' loss, what to expect from Vick on Monday night football and other top stories from the weekend.
11/2/2012

First Take: 11/2

Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless embrace the debate on weekend matchups in the NFL and college, the NYC marathon and Kobe shutting up the critics.
11/1/2012

First Take: 11/1

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate what is better, the NFL or college football, the Lakers after their 0-2 start and much more.
10/31/2012

First Take: 10/31

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith discuss the opening night in the NBA and debate the Celtics-Heat game, the Rondo foul, the Lakers opening night loss and much more.
10/30/2012

First Take: 10/30

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the opening of the NBA season, the 49ers after their win on Monday night and much more.
10/29/2012

First Take: 10/29

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the biggest stories from the NFL weekend, the James Harden trade to Houston and the new World Series champs.
10/26/2012

First Take: 10/26

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smth debate the best Week 8 NFL match-ups, if it's Tebow time in New York and much more.
10/25/2012

First Take: 10/25

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith are joined by Mavs guard Dahntay Jones to debate Brandon Graham's comments about Juan Castillo, who's the most overrated player in the NFL and much more.
10/24/2012

First Take: 10/24

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith are joined by rapper T.I. to debate if comparing Cam Newton to Vince Young is fair, is RG3 an MVP Candidate and who will win, the Falcons or the Eagles?
10/23/2012

First Take: 10/23

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate if Rex Ryan coached scared against the Patriots and if LeBron James has transformed himself. Plus, they're joined by Bears WR Brandon Marshall.
10/22/2012

First Take: 10/22

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith look back on the NFL weekend and debate what is wrong with the Patriots, is Eli Manning the comeback king and what mistake did Tony Romo make in the Cowboys win?
10/19/2012

First Take: 10/19

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith look forward to the NFL weekend as they debate RG3 vs Eli, Romo vs Newton, Sanchez vs Brady and how the injured Ravens will deal with the Texans.
10/18/2012

First Take: 10/18

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate if the Eagles were right to fire Juan Castillo, what is next for Lance Armstrong and they preview the Thursday night NFL game between the 49ers and Seahawks.
10/17/2012

First Take: 10/17

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith discuss the Yankees Game 3 loss, Alex Rodriguez and the latest in the NFL from RG3 to Michael Vick to Jerry Jones and the Cowboys.
10/16/2012

First Take: 10/16

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith react to the firing of Eagles defensive coordinator Juan Castillo, and debate if Peyton Manning has silenced his doubters and are the Yankees done?
10/15/2012

First Take: 10/15

Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith and guests debate a wild weekend in the NFL.
10/12/2012

First Take: 10/12

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith look ahead to this weekend's NFL games and debate if the Giants have a chance against the 49ers and if Tom Brady can get a win in Seattle.
10/11/2012

First Take: 10/11

Skip Bayless and Rob Parker debate Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees, Tim Tebow, Roger Goodell, the New York Giants, Mark Sanchez, Lance Armstrong and much more.
10/10/2012

First Take: 10/10

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith weigh in on today's hot debate topics form the NFL, NBA, and hear from special guest Wale.
10/9/2012

First Take: 10/9

Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless are joined by rapper Bun B and HBO boxing analyst Larry Merchant to debate the Texans' win over the Jets and is Floyd Mayweather scared of Pacquiao?
10/8/2012

First Take: 10/8

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith recap Week 5 in the NFL and talk about RGIII's concussion, if it's Tebow time in New York and Drew Brees breaking Johnny Unitas' record.
10/5/2012

First Take: 10/5

Skip Bayless and Rob Parker discuss the Rams' Thursday night win over the Cardinals and look ahead to the NFL weekend. Plus, Lomas Brown and Christian Fauria join the debate table.
10/4/2012

First Take: 10/4

Skip Bayless and Rob Parker debate if it's Tebow time and LeBron's chances at another ring. Plus, Plaxico Burress and Eddie House join the show to weigh in on all the hot topics.
10/3/2012

First Take: 10/3

Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless debate whether or not it is time for the Cowboys to give up on Tony Romo, if the Jets should call T.O. and how selfish Kobe Bryant is.
10/2/2012

First Take: 10/2

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith recap the Monday Night Football game and talk about the Lakers, Geno Smith, 30 for 30's "Broke" and other hot topics.
10/1/2012

First Take: 10/1

New host Cari Champion is put to the test as Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless debate, is it Tebow time in New York, are the Packers back and what happened at the Ryder Cup?
9/28/2012

First Take: 9/28

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith discuss last night's Ravens-Browns game and make their Week 4 NFL predictions.
9/27/2012

First Take: 9/27

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith discuss the NFL refs return to the field, a cartoon image mocking Cam Newton, NBA power rankings, and much more.
9/26/2012

First Take: 9/26

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the controversial ending to Packers/Seahawks, NBA top players, NFL Power rankings and Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao.
9/25/2012

First Take: 9/25

Snoop Dogg joins Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith to debate the crazy ending in the MNF game. Plus, find out if Snoop thinks the Jets are done without Darrelle Revis.
9/24/2012

First Take: 9/24

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith react to Sunday's Week 3 NFL games and debate just how bad the replacement officials were once again.
9/21/2012

First Take: 9/21

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith talk about the Giants win over the Panthers and preview other Week 3 matchups with Lomas Brown and Christian Fauria.
9/20/2012

First Take: 9/20

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith discuss the Thursday night matchup between the Giants and Panthers and if Eli Manning is the best QB in the NFL with Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez.
9/19/2012

First Take: 9/19

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the impact of the replacement refs on the image of the National Football League. Plus, the Hornets' Austin Rivers joins the debate to discuss the Eagles success.
9/18/2012

First Take: 9/18

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate if Peyton Manning's 3 interception game should be worrisome and they react to Steve Young's comments about the replacement officials.
9/17/2012

First Take: 9/17

Don Bell, Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless debate if the Patriots are overrated and if it's Tebow Time in New York. Plus, Ice Cube joins the debate to discuss the Raiders.
9/14/2012

First Take: 9/14

Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith and Lomas Brown discuss the Bears and Packers Thursday night football game. Plus, Plaxico Buress stops by to debate the latest in the NFL.
9/13/2012

First Take: 9/13

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith make their picks for Thursday night's game between the Bears and Packers. Plus they respond to John Madden's statement comparing Robert Griffin III to Tim Tebow.
9/12/2012

First Take: 9/12

Stephen A Smith and Skip Bayless break down the NFL Power Rankings and debate Tom Brady's toughness with Matt Light and Herm Edwards.
9/11/2012

First Take: 9/11

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith discuss RGIII's debut and debate if the Ravens will make the Super Bowl with Dale Earnhardt Jr.
9/10/2012

First Take: 9/10

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith recap Week 1 in the NFL, breakdown the rookie QB's and discuss the bounty sanctions. Plus, they're joined by Coach Eric Mangini, Michael Smith and Hugh Douglas.
9/7/2012

First Take: 9/7

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate the Jets, Packers, 49ers, Steelers, Broncos, Ben Roethlisberger's baby, Nick Saban, Tim Tebow and Heisman hopefuls.
9/6/2012

First Take: 9/6

Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless debate Cowboys-Giants, Tony Romo, Jason Witten, Victor Cruz, Shaq, and Pacquoia-Mayweather.
9/5/2012

First Take: 9/5

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith discuss their predictions for the upcoming NFL season. Plus, Eric Mangini stops by to talk about the opener tonight between the Cowboys and Giants.
9/4/2012

First Take: 9/4

Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless discuss the latest in the NFL with Eric Mangini. Plus, actor Omar Epps stops by to join the debate.
9/3/2012

First Take: 9/3

Cindy Brunson, Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith focus on Maurice Jones Drew's return to Jacksonville. Plus, the Love Doctor checks in.
8/31/2012

First Take: 8/31

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith discuss Andy Reid on the hot seat in Philly and the opening of the college football season. Plus, Hall of Famer Curtis Martin stops by to talk about the best running backs in the NFL.
8/29/2012

First Take: 8/29

Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith and Eric Mangini debate the latest news in the NFL with Warren Moon and other hot topics.
8/28/2012

First Take: 8/28

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Terrell Suggs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin Durant, Tim Tebow, Tom Brady, Dez Bryant, Florida State and other hot topics.
8/27/2012

First Take: 8/27

Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith, Jesse Palmer, Eric Mangini and special guest Joe Montana debate NFL preseason, the Red Sox and Dodgers blockbuster trade and much more.
8/24/2012

First Take: 8/24

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate preseason NFL action, LeBron James, Terrell Owens and other hot topics.
8/23/2012

First Take: 8/23

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Derek Jeter, Bartolo Colon, Tim Tebow, the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jason Witten, Peyton Manning, the Ohio State University and more.
8/22/2012

First Take: 8/22

Slip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Maurice Jones-Drew, Russell Wilson, Mark Cuban, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Jonathan Vilma and Roger Goodell, Matt Barkley and Derrick Rose.
8/21/2012

First Take: 8/21

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Michael Vick, Ndamukong Suh, Roger Clemens and other hot topics.
8/20/2012

First Take: 8/20

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate women joining Augusta National, Tim Tebow, the Cowboys, the New York Giants and LeBron James.
8/17/2012

First Take: 8/17

Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless debate the Cowboys' Tono Romo and Jason Witten, Tim Tebow landing on the GQ cover, the Sixers' Andrew Bynum and more. Plus, Hope Solo joins the debate desk.
8/16/2012

First Take: 8/16

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate Mark Sanchez, Bart Scott, Tim Tebow, Rex Ryan and the NY Jets and Andrew Bynum and the 76ers. Plus, their thoughts on Melky Cabrera and steroids in baseball.

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