Author: Michael

The entire premise of ESPN’s ‘First Take’ is centered around drama. Either Stephen A. Smith and his plethora of co-hosts are talking about some sort of drama in the sports world or creating their own by coming up with takes, typically spicy ones, designed to get the sports world talking.
Since the show’s inception nearly two decades ago, we’ve seen plenty of drama unfold on the set between Stephen A., guests, and co-hosts, but typically it stays within the ‘First Take’ universe that has morphed into more of a WWE production over the years.

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Former Liberty Kayla Thornton leaves a legacy of grit and wins as she heads to the Golden State Valkyrie
To fully grasp the warmth of Kayla Thornton’s spirit, one must speak to those around her, listen, and watch one million smiles unfurl. Let 2024 WNBA Finals MVP Jonquel Jones tell it.
“[Kayla is] someone that you want to be around,” said Jones. “Someone [who] has that energy that draws you in.”
Prompt a member of the title-winning New York Liberty to share their feelings on Thornton, and joy fills the air in an instant.

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Sabrina Ionescu — fresh off of both an Olympic gold medal and a WNBA championship with the New York Liberty — is Unrivaled’s final player.
Sabrina Ionescu wasn’t initially slated to play in Unrivaled. But, on Monday, the new 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league announced that the three-time All-Star — and one of the most well-known names in the WNBA — would be the final player participating.

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