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    San Francisco, CA - February 5, 2016- The GeneralÕs Residence at Fort Mason: Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless on the remote set of First Take during coverage for Super Bowl 50.(Photo by Tony Avelar / ESPN Images)
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    Skip Bayless to Appear on ESPN’s ‘First Take’ on Friday
    Bayless previously hosted ‘First Take’ from 2007-2016.
    May 4, 2026
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    Kentucky Derby Breaks Viewership Record with 19.6M
    The Kentucky Derby is one of the most-watched U.S. sports events.
    May 3, 2026
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    NBC Bets on a Bigger Kentucky Derby Weekend
    The Oaks moved to primetime, and Fanta will report from the infield.
    May 1, 2026
    Jan 11, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC Wild Card Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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    Schedule Release Could Make Mike Vrabel NFL’s Punching Bag
    Unfortunately for Vrabel, the Patriots face the Chargers in 2026.
    May 1, 2026