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First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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On the second hour of First Take, Stephen A., Ryan Clark, and Dan Orlovsky discuss whether the game last night changed their expectations for the Cowboys. Then, the guys move to Sunday and what a loss would say about the Ravens. Later, the group digs in on Micah Parsons' comments about his new locker room, and whether they're a dig at his former Cowboys teammates. Then, Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to give his Best Bets for the biggest matchups this weekend. And the guys debate the question, "Which New York team has the more intriguing Week 1 matchup, the Giants or the Jets?"
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Today on First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Dan Orlovsky, and Ryan Clark talk Cowboys and Eagles last night and whether Jalen Carter should be suspended for spitting on Dak Prescott. Then, the guys get into it about CeeDee and how much he should be blamed for Dallas' loss. Plus, Stephen A. thinks the Cowboys could've used Micah Parsons and the group debates if the Chiefs will win the AFC West for the 10th straight year. Later, the guys discuss if Bill Belichick banning Patriots scouts from access to UNC is petty and Stephen A. gives his thoughts on the Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard situation. It's a brand new episode of First Take!
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If LeBron James go to the Warriors that would be boring. You might as well stop watching basketball.
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just wait stay patient the cowboys will let you down it's just who they are 😅😅😅
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2:39 Bart blames Tom Brady Rodgers struggles.
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That should not be Kevin Durant problem at all
James Harden does not need no more money that’s gonna make him worse
James Harden does not need no more money that’s gonna make him worse
James Harden does not need no more money that’s gonna make him worse
So he threw an object into the stands, missed his target, BUT, he apologized. It’s just a little piece of plastic, no dammage, you say! Get a fine, don’t miss any games. Wow! Did anyone ask the girl how she felt. At a game, cheering for her team, and some vey well paid man throws something into the stands that hits HER! Wonder if it was her first time at a game? Will she want to go again? I am assuming it has been shown all over social media. TV? Poor kid. Just having a good time. He can’t apologize that away!
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