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Chris Russo spoils Stephen A. Smith's Knicks excitement after blockbuster trade
June 26, 2024 | 12:05pmChris Russo wasn’t just going to let Stephen A. Smith enjoy the blockbuster move made by the Knicks on Tuesday night.
'Mad Dog' has hot take on Bill Belichick's scandalous relationship: Not my daughter!
June 21, 2024 | 9:11amWhile Belichick may have been "on to Cincinnati" while leading the Patriots to six titles, the world is not moving on from this one.
Chris Russo rips Stephen A. Smith's NBA Finals entrances for ESPN: 'Dumbest thing'
June 19, 2024 | 6:21pmSeveral times during the series between the Celtics and Mavericks, ESPN's social media team shared videos of Smith strutting into the arena like it does with players.
Aaron Rodgers' Jets absence spurs wild Mike Francesa, Chris Russo rants
June 12, 2024 | 9:01pmIt would have been an epic day for Mike and the Mad Dog to talk sports and go at it as hard as they can.
Stephen A. Smith, 'First Take' co-host break silence on dating rumors
April 10, 2024 | 1:57pmStephen A. Smith addressed a long-running rumor that he and his "First Take" co-host Molly Qerim are a couple during Wednesday's episode.
Chris Russo erupts over major March Madness gripe: 'Absolute disgrace'
March 27, 2024 | 5:23pmChris Russo's latest rant on his ESPN "First Take" pulpit took aim at the NCAA for a particular March Madness wrinkle that has the Mad Dog fuming.
Why Ian Eagle 'waved the white flag' on late nights with Bill Raftery
March 27, 2024 | 9:00amIan Eagle was 29 years old when he realized he couldn't hang with Bill Raftery until the buzzer.
Chris Russo signs ESPN extension
February 14, 2024 | 2:28pmThe Mad Dog will be barking on "First Take" for years to come.
Chris Russo slams CBS for how it handled Taylor Swift at Super Bowl
February 12, 2024 | 8:23pmThis was too much for Chris Russo.
CBS wants Tony Romo to 'calm down a little bit'
February 9, 2024 | 2:16pmOutgoing CBS Sports boss Sean McManus addressed the growing criticism of Tony Romo.
Chris Russo is still raging over NFL's $100 million Peacock decision
February 7, 2024 | 7:15pmChris “Mad Dog” Russo isn’t buying what the NFL is selling in terms of streaming.
ESPN analyst rips 'classless' Chris Russo for calling him a 'scrub'
February 5, 2024 | 2:29pmDan Orlovsky has a new nickname for "Mad Dog" Christopher Russo: "Classless."
Why Chris Russo's famous Super Bowl trivia contest isn't happening this year
February 1, 2024 | 2:51pmOne of the great Super Bowl traditions in sports media is no more.
The playoff mistake that turned Chris Russo against Tony Romo — and his '$17 million' salary
January 24, 2024 | 3:09pmIt took one play in the Bills-Chiefs AFC Divisional-Round game for Chris Russo to lose his patience with Tony Romo.
Breaking down ESPN's Pat McAfee fiasco
January 10, 2024 | 7:54pmMarchand and Russo go into full detail about Pat McAfee, Aaron Rodgers and Norby Williamson.
Chris Russo tells Pat McAfee to toughen up as criticism swirls: 'He is so sensitive'
January 10, 2024 | 1:28pmPat McAfee has been lashing out at critics.
Ex-NFL QB goes off on Chris Russo's Florida State 'disgrace' take: 'Nonsense'
January 5, 2024 | 1:09amFlorida State's football team is causing yet another debate, and two sports media personalities from ESPN are on opposite sides of the aisle.
'I am a degenerate and a loser!': Chris Russo's sports betting misery hits new low over Christmas
December 27, 2023 | 6:17pmChris “Mad Dog” Russo had a miserable time sports betting over the Christmas weekend.
Chris Russo threatens to 'Wally Pipp' Stephen A. Smith off of 'First Take'
December 27, 2023 | 1:45pmStephen A. Smith better hurry back from vacation.
Shaq barks back at sports radio host over NBA all-time center rankings: 'Who the f–k is that?'
December 23, 2023 | 9:58amEarlier this week on "First Take," Chris Russo declared that Shaquille O'Neal is only the fifth-best center in NBA history.