"First Take" co-host Skip Bayless, a 1970 Northwest Classen High School graduate, is leaving ESPN after 12 years, the network confirmed Tuesday. He is expected to join Fox Sports.
ESPN said in a statement: “Skip Bayless has decided to leave ESPN when his contract expires at the end of August. His final appearance on 'First Take' will be the day after the NBA Finals conclude. We want to thank Skip for his many contributions to ESPN. His hard work and talent have benefited ESPN for 12 years.”
Fox Sports President Jamie Horowitz, who created "First Take" while at ESPN, said last month that he hoped to sign Bayless if he became available.