Sporting News · Jun 2, 2016
Has Skip Bayless found his new Stephen A. Smith for FS1 show?
As Skip Bayless makes the move to rival FS1 from ESPN2's "First Take," he may be zeroing on his new Stephen A. Smith: Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe.
Sharpe, the former CBS Sports analyst, is emerging as a leading candidate to sit across the debate desk from Bayless on his planned FS1 show, sources told Sporting News.
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The three-time Super Bowl champion for the Ravens and Broncos appeared with Bayless as a "First Take" guest host for Smith on May 16 and 17.
He has also been a guest on FS1's "The Herd with Colin Cowherd," which has given him visibility with Fox Sports executives.