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Former ESPN star Howie Schwab dies at 63
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Former ESPN star Howie Schwab dies at 63

Howie Schwab, an iconic figure in the sports world, known for his remarkable knowledge and passion for sports, has passed away at the age of 63. His journey from being a humble researcher at ESPN to becoming the star of a popular trivia show on the network is a testament to his dedication and love for the field. Howie Schwab began his career at ESPN in 1987 as a researcher. His aptitude for sports trivia and his commitment to his role soon earned him the position of coordinating producer on shows like "SportsCenter" and "Outside the Lines." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px6j4VLymv0 "During his time at ESPN and after, NO ONE was more committed to excellence than Howie." - Gerry Matalon, Matalon Media founder His profound sports knowledge led to the inception of "Stump the S...
ESPN Host Molly Qerim’s Hot Take on Caitlin Clark’s ‘Luck’
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ESPN Host Molly Qerim’s Hot Take on Caitlin Clark’s ‘Luck’

Molly Qerim, the respected host of ESPN’s “First Take” stirred up some controversy recently with her take on the upcoming Final Four matchup. As a well-known UConn graduate, Qerim was quick to question the buzz around Caitlin Clark and the circumstances that have led to her rise in the spotlight. "All I gotta say is she's lucky this UConn team isn't healthy… if Paige Bueckers didn't basically miss two seasons, I don't know if we'd be talking about Caitlin Clark the way we are right now." - Molly Qerim Qerim's comment sparked a heated response from Stephen A. Smith, a fellow ESPN show host known for his own hot takes. However, Qerim held her ground, reaffirming her statement. https://twitter.com/awfulannouncing/status/1775902141275595015 Clark has made headlines with her historic 20...