Courtney Cronin shines on First Take in Molly Qerim’s absence and fuels the debate over who does it better
First Take finally returned to ESPN screens after a break for Wimbledon coverage - but the set looked a little different. Longtime host Molly Qerim and regular panelist Stephen A. Smith were both MIA, leaving fans to wonder how the show would feel without its usual rhythm.Turns out, it felt pretty fresh. In Qerim's place, NFL reporter Courtney Cronin took the reins, and within minutes, the reaction online was clear: viewers were into it.Stephen A. Smith was unbothered after being caught watching "something" on his phoneQerim, who recently wrapped another grueling NBA season, announced on X that she's off on a well-earned vacation. "Time to work on my tan-lines, shut my brain off & be with the fam," she wrote. No word yet on exactly when she'll be back - but fans aren't minding the wait. A Fresh Voice Fans […]