Molly Qerim knows how to command attention, and this Friday’s episode of First Take was no exception. The longtime ESPN host returned to the studio with her usual poise and a look that sparked plenty of buzz across social media.

After taking a brief break from the show earlier this month, Qerim, 41, stepped back before the camera last week. While she managed a slight cough upon her return, it didn’t slow her down. This week, she anchored every episode with her trademark presence and kept the fiery sports debates moving with ease. But by Friday, it wasn’t just the basketball chatter or Stephen A. Smith’s hot takes that had fans talking.

Fan Reactions Light Up Social Media

Qerim wore a sleek brown dress on Friday’s show, and fans wasted no time sharing their thoughts online. Her look quickly drew praise, overshadowing even the Knicks’ win over the Pacers that had the panel fired up earlier in the morning.

“Molly Qerim in this lime green maxi dress” one fan posted on X, formerly Twitter.

Another chimed in, “Gah damn Molly looking good on First Take.”


It wasn’t just a fleeting moment. Qerim’s style has regularly turned heads during her tenure at ESPN, and her fashion choices continue to earn attention without overshadowing her role at the desk. Since taking over as host in 2015, the UConn alum has brought both substance and polish to First Take, keeping the show sharp, quick-paced, and viewer-focused.

Behind the scenes, Qerim remains just as active. Off camera, she supports organizations like the Boys and Girls Club of America and the Innocence Project, often using her platform to highlight causes close to her. Occasionally, she weaves in personal insights during the show, giving fans a glimpse beyond the camera.

Qerim returns to First Take on Monday at 10 a.m. ET. Whether it’s leading the discussion or making a fashion statement, it remains to be seen.

Brittney Griner Finally Breaks Her Silence Over Alleged Caitlin Clark Comments That The WNBA Refused To Investigate

Brittney Griner speaking to reporterBrittney Griner (Photo via Twitter)
WNBA star Brittney Griner was at the center of a new debate over what she allegedly said in a game against basketball phenom Caitlin Clark.

The Atlanta Dream center found herself at the center of social media controversy last month when some fans thought she disparaged Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark upon fouling out.

The game’s broadcast focused on an upset Griner saying something as she returned to the Dream bench after fouling out of the game. While there’s no audio of this moment, some who tried to read Griner’s lips thought she called Clark a “trash f–king white girl.”

However, there’s no proof of Griner saying those actual words since others thought she stated something else.

It took weeks for someone to finally get a quote from her, and she provided much of nothing.

Brittney Griner was asked about this moment before her team’s June 15 game against the Washington Mystics and said, “I remember fouling out, being mad. I remember fouling out on, I believe it was [Natasha] Howard driving to the basket. They said I put my hand in.”

WNBA Chooses Not To Investigate Brittney Griner

Griner Drops F-Bomb, Apologizes Amid Clark Slur RowBrittney Griner (Photo By Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)
Moments before the conclusion of the Indiana Fever’s 81-76 victory over the Dream at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta weeks ago, cameras seemingly caught Atlanta Dream star center Brittney Griner labeling Caitlin Clark “trash” before calling her a “f***ing white girl” in frustration over a foul on Natasha Howard.

The clip of Griner speaking on the bench, lacking context, spread on social media and went viral.

Griner, who won a gold medal for Team USA at the Summer Olympics in Paris in 2024, essentially got aw@y with whatever came out of her mouth because the league basically ignored the controversy.

This incident is not the only time Griner vocalized her frustrations this season. Following another game, she stormed off mid-interview, yelling at the referees to “be f—ing better.