Molly Qerim (Photo By Instagram/@mollyqerim)
Molly Qerim just gave sports fans in New York a reason to clear their calendars. The longtime host of ESPN’s First Take revealed that she and Stephen A. Smith are taking the show out of the studio and onto a live stage later this month. It’s a rare chance for viewers to catch the dynamic duo in action, up close and personal.

Qerim, who’s been at the helm of First Take since 2015, shared the exciting news on Instagram. The show will broadcast live from Fanatics Fest in New York City on Friday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to noon Eastern Time.

ESPN officially confirmed the appearance in a post Wednesday, writing, “First Take will be LIVE from Fanatics Fest Friday, June 20, See you there!”

Fans React To Live First Take at Fanatics Fest

Molly Qerim and Stephen Smith (Photo By Imagn Images)

Unsurprisingly, fans are buzzing about the upcoming broadcast. With Qerim’s popularity on social media, she boasts over 700,000 Instagram followers, and Smith’s headline-making takes, the live appearance promises to draw a crowd. The chemistry between the two has become a staple of morning sports television, and now fans will get to see it in person.

“Let’s goooo,” one fan wrote in the comments, clearly fired up.

Others echoed the excitement, posting fire emojis and even drawing comparisons to The Shop, asking who would pull the better guest lineup.

Another added, “Another great event in New York City. God bless you all.”

Fanatics Fest, hosted by the global sports memorabilia brand Fanatics, ranks among the premier events for collectors and fans alike. Featuring exclusive merchandise and appearances from top names in sports and entertainment, the festival gives fans rare access to the industry’s biggest personalities. This year, First Take is taking center stage.

Qerim, a proud UConn alum, is known for her balance and quick wit on air. She often keeps Stephen A. Smith in check, no easy task. Now, she’s bringing that same energy to the public. Fans are thrilled and showing their excitement online. Judging by the buzz, the city is more than ready for her next move.

Angel Reese Reveals What She’s Concealing Underneath Her Iconic One Legging, And It’s Not What You’d Expect

Angel Reese (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LSU Tigers star Angel Resse has been making a lot of headlines after her match against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Reese has a unique fashion for her matches, she wears leggings on only one of her legs and she recently revealed the secret of doing so.

Reese lost her recent game against the Iowa Hawkeyes which left the fans wondering if she would continue with LSU or declare for the WNBA draft. Those questions have also been answered by Reese in her recent collaboration with Vogue.

Why does Angel Reese wear one legging attire?

Angel Reese wears only one legging as a part of her one-court attire and the fans have grown curious about it. Many people speculated that it was part of a superstition that Reese followed, however, that is not the case. The LSU star has herself revealed the reason for the unique dressing choice and it may surprise a lot of people.

“I had surgery two years back on my shin. I have a rod in my leg… I cover the scar on one, and then the two players that I admire, Te’a Cooper and A’ja Wilson, also wear it, too. So it is swag. But I have used it to cover my scar,” said Angel Reese. She revealed that she had surgery on her leg and had a scar on it. She wears the leggings to hide that scar and at the same time as a swag fashion accessory.

Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft with Vogue photoshoot

After the Tigers failed to stand up against Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes the fans were left wondering if the LSU star Angel Reese would declare for the upcoming NBA draft. Reese has answered those questions with a beautiful photoshoot in collaboration with Vogue. Reese did a photo shoot with the brand and announced that she would be declaring for the WNBA draft.

Reese expressed her thoughts about the decision on her official X (formerly Twitter) account. “Making my announcement with VOGUE was ICONIC. In the new world that I am stepping into, just believe in me, trust in me, and give me time to learn and grow!” said Reese in the post. She thanked her supporters for their support and love and also asked them to trust her in her new journey.

What do you think of Angel Reese’s secret about the one-legging attire? Which do you think will pick up Reese in the draft? We are eager to know your thoughts, so drop down in the comments and let us know.