Courtney Cronin (Photo Via X/@CourtneyRCronin)
Courtney Cronin walked into ESPN’s “First Take” on Thursday morning, and within minutes, the conversation wasn’t just about sports. It was about her.
The award-winning journalist, filling in for Molly Qerim, didn’t just step up to the plate- she owned the set. And yes, she did it wearing a head-turning, all-pink ensemble that had fans talking before the show even started.
Cronin, who’s no stranger to NFL reporting or sharp on-air analysis, took a bold swing on Thursday and connected in more ways than one. Her vibrant monochromatic pink outfit had social media buzzing well before the first segment aired. She posted the fit on Instagram ahead of the broadcast, and the response was instant.
An Eye-Catching Moment With Staying Power
Courtney Cronin (Photo Via Instagram/@courtneyrcronin)
Known for her detailed NFL coverage, Cronin has spent years building a reputation with strong reporting chops. She joined ESPN in 2017 and has since covered both the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears. Prior to that, she reported for the San Jose Mercury News, covering West Coast powerhouses like the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers and San Jose Sharks.
On Thursday, she reminded everyone that presence matters as much as perspective. Fans quickly praised her in the comments section.
“You look magnificent as ever Courtney!!!” one wrote.
Another chimed in, “Courtney is the baddest boss woman true BBW”
A third nailed the overall sentiment, saying, “Yay! Taking over First Take!”
While Cronin is often seen delivering thoughtful insights on “SportsCenter” or going toe-to-toe on “Around the Horn,” this appearance felt different. She brought the energy, confidence, and poise usually reserved for ESPN’s most seasoned hosts.
Though ESPN has yet to reveal its long-term plans for Cronin, viewers might not have to wait long to see more of her. She’s back hosting “First Take” again Friday, and with “Around the Horn” ending in May, fans are already speculating about what’s next. One fan put it simply: “I look for Courtney to take an even bigger role on First Take or maybe Pardon the Interruption.” If Thursday’s showing was any indication, Courtney Cronin isn’t just filling in. She’s stepping forward.
Everyone Is Falling In Love With Grand Theft Auto VI’s New Female Character Who Looks Stunningly Real
GTA Lucia (Photo via Twitter)
Social media might be down incredibly bad as Lucia from Grand Theft Auto is going insanely viral.
GTA 6’s trailer 2 officially broke a record after the upcoming second look at the game, which has continued to take forever to come out.
GTA 6 broke the record for the longest wait between a first and second trailer for a Rockstar Games title ever.
Rockstar has built a rich world of criminals, lunatics, and thieves spanning from Liberty City to San Andreas and beyond. With GTA 6 on the horizon, fans have become ecstatic after seeing a picture of Lucia.
For those unaware, she is a female criminal in the game. Grand Theft Auto states that she did her time at a prison complex in the State of Leonida in the mid-2020s for an unknown crime.
As anticipation builds for the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, a picture shows Lucia stripped down to a two-piece bikini.
#GTA6 #GTAVI #GTA
GTA 6 Lucia pic.twitter.com/Is6BuMEi9b— Watchman (@DarkChannel_) December 26, 2024
Here is how fans reacted to Lucia’s apparent new look in Grand Theft Auto:
“Everything is woke if you’ve never seen a woman’s body irl,” one fan said.
Everything is woke if you’ve never seen a woman’s body irl
— Truffle (@Lynndor_Truffle) December 28, 2024
“They better have some awesome clothing to choose from. Gotta look cute while doing missions,” a second fan added.
A third fan knew they were no match for her: “If I was in a beauty contest against her, she’d get first place, and I’d get disqualified.”
“She’s beautiful, my sapphic heart can’t take it 🤧,” another X user added.
“not leaving my house anytime soon,” a fan stated about the impending release of the game.
“No arsenal, but ima be a gooner for sure, a sixth fan added.
One final fan added: “Anybody upset about a video game character needs to seriously reevaluate their life.”
Fans Have Waited A Long Time For Grand Theft Auto To Release New Game
After more than a decade of waiting, Grand Theft Auto VI is supposedly finally set to come out in 2025.
Despite their hopes for a release this year fading, the community remains engaged in hopes that a second trailer will be released in early 2025 and a release date of the actual game will come out.
With each passing day, the desire for more news grows stronger.
Hopefully, 2025 will give the fans what they so desperately want.
