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Cosell

American  
[koh-sel] / koʊˈsɛl /

noun

  1. Howard, 1918–95, U.S. sportscaster.


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“Is football a game or a religion?” the sports broadcaster Howard Cosell once asked with exasperation.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

During the US TV broadcast, commentator Howard Cosell summed up the performance: "George Foreman: Too big. Too strong. In perfect shape. The punches crisp from the very beginning."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

Noted quarterback evaluator Greg Cosell said it’s a trend that’s going to continue in years to come.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2024

He became a sports broadcaster for NBC and ABC, including a brief run as a replacement for broadcaster Howard Cosell on “Monday Night Football.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024

The announcers were hosted by Cosell and a variety of different guest host, among them Frank Gifford, Bruce Jenner, Telly Savalas, Billy Crystal, Cathy Lee Crosby, Lee Majors and others.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024