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Cosell

American  
[koh-sel] / koʊˈsɛl /

noun

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


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I also remember one rather loud local radio broadcaster, Howard Cosell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

As he does every year, Cosell shared with The Times his highly detailed breakdowns of the top quarterback prospects, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses as did Neuheisel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

The call from ringside, by the king of obnoxious sportscasting, Howard Cosell, marked the fight and the fighters for the ages.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 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

I read a scene from 1977, when I watched Howard Cosell interview Renée Richards on ABC’s “Wide World of Sports,” after she’d won the right to compete in the women’s division of the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2024

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