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Who coined the phrase 'Boo-yah!'?

    Stuart Scott.

When it began in 1979, what did ESPN stand for?
    Entertainment and Sports Programming Network. That official title was dropped in 1985 and became ESPN, Inc. As of 2007, ESPN was owned by ABC network, who's owned by Walt Disney.

Who hosts the show '2 Minute Drill'?
    Kenny Mayne. '2 Minute Drill' is a sports quiz show.

Who are the announcers on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball?
    Joe Morgan and John Miller. Morgan is in the baseball Hall of Fame as a second baseman.

Which of these is or was not a 'Sportscenter' catchphrase?
    'Ain't that swell'. I made 'Ain't that swell' up.

Who is nicknamed 'The Swami'?
    Chris Berman. That is Chris Berman's nickname when he picks the football games.

'Which 'Sportscenter' personality has a regular column in 'ESPN the Magazine' titled 'Outtakes'?
    Dan Patrick. 'Outtakes' is Dan Patrick's interview with a sports athlete.

Who left ESPN first?
    Keith Olbermann. Olbermann defected to Fox Sports.

In a famous 'This is Sportscenter' commercial, what boxer proclaimed, 'Steiner, come out and get your whooping'?
    Evander Holyfield. It was one of the funniest commercials ever.

Where is ESPN studios located?
    Bristol, Connecticut.

What is ESPN's sports awards show called?
    'ESPY's'. The ESPY's, held in February, awards excellence in sports performance yearly.

Which of these people is an ESPN hockey analyst?
    Darren Pang. Pang is known for his unique voice.

What ESPN basketball analyst was the coach of the Portland Trail Blazers when they selected Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan in the NBA draft?
    Jack Ramsey. A very bad move.

In a famous 'This is Sportcenter' commercial, what 'Sporstcenter' anchor just missed getting a 'perfect show'?
    Dan Patrick.

What sports event does ESPN not cover?
    Belmont Stakes. The Belmont Stakes is covered by network coverage.


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