Carissa Thompson

Although broadcaster Carissa Thompson knew that she wanted to be part of the entertainment world from a young age, she also invested time in academic pursuits. This Seattle-born television queen moved all the way across the states to acquire a degree from UCLA in Societal Law before finding fame on the small screen.

Carissa is a very in-demand host, and her credentials include time on NFL on Fox and co-hosting the show Ultimate Beastmaster. We're sure viewers will agree that she is a true epitome of talent, skill, and beauty!

Amanda Pflugard

Some presenters do it for the money, but others like Amanda Pflugard do it for the love of the game! She is heavily invested in the Boston Celtics NFL team. Currently, She works as their sideline reporter, where she has a horde of duties like interviewing players before and after games and assisting with the live analysis of the match!

However, Amanda doesn't only focus on football. When she isn't reporting on her Boston brethren, she works at the PAC-12 network, where she covers several events, including gymnastics as well as track and field! Clearly, she is a huge fan of athletics.

 

Sara Carbonero Arévalo

Of course, the world of sports broadcasting isn't limited to just the United States; and there are several amazingly talented broadcasters out there, and one of them is Sara Carbonero Arévalo!

Sara's love for sports entertainment shines right out of the gate, and she spearheaded a path for herself from the halls of varsity straight into an internship at Radio Marca. It only took a mere six months at the job before she was appointed permanently, and there onwards, there has been no looking back for her. Since 2009 she has been signed at Telecinco network, and you can admire her work on a myriad of shows there.

Brittany McHenry

If you're a fan of the ESPN network, then surely you've heard the name and hopefully seen Brittany McHenry. This talented television personality now works at Fox, where she has the role of commentator on Fox Nation, an online platform that runs twenty-four hours every day of the week - keeping Brittany very busy.

Yet this fast pace isn't a problem for a lady of her talents. After all, she graduated with a degree in Journalism. McHenry earned her stripes as an anchor and a sideline reporter, which shows us that she is very deserving of the illustrious career she has built for herself.

 Olivia Harlan

We got to know her as broadcaster Olivia Harlan, but she's now missus Dekker after she wed famous basketball player, Sam Dekker. Being a huge sports fan, it seems to make sense that she invested in a marriage with a star athlete!

Olivia has several other credentials than having a renowned husband, though! She's part of the first father-daughter team to ever comment call on a football game, and she's a philanthropist of note. Harlan even asked the guests at her wedding to donate to charity rather than buy the couple gifts! Don't you think that is a lovely gesture from this talented sports television host?

Jimena Sanchez

As we know, the United States is a melting pot of talented people who move there to pursue their dreams, and one of those individuals is none other than renowned sports broadcaster Jimena Sanchez!

Jimena is probably one of the most well-known personalities on US television, and we can promise you it's not just because of her stunning beauty. No, she's a professional with loads of skill, and anyone who has watched her work on networks like Fox will not be to differ! She's a massive fan of a wide variety of sports, and we certainly think that America gained an asset when she joined their team!

Erin Hawksworth

America has a neighbor to the north, and although they don't always like to admit it, the states have some love for certain Canadian individuals. One of those is broadcaster Erin Hawksworth, who shone on several USA networks before she returned to her Canadian roots.

Her work as a sports reporter took her all across North America as well as to glorious parts of the world, like Athens, where she covered the 2004 Summer Olympics, which isn't a task given to just any individual. The states will miss her, but luckily technology can help them stay in touch with this fan favorite's work!

 Jenn Sterger

Jenn Sterger started as a model for magazines such as Playboy and Maxim after being discovered at a Miami football game. Her entry into sports journalism was through writing columns in Sports Illustrated after which she came to be hired by the New York Jets to be the new Gameday Host; they were that impressed!

The reporter became a regular segment host on the show Race to Madness whereby, she visited the school’s campus to interact with the players and the fans. Since 2019, the former FSU Cowgirl is a host at All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where she conducts backstage interviews and gives game updates.

Kelsey Wingert

A Braves Country favorite, Kelsey Wingert, worked for the Fox Sports South as a sideline reporter for four seasons before bidding them adieu. She covered for the Atlanta Braves and all other teams under the wings of Fox Sports South during the season.

The offseason went by doing studio cut-ins for NBA and NHL games and covering Atlantic Coast Conference football games. An alumnus of LSU, Wingert was a volleyball player herself with interest in TV Broadcasting. This Texan beauty's work ethic is impressive; she suffered an eye socket fracture in 2018 due to foul play but quickly returned to her job - Kelsey's determination to excel remains unmatched!

Kacie McDonnell

Kacie McDonnell has had a dynamic career! She started as a traffic reporter at Fox 29 but became one of the most sought-after sports anchors in just a few years. She was a fill-in anchor for Good Day Philadelphia, which she left for sideline reporting in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kacie switched lanes many times; from Kansas, she again shifted to
Boston to serve as an anchor for New England Sports Network. Before finally settling as the Fox Nation sports and lifestyle host, she covered the event when her alma mater ‘Villanova University’ played and won the Turner Sports title twice.

 Lauren Gardner

If you are a sports fan who follows their games religiously, there is a slim chance that you would have missed Lauren Gardner, who is ever so ready with her witty remarks! Her work has never been limited to one game, be it baseball, football, basketball, or even hockey, you name it, and she has done it.

This versatility has allowed her to be a part of various channels, including Altitude Sports, Entertainment, Fox Sports. This former cheerleader has not only carved a niche for herself in sideline reporting, but she is also a regular in red carpet events and television series such as Sports Detectives.

Alex Curry

Alex Curry has been an ardent fan of soccer since her youth, and the records set by her only justify her love for the sport! The reporter even holds the NISRA title with her team (2006). A Journalism major from San Diego State University, she had her first exposure to the field while in school when she worked for Fuel TV.

Alex is well known for being the host of Angels Weekly and Kings Weekly. Her stints also include covering The World University Games for Fox College Sports in addition to Pro Beach Valley Series for NBC Sports. This beauty from Southern California is also a proudly vocal fitness enthusiast.

 Allie LaForce

An Emmy Award recipient, a beauty pageant titleholder, model, producer, and a journalist! Alexandra Leigh LaForce has done it all. She started her sideline reporting career with Sportstime Ohio during the 2010 Mid-American Conference’s football season.

Soon after college, she was signed by Fox affiliate WJW as a reporter and anchor. It was for FOX 8’s show Friday Night Touchdown that she received an Emmy. This Ohio University Journalism graduate is also the first one to represent her state as Miss Teen USA. Truly, Allie’s hat must be overflowing with all the feathers!

Cari Champion

The journey of this co-host of the coveted show Titan Games has been difficult. Being one of the few African-American anchors of her time, Cari Champion had to work her way up with several hardships but with a heart filled with hope for a better future.

The journalist did several reporting jobs before discovering her passion for sports anchoring while covering for players like Serena Williams and Venus. She got her to break at ESPN, where she was hired by Jemele Hill, who, incidentally, co-hosts Titan Games with Champion. Cari moderated debates between sports experts before finally making her debut as a journalist in 2014 for E:60.

 Erin Andrews

Erin Andrews is a household name in America thanks to her stint in Dancing with the Stars, in addition to being a remarkable sideline reporter. Before her rise to prominence with ESPN in 2004, Andrews was a freelance reporter and local studio host in Atlanta.

This television personality covered various primetime games and shows not only in the sports arena but various other fields like National Spell Bee competitions, Awards, and Dance shows as well. Andrews eventually left ESPN to join Fox Sports, where she became the first host of the Fox College Football show.

Heidi Watney

Heidi Watney was not new to the world of sports when she started her career in the field of broadcasting. She was a National Merit Scholar with experience in cheerleading and gymnastics.

The sportscaster was initially a morning traffic reporter but soon transitioned to sports anchor in mere two years. When Heidi moved to Massachusetts, she served as a gameday reporter for the Boston Red Sox, for whom she also hosted various other events. Watney was quick to climb ranks, and in 2012 she became the host of Quick Pitch, a show by MLB Network.

Kaylee Hartung

Following a summer internship with NBC, whereby she assisted Bob Schieffer, Kaylee Hartung rose to associate producer position on the weekend program- Face the Nation. The stunning reporter was working for ABC News but has recently joined the Disney family again as a correspondent based in New York.

Her graduation major - Politics and Journalism-is in tune with her inquisitive nature! She even bagged a full feature spread in Unplugged Under 40. Hartung used to cover political and social stories and established herself as a thorough investigator before becoming an Emmy Award-winning sportscaster for ESPN.

Kristine Leahy

Kristine Leahy rose to prominence as the host of the super famous game show American Ninja Warrior, but her journey as an anchor and commentator began way before that. Having graduated from the University of Boston, she immediately began looking for a job as an anchor.

Dreams turned to reality as Kristine was soon hired by NBC as a reporter, and her career only seemed to accelerate from there. Speaking of which, she even graced our screens as a sideline reporter as she covered March Madness for Turner Sports. The lady is even known for being the former host of Sports 1's The Herd which is a prominent simulcast.

Laura Rutledge

Born in St Petersburg, Laura Rutledge rose to fame back in 2012, when she was crowned as Miss Florida back in 2012. So it must come as no big surprise when we tell you that she has both beauty and brains, and more than just a dash of charm to go with it.

But she was always passionate about broadcasting journalism, which is understandable because Laura majored in the field back at college. Known for the various supplements she offered to ESPN, the charming lady has also covered various events for prominent channels like CNN International.

Maria Taylor

Born and raised in Alpharetta, Georgia, Maria Taylor showed keen interest in sports, specifically volleyball, which was evident by the various accolades she won over the years throughout her time at Centennial High School. Her passion for football and journalism led her to the career path she is in today: reporter of all things football.

She has a remarkable reputation for working with the ESPN Network both as a host and analyst. In fact, Maria even started hosting her very own show on the same channel called NBA Countdown, and we must say, she is doing a remarkable job so far!

Meredith Marakovits

The Pennsylvanian sideline reporter Meredith Marakovits earned her scholarship to play volleyball at the University of La Salle. We think it is this time with sports that planted the seed for her future career as a sideline sports reporter.

The highlights of her orbit in the industry are definitely her time as a YES network host and her work as a sideline anchor on Comcast SportsNet for the Philadelphia 76ers, to be specific. But she worked her way up, with no shortcuts to getting to where she is now. She used to be a pre and post-game show presenter and reporter for a small-scale television corporation in her hometown!

 Sage Steele

Speaking of famed reporters in the game (pun intended), one simply cannot forget to mention Sage Steele, who is obviously top-notch in the realm. But what could we expect of a talented, dazzling young woman who has a Bachelors's degree in sports communication from the University of Indiana?

Yet, she didn't land on great gigs soon; in fact, it took her 20 years to get what Sage considers to be the most honorable moment of her career when she was given a deal to be the commencement speaker. It was at Indiana University's undergrad ceremony- now that is a lady who holds her roots in high regards!

Jenn Brown

Jenn Brown always had a thing for sports and was very athletically inclined even as a young kid. Her passion only became deeper as she grew up, and by the time the driven young lady was in the University of Florida, she was already a collegiate athlete.

She only decided to take her love for a good game a step further and went into sports journalism. That was a good choice because Jenn was a natural, and before she worked for ESPN, she even worked as a Showtime sports reporter for a couple of years! Now isn't that a pretty impressive resume?

Jen Hale

Jen Hale kicked off her successful career when she was hired as a journalist by KNOE-TV in Louisiana, where she offered her service as a capitol correspondent. And this job role allowed her to grow individually and kickstarted a very lucrative career.

Then Jen got a good deal as a weekend reporter for WVTM in Alabama, at which time she even authored her very own bestselling book Historic Plantations of Alabama’s Black Belt. From writing a book to being a FOX News sideline reporter, this hardworking damsel is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to broadcasting journalism.

Kristina Akra

Kristina Akra is one beautiful, charming, and talented lady who had a knack for sports from a very young age. When it was time for college, the charmer chose to attend the University of Florida, where she graduated with a news broadcasting degree at the College of Journalism and Communications.

So it is not that surprising that she is a renowned reporter working for big leagues in the scene like CNN on shows like Weekend Express with Lynn Smith and News Day. With a well-spinning orbit in reporting, great fame, and good money, Kristina is living life to the fullest!

Kristen Ledlow

Judging by her looks, one would assume that Kristen Ledlow is a pinup or is some ramp walker. Well, to them, we say, "props to you!" because this stunning woman first rose to prominence as Miss Capital City USA and then became the third runner up in the Miss Florida USA pageant. Now that explains how she is such a natural in front of the cameras, doesn't it?

After graduating from college, however, Kristen decided to make good use of her charms and became invested in being an anchor. And now, she is among the topmost sought after sideline reporters! Well done, gal!

Rebecca Haarlow

Most sports reporters, or almost all of them, used to have a thing for sports from an early age. But some, like Rebecca Haarlow, had a full-blown career as an athlete before covering sports events for millions to watch or listen to.

As for your information, Rebecca secured six state medals as a track star and went down in history for being the second-highest mark in the history of Princeton University. No wonder she is now having an extensive career and is reporting for the NBA on TNT, MSG Network, and even the NFL Network!

Michelle Beisner

Michelle Beisner-Bruck has become synonymous with NFL reporting and has been a feature reporter for ESPN for more than a decade. Her love for sports did not start with football though, as she began as a pit reporter for car racing before transitioning to the pitch.

Currently, Michelle is at the height of her powers. She has earned a considerable following owing to her expertise and analysis of the NFL. She extends her passion for the game to her personal life as she's married to a fellow sportscaster, and for Michelle, sports is not just a hobby. It's a way of life as well!

Molly McGrath

After graduating in 2011 with a communications degree, Molly's path in journalism was pretty much cut out. She started out with ESPN as a production assistant working on sports highlights as well as contributing to other shows.

McGrath has worked with other leading TV networks like FOX and ABC showcasing her diversity as a journalist. Her love for sports still takes center-stage, and currently, on contract with ESPN, McGrath covers college football. Her knowledge in the sport coupled with her unique style of commentary has endeared her to many fans, making her one of the most popular sportscasters.

Sam Ponder

Samantha Ponder's love affair with sports dates back to 2006, when her glitzy career kicked off. What a journey it has been for this trailblazer whose love for the game is exemplified through her astute reporting as the host of Sunday NFL Countdown on ESPN.

Be it basketball or football, Ponder is your go-to-girl for the latest, and her fantastic style of delivery will get you hooked even if you're not a fan of sports. Then again, it's what she's been doing all her life. Hers is a face you won't miss at the biggest NFL fixtures, and as her fans, we are fortunate to have her around!

Jamie Erdahl

Born Jamie Marie Erdahl in Minnesota, the 32-year-old CBS Sports sideline reporter is creative and thinks fast when solving problems. One such instance was during a game in which she had to step in for her colleagues who lost their booth, completing the task with utmost ease despite it not being her forte.

Once a basketball and softball player, being on the field is something she has cherished and takes advantage of the experience to dominate the sidelines during high profile games. Hers is a rise that is taking her to the top, and all we can do is wait and see the next big project Jamie has up her sleeves.

Kathryn Tappen

Kathryn Tappen was quite the athlete during her earlier years, playing baseball and basketball, and participated in track events, setting her up for a perfect career as a sportscaster. Her understanding of everything hockey has seen her carve out a niche for herself in the industry. Amazing reviews with her factual reporting stands out in a field crowded with many other high profile reporters.

The mother of three has won the Woman of Inspiration award for her work.
It was no surprise when she got married to a hockey player as her life revolves around sports, but sadly their union ended in a split.

Amanda Balionis

Amanda was introduced to golf at the age of nine and instantly fell in love with the sport. Quite the athlete, she also excelled in swimming and volleyball, which she played through her high school years before delving into broadcast journalism. She put her many years' experience at golfing to use by majorly covering golf events.

Her big break came in 2017 when she got a contract with CBS, one of the most renowned sports broadcasters, but not before working her way up from being a high school sports journalist at the MSG Network. The dog lover dedicates her free time to saving dogs and teaching yoga.

Alanna Rizzo

It is hard to talk about broadcast journalism without mentioning Alanna Rizzo, a seven-time regional Emmy award winner and also an athletics hall of Famer for her exploits in track and cross country earlier in her life. Working for the Los Angeles broadcast team at Spectrum SportsNet has proven to be her silver lining as the contract has seen her net worth rise to a staggering $1 million.

Apart from journalism, this decorated personality has used her fame and proceeds to set up the Guidry's Guardian Foundation, whose main aim is to rescue and provide care for animals in need.

Jill Arrington

To say that the mother of one is all beauty would be a disservice to Jill Arrington, a celebrated sportscaster, and TV host, as she also has the brains and endless talents that have seen her bag lucrative roles. Her looks have also received recognition from over two magazines as one of the most appealing women on the planet, which helped her land top-notch endorsement deals due to the fame.

Having worked for some of the most-watched sports channels like ESPN, Fox Sports, and KCBS-TV, Jill Arrington is a name and face we will see for quite some time.

 Shannon Spake

The NASCAR cup series enjoys viewership with over one million subscribers, and at the center of it all is Shannon, one of their most renowned reporters, nicknamed The NASCAR girl. The Fox Sports reporter has been gracing our screens since the early 2000s, and she's still at it, decades later.

A mother to twins, one of her proudest moments was taking her kids to the theatre to watch the movie Cars 3, in which she voiced the character 'Shannon Spokes,' leaving them in awe as they couldn't imagine their mum as a car.

Melissa Stark

Melissa Stark is arguably one of the most celebrated TV personalities, majorly for her work on the show Monday Night Football on the NFL Network. As a sports journalist, a mishap or two never lacks; Melissa was once hit at the back of the head from a ball, and her seasoned reporting skills helped her deal with the situation in a subtle way. She brushed it off and continued with her coverage as if nothing had happened.

Having studied foreign affairs and Spanish, the star could not have imagined she would later dive into broadcast journalism, which she has perfected now.

Jennifer Dell

American NFL reporter for CBS Sports Jennifer Sheryl Dell is a guru in many things and, more importantly, a standard for sideline reporters. Her skill in anchoring does not speak of anything a graduate of Hospitality and Tourism Management should possess.

After learning that Jennifer's job as a sideline reporter didn't stop her from launching a food-focused project with her college friend, we just can't stop adoring this versatile broadcaster of a woman! She found love in the sports arena too, when she and Will Middlebrooks, the third baseman for the Red Sox at that time, started dating and eventually got married in 2014.

Melanie Collins

While Melanie Collins was born and raised in Pennsylvania, she always wanted to become a reporter with a difference, and that quest led her to study Sports Journalism. She graduated in 2008 and went on to get a job as a weather reporter for AccuWeather, E! News Now, NBC Sports Network, and many more.

Her current job as a sideline reporter for NFL's CBS Sports shows how unstoppable Melanie is. She even poses as host of The Big Break, and tours the world, reporting on major sporting events for Yahoo! Sports.

Kayce Smith

When it comes to being an all-around talent, there are few examples as good as Kayce Smith. This woman can take on multiple roles, and that ability makes her a fantastic asset for whoever employs her. From radio to standing in as a host as well as production, Kayce has been part of it all and knows the broadcasting industry inside out.

She's been around the block, too, having graduated from the University of Texas, then working in Boston, to finally moving to the Big Apple where her career is thriving. We reckon the program Barstool Sports and SiriusXM radio are lucky to have such a prodigy on their side.