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25 Black Female Sports Reporters You Need to Know - Page 6

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Black Women in sports journalism are a forced to be reckoned with. Tasked with matching the energy, and knowledge of their male counterparts, these women — especially black women — put their best foot forward. Despite the daily challenges put in front of them, these fearless women prove that they belong in the industry. ESPN’s Malika Andrews said it best when asked ‘What’s it like to work in a male-dominated space’, she challenged the notion that Men are ‘dominating’ by replying: “I work in a space that is male-populated, but women also dominate.”

Who was the first Black Female Sports Reporter?

Jayne Kennedy Overton was the first Black woman to host a network sports television broadcast when she joined CBS’ NFL Today in 1978.

Who is the hottest Black Female Sports Reporter?

Taylor Rooks is one of the hottest names in Women’s sports reporting. Rooks began her journalism career in college, attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she majored in Broadcast Journalism. In August 2014—two months out of college—Rooks became an on-air host, reporter, and correspondent for the Big Ten Network. In August 2016, Rooks became a host, reporter, and anchor for SportsNet New York. Rooks was also a sideline reporter for CBS Sports Network for the 2016-2017 college football season. She currently appears on Thursday Night Football, Bleacher Report and Turner Sports.

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1. Taylor Rooks

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2. Malika Andrews

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3. Chiney Ogwumike

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4. Janerika Owens

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5. Elle Duncan

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6. Amina Smith

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7. Christine Williamson

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8. Andraya Carter

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9. Monica McNutt

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10. Stephanie Ready

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11. LaChina Robinson

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12. Kendra Andrews

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13. Cari Champion

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14. Ros Gold-Onwude

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15. Arielle Chambers

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16. Pam Oliver

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17. Maria Taylor

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18. Christy Winters Scott

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19. Kimberly A. Martin

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20. Mimi Fawaz

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21. Carolyn Peck

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22. Sage Steele

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23. Kristina Pink

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24. Usher Komugisha

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25. Carol Tshabalala

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