Award Winning Sports Broadcasters

Mike Tirico grew up loving sports. But he didn't perform as well on the playing fields as he did in the classroom. In high school, Mike set his sights on entering Syracuse University to become a professional sports broadcaster. After a decades-long career, Mike is still going strong as the prime-time host of NBC's Olympics coverage and the cohost of Sunday Night Football. Part of the Award-Winning Sports Broadcasters series, Mike Tirico tells the story of how a young boy from Queens grew up to become a fixture on television each week for sports fans across the United States.

Malika Andrews grew up watching basketball and discussing it with her family in great detail. An avid sports fan, she also took part in a wide range of athletic activities during her school years. When young Malika wasn't watching a Golden State Warriors game, she was reading or writing. After joining the staff of her college newspaper, Malika discovered that combining these passions could lead her to a fulfilling career in sports broadcasting. Part of the Award-Winning Sports Broadcasters series, Malika Andrews tells the story of the young journalist who became the first woman to host the NBA Draft.

Nate Burleson has enjoyed a long and successful career in the public eye. As the son of a professional football player, he was drawn to sports at an early age. After spending eleven years in the NFL, Nate decided to pursue a second profession-as a sports broadcaster. His outgoing nature and willingness to keep performing as part of a team led him to become a cohost of CBS Mornings, where he now reports about sports and other news each weekday. Part of the Award-Winning Sports Broadcasters series, Nate Burleson tells the story of a gifted athlete, sportscaster, and TV host.

Cris Collinsworth was drawn to sports from an early age. By the time he reached high school, it was apparent that football was his game. The All-American Quarterback earned a football scholarship to play for the University of Florida. He began making a name for himself during his first season with the Florida Gators. After graduation, he went on to play for the Cincinnati Bengals for eight seasons. Following his pro-football career, Cris went on to become a sports analyst, hosting Sunday Night Football. Part of the Award-Winning Sports Broadcasters series, Cris Collinsworth tells the story of a talented athlete who became one of the most successful sports broadcasters on television.

When Holly Rowe was growing up in Utah, few women reported about sports on radio and television. But Holly was taught that girls can become anything they want to be-including sports broadcasters. She never hesitated to pursue her dream of announcing games for her beloved BYU Cougars. She went on to become one of the most famous reporters for WNBA games and the first woman to serve as a color commentator for the Utah Jazz. Part of the Award-Winning Sports Broadcasters series, Holly Rowe tells the story of woman who took advantage of every opportunity to create the career in sports journalism she wanted for herself.

Mike Breen seemed destined for a career in sports. He became a dedicated Knicks fan while growing up in New York. Although he played basketball himself, he discovered that his talents lay in a related field-announcing games. After getting his start reporting about sports and other news, his big break came from a morning radio show. Soon Mike was calling games on ESPN alongside one of his childhood idols. Part of the Award-Winning Sports Broadcasters series, Mike Breen tells the story of a boy from Yonkers who grew up to become one of the most recognizable voices in basketball.