Holly Rowe is an American sports journalist renowned for her extensive work with ESPN. Born on June 16, 1966, she has been a prominent figure in sports broadcasting for over three decades.
Career Highlights:
- ESPN Tenure: Rowe joined ESPN full-time in August 1998, after contributing to select broadcasts since 1997. She serves as a sideline reporter for college football and basketball, covering events like the NCAA Women’s Final Four and the Women’s College World Series.
- Versatility: Beyond sideline reporting, Rowe provides play-by-play commentary for women’s sports, including basketball, softball, volleyball, and gymnastics. She has also covered soccer, swimming, track and field, and the Little League World Series.
- Utah Jazz: In October 2021, Rowe made history as the first female color commentator for the Utah Jazz during a game against the Sacramento Kings.
Accolades:
- Sports Emmy Award: Rowe won the 2022 Sports Emmy for Outstanding Personality/Reporter.
- Curt Gowdy Award: In 2023, she received the Curt Gowdy Electronic Media Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Personal Background:
A graduate of the University of Utah with a degree in broadcast journalism, Rowe has also been a passionate advocate for cancer research and prevention following her own battle with Stage IV Metastatic Melanoma.
Social Media Presence:
Rowe maintains an active presence on social media, sharing insights and updates related to her work and interests.
- Instagram: @sportsiren, with over 120,000 followers.
- Facebook: Holly Rowe ESPN.
For a recent example of her work, here’s a segment where Holly Rowe discusses JuJu Watkins’ season-ending injury: