Sage Steele

SAGE STEELE: Voice of Sports Broadcasting
Former ESPN SportsCenter Host, Current Podcast Host of The Sage Steele Show, and One of the Country’s Most Popular and Respected Broadcasters
An accomplished broadcaster and MC, best recognized for her role as a long-time host of SportsCenter and her extensive coverage of major sporting events, including the Super Bowl and NBA Finals. In addition to her work at ESPN, she has hosted a variety of high-profile events, showcasing her versatility and expertise in the industry.
Sage Steele is one of the country’s most popular and respected broadcasters, and currently hosts her own podcast, The Sage Steele Show, on YouTube and all podcast platforms. Previously, she was a fixture at ESPN from 2007-2023, primarily hosting the network’s flagship show, SportsCenter.
HERE’S WHAT MAKES SAGE EXTRAORDINARY
ESPN SportsCenter Icon (2007-2023)
✅ Fixture at ESPN from 2007-2023✅ Primarily hosting network’s flagship show, SportsCenter✅ 16-year tenure at ESPN✅ Lead host of network’s NBA coverage – hosting NBA Countdown on ESPN & ABC (2013-2017)✅ Returned to her SportsCenter roots after NBA hosting stint✅ One of country’s most popular and respected broadcasters
Major Sporting Events Coverage
✅ Hosted variety of high-profile events: Ms. America, Tournament of Roses Parade✅ SportsCenter’s coverage of Super Bowl✅ The Masters✅ The NBA Finals✅ The World Series✅ Several other national and international sporting events✅ Extensive coverage of major sporting events
Beyond Sports Broadcasting
✅ Hosted Scripps National Spelling Bee✅ Miss America Pageant on ABC✅ Tournament of Roses Parade on ABC✅ Dick Clark’s 2016 New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Special “Volcano Live with Nik Wallenda”✅ Famous daredevil walked tightrope across live volcano in Nicaragua (2019) on ABC✅ Featured guest host on ABC’s The View✅ Guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Media Recognition & Publications
✅ Profiled by numerous publications:✅ Rolling Stone✅ Variety✅ The Wall Street Journal✅ Vibe✅ Huffington Post✅ And many more
Journalism Career Journey
✅ Journalism career began 1995 upon graduation from Indiana University✅ Held producing, reporting, anchoring roles in local markets:✅ South Bend, IN (WSBT-TV)✅ Indianapolis, IN (WISH-TV)✅ Tampa, FL (WFTS-TV)✅ Regional television networks in Tampa (Fox Sports Florida) and Washington, DC/Baltimore (Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic)✅ Before landing at ESPN
Current: The Sage Steele Show
✅ Currently hosts her own podcast, The Sage Steele Show✅ On YouTube and all podcast platforms✅ One of country’s most popular and respected broadcasters
Philanthropic Heart
✅ Philanthropic and charitable heart for many passionate causes✅ Proud board of directors member for The Boys & Girls Club of America✅ Board member for The V Foundation for Cancer Research✅ Committed to giving back

HER MESSAGE: AUTHENTICITY IN BROADCASTING
Throughout the years, Steele has hosted a variety of shows and countless live events, including hosting a variety of high profile events like Ms. America and The Tournament of Roses Parade, SportsCenter’s coverage of the Super Bowl, The Masters, The NBA Finals, the World Series, and several other national and international sporting events. During her 16-year tenure at ESPN, Steele was also the lead host of the network’s NBA coverage, hosting NBA Countdown on ESPN & ABC from 2013-2017 before returning to her SportsCenter roots.
She teaches audiences:
• The evolution of sports broadcasting
• Women in sports media
• The art of hosting live events
• Sports as a unifying force
• The role of media in shaping sports narratives
• Personal branding in broadcasting
• Philanthropy and giving back
• Navigating a career in journalism
• Crisis management in live broadcasting
• Balancing work and family
Her career proves: Versatility, authenticity, and professionalism create lasting impact.
HER PHILOSOPHY: SPORTS UNIFY
Outside of the sports world, Sage has hosted a variety of events, including The Scripps National Spelling Bee, The Miss America Pageant on ABC, The Tournament of Roses Parade on ABC, Dick Clark’s 2016 New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Special “Volcano Live with Nik Wallenda” as the famous daredevil walked a tightrope across a live volcano in Nicaragua in 2019 on ABC.
She believes:
• Sports bring people together across all divides
• Authenticity matters more than perfection
• Live broadcasting requires preparation and adaptability
• Women belong in sports media at all levels
• Giving back is essential to success
• Family and career can coexist
• Journalism requires courage and integrity
Through the years, Sage has been a featured guest host on ABC’s The View, a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and profiled by numerous publications, including Rolling Stone, Variety, The Wall Street Journal, Vibe, and Huffington Post, to name just a few.
SPEAKING TOPICS
✅ The Evolution of Sports Broadcasting – How media has transformed sports coverage
✅ Women in Sports Media – Breaking barriers and leading the way
✅ The Art of Hosting Live Events – Mastering high-pressure broadcasting
✅ Sports as a Unifying Force – How sports bring people together
✅ The Role of Media in Shaping Sports Narratives – Journalism’s impact
✅ Personal Branding in Broadcasting – Building your authentic voice
✅ Philanthropy and Giving Back – Using platform for good
✅ Navigating a Career in Journalism – From local markets to ESPN
✅ Crisis Management in Live Broadcasting – Handling unexpected moments
✅ Balancing Work and Family – Success in career and motherhood
IDEAL FOR
✅ Sports media and broadcasting conferences✅ Women’s leadership and empowerment events✅ Communication and journalism forums✅ Corporate events and MC opportunities✅ Philanthropy and nonprofit galas✅ Youth mentorship and career development programs✅ Sports industry conferences✅ Media and entertainment summits✅ Work-life balance and women in business events✅ Live event hosting and moderation
WHY BOOK SAGE STEELE
Before her ESPN success, Sage’s journalism career began in 1995 upon graduation from Indiana University. She held producing, reporting, and anchoring roles in local markets—South Bend, IN (WSBT-TV), Indianapolis, IN (WISH-TV), and Tampa, FL (WFTS-TV)—before landing similar roles at regional television networks in Tampa (Fox Sports Florida) and Washington, DC/Baltimore (Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic).
Your audience will leave understanding:
✅ What it takes to succeed in sports broadcasting at the highest level✅ How to build authentic personal brand in competitive industry✅ The power of sports to unify and inspire✅ Strategies for hosting live, high-pressure events✅ Balancing demanding career with family life✅ Why giving back matters at every stage of career
Beyond the spotlight, Steele has a philanthropic and charitable heart for many passionate causes. Sage is proud to be a board of directors member for The Boys & Girls Club of America, as well as a board member for The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

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As one of the country’s most popular and respected broadcasters, former ESPN SportsCenter host, and current podcast host, her calendar fills quickly for corporate events, conferences, and live event hosting opportunities.
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