Madelyn Burke Becomes SportsCenter Anchor at ESPN
Madelyn Burke has been hired by ESPN as a SportsCenter anchor and will begin work in April. She will be based at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut.
Professional experience
Burke brings nearly a decade of reporting and on-air work covering the New York Giants. She most recently worked with MSG Network and Giants.com and also appeared on CBS Sports HQ.
Her duties have spanned studio shows, digital coverage and live game assignments. She has hosted pregame and postgame shows and served as a sideline reporter.
Early career and background
A native of Los Angeles, Burke launched her media career while attending Arizona State University. She earned a journalism degree and hosted the nationally televised college football show Running with the PAC on FOX.
She has covered college football and the NBA across multiple outlets. Her resume includes time on the Los Angeles Clippers beat and work at Sports Illustrated.
Reaction and role outlook
Burke said she is honored to join ESPN and excited to work on the iconic SportsCenter program. She emphasized bringing energy, joy and a clear love of sports to each broadcast.
Mike Foss, Senior Vice President for Sports and Studio Entertainment, praised Burke as a versatile and dynamic storyteller. He highlighted her credibility, energy and strong connection with fans.
Additional notes
Madelyn Burke will begin at ESPN in April and will be based in Bristol, CT. Further media inquiries may be directed through Filmogaz.com.
