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About Cari Champion
With a confident, polished on-camera presence and a sharp, interview-ready style, Cari Champion is an American journalist and TV host. Born on June 1, 1975, in Pasadena, California, she has built a career across sports media. She hosted The Cari Champion Show on Amazon Prime Video Sports Talk and was an anchor and reporter for the Tennis Channel. From 2015 to 2020, she anchored ESPN's SportsCenter and co-hosted First Take.
Champion left ESPN in February 2020 after nearly eight years. From August 2020 to February 2021, she co-hosted Cari & Jemele (Won't) Stick to Sports with Jemele Hill on Vice on TV. She has 501k Instagram followers. Her mixed-race heritage, primarily Black, is part of her identity.
- BirthplacePasadena, California, United States
- EthnicityMixed-race (primarily Black)
- Instagram Followers501k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
What are some of the notable shows Cari Champion has hosted?
Cari Champion has hosted The Cari Champion Show on Amazon Prime Video Sports Talk, co-hosted Cari & Jemele (Won't) Stick to Sports on Vice on TV, and co-hosted First Take on ESPN2.
When did Cari Champion leave ESPN and what did she do next?
Cari Champion left ESPN in February 2020 after nearly eight years. Shortly after, in August 2020, she began co-hosting Cari & Jemele (Won't) Stick to Sports with Jemele Hill on Vice on TV.
Did you know
- Cari Champion's career spans sports television, from tennis to flagship sports programs.
- She co-hosted a show with Jemele Hill, another prominent sports journalist.
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