Alexis Nunes

Alexis Nunes, born and raised in Jamaica to an El Salvadorian mother and a Jamaican father, initially aspired to be a veterinarian. Her passion for sports, particularly cricket and football, led her to pursue a degree in broadcast journalism. After graduating from the University of the West Indies’s Caribbean School of Media and Communication, she began her career at SportsMax, a Caribbean-based TV network, where she notably co-hosted ‘The SportsMax Zone.’ During her time there, she also provided English-language coverage for the 2012 London Summer Olympics, marking an early milestone in her broadcasting journey.

In 2014, Nunes joined ESPN, following a meeting with former footballer Robbie Earle. Since then, she has become a pivotal figure in ESPN’s European sports coverage. She co-hosts ‘ESPN FC,’ the network’s soccer news and information program, and serves as ESPN’s lead Europe-based soccer and cricket reporter. Her role includes extensive coverage from marquee global events and exclusive interviews with prominent players and managers. Her ability to report in both English and Spanish significantly enhances ESPN’s reach and connection with diverse audiences.

Alexis Nunes’s career is marked by significant milestones, including her pitch-side reporting for select FA Cup matches and LALIGA games for ESPN, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes studio shows. She has covered major events such as the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022, UEFA EURO 2020, multiple FA Cup Finals, the UEFA Champions League Final, and the FIFA World Cup. Beyond soccer, her reporting portfolio extends to the Cricket World Cup, ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup, the Pan American Games, and the 2016 Rio Olympics. In 2021, she co-hosted ‘Somos Afro-Latinos,’ an ESPN special focusing on the intersection of race, sport, and Latino culture, demonstrating her commitment to inclusive storytelling. In 2022 and again in 2025, she signed multi-year contract extensions with ESPN, affirming her integral role in their global sports coverage.