Amanda Pflugrad

Amanda Pflugrad is a sports journalist who has worked with several high-profile sports organizations and personalities. Early in her career, she gained experience as a reporter and host for FOX Sports Arizona, where she covered various events and interviewed notable athletes across different sports, including Emmitt Smith, Larry Fitzgerald, and Tony Hawk. During this time, she also served as a journalist for Sun Devil Athletics, specifically covering the ASU women’s gymnastics team, showcasing her versatility in sports reporting. Her foundational work in Arizona established her presence in the competitive field of sports media.

Pflugrad expanded her national presence in 2013-2014 by working as a sideline reporter for CBS Sports Network, covering the AVP Beach Volleyball Tour. This role involved interviewing Olympic competitors, providing live reports, and hosting feature segments. Following this, she joined the New York Jets for the 2014-2015 NFL season as a team reporter and insider. Her responsibilities included conducting sideline, locker room, and post-game interviews, as well as hosting pre- and post-game broadcasts and weekly in-studio shows with Jets experts. She also produced weekly sit-down interviews with players, demonstrating her ability to deliver comprehensive team coverage.

Her career progressed to a significant role with the Boston Celtics, where she became a reporter and presenter. In this capacity, Pflugrad conducted pre- and post-game interviews with players and coaches, provided game summaries and analysis, and offered daily practice updates. She also presented the Celtics’ live pregame program for each home game. More recently, in October 2023, Pflugrad announced her move to become the Phoenix Suns’ sideline reporter, a return to the West Coast. This transition marked a new chapter in her career, allowing her to continue her work in high-profile basketball coverage. Additionally, Pflugrad has covered women’s gymnastics as a sideline reporter for ESPN/SEC Network.