Chris Myers

Chris Myers established his broadcasting career early, hosting his own show on Miami’s WKAT radio in 1975. After honing his skills by hosting a sports radio call-in show on WIOD-AM in Miami in the 1980s and then at WWL in New Orleans, Myers joined ESPN in 1988. During his decade-long tenure at ESPN (1988-1998), he became a recognized figure, hosting programs such as ‘SportsCenter’ and ‘Baseball Tonight.’ Myers earned an Emmy Award for his work on the interview program ‘Up Close.’ He was the first to conduct live interviews with O. J.

Simpson following both his murder trial and subsequent wrongful death civil lawsuit. Myers also reported from significant events including the 1989 San Francisco earthquake during the World Series and remained on air throughout the night broadcasting from Atlanta during the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. In December 1998, Myers transitioned to Fox Sports and Fox Sports Net, becoming an anchor for ‘Fox Sports News,’ later known as the ‘National Sports Report,’ and the weekly magazine program ‘Goin’ Deep.’ He joined Fox Sports Radio in 2000, hosting his own interview show, ‘CMI,’ which was broadcast on over 200 affiliates. In 2005, he launched ‘The Chris Myers Interview’ on FSN, which later evolved into a podcast.

In 2019, he began play-by-play and hosting for Fox’s Premier Boxing Champions broadcasts. He also hosted ‘Fox Sports: The Home Game’ in 2020, demonstrating his versatility across various sports and formats. In 2021, Myers was announced as a fill-in announcer for Chicago Cubs telecasts on Marquee Sports. In 2022, he became part of the ownership group for FILM Media Networks, a startup sports journalism brand, showcasing his entrepreneurial ventures within the industry.

Looking ahead, Myers is slated to host the IndyCar Series on Fox in 2025, further expanding his wide-ranging portfolio in sports broadcasting.