Laura Okmin

Laura Okmin is an accomplished reporter whose career spans over three decades, establishing her as the third-longest tenured sideline reporter in NFL history. After earning a Chicago Midwest Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Sports for her impactful coverage of the Chicago Bulls’ championship run, Laura Okmin established herself as a distinguished reporter with a career spanning over three decades. She went on to serve as a reporter and host for CNN from 1997 to 2002. Okmin continued her ascent in sports broadcasting by hosting Braves and Thrashers coverage and reporting for the NBA Playoffs at TNT/TBS Sports in 2002-2003.

In 2002, she authored the children’s book ‘Mommy Has Cancer,’ an impactful work published in honor of her late mother. Recognized for her enduring contributions, Okmin is notably the third-longest tenured sideline reporter in NFL history. Her distinguished career includes covering over ten Super Bowls, three Olympics, multiple NBA Finals, World Series, and All-Star Games for various networks. Her impact and dedication earned her recognition in Sports Illustrated’s ‘The Unrelenting.’ Okmin also sits on the Board of Trustees of the University of Kansas William Allen White Journalism School, which established a Laura Okmin Scholarship for young women with financial need, underscoring her ongoing commitment to the next generation of sports journalists.