Sage Steele

Sage Steele began her distinguished career in sports broadcasting in 1995, following her graduation from Indiana University Bloomington with a Bachelor of Science degree in sports communication. She immediately joined WSBT-TV in South Bend, Indiana, where she served as a news producer and reporter. Two years later, in 1997, Steele advanced to WISH-TV in Indianapolis, taking on the role of weekend morning sports anchor and weekday reporter, where she notably covered prominent professional teams including the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers. Her career continued to progress as she moved to WFTS in Tampa, Florida, in 1998, working as a dedicated sports reporter until 2001, also contributing to Fox Sports Florida.

In 2001, Steele further cemented her regional presence by joining Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic as an anchor and reporter for their nightly sports news program, SportsNite, covering the Washington D.C./Baltimore region and acting as a beat reporter for the Baltimore Ravens. In 2007, Steele made her debut on a national stage, joining ESPN and quickly becoming a prominent figure across the network’s extensive programming. Her significant tenure at ESPN included a long-standing role hosting SportsCenter, the network’s flagship sports news program. She also led ESPN’s daytime coverage of the NBA Finals from 2012 to 2020, establishing herself as a leading voice in basketball analysis.

Further diversifying her career, Steele expanded into animated voice work in April 2024, replacing Candace Owens in the popular animated series ‘Mr. Birchum.’ Her recent projects underscore her ability to adapt and thrive across various media formats, maintaining a strong presence in entertainment and commentary.