Taylor Rooks

Taylor Rooks is an Emmy Award-nominated sports journalist and interviewer, known for her insightful conversations with prominent figures in sports and her roles across major networks including Amazon Prime Video and Turner Sports. Rooks established her career through consistent reporting and interviewing, initially gaining professional experience covering national football and basketball recruiting stories for Scout.com from August 2012 to May 2014. During this period, she developed a reputation for breaking recruiting news regarding high-profile players such as Cliff Alexander, Jalen Brunson, and Jayson Tatum. Transitioning to broader collegiate sports coverage, Rooks joined the Big Ten Network in August 2014, appearing on programs like ‘BTN Live’ and ‘Women’s Sports Report.’ She further expanded her on-air presence by serving as a host, reporter, and anchor for SportsNet New York starting August 2016, while concurrently working as a sideline reporter for CBS Sports Network during the 2016–2017 college football season.

Taylor Rooks’ trajectory is defined by her focus on authentic storytelling and her ability to forge genuine connections with athletes, making her a highly sought-after talent in the industry.