Quick Info
| Profession | Sports commentator, journalist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 16/06/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Woods Cross, Utah, USA |
Latest News about Holly Rowe
18/11/2025
Holly Rowe was highlighted for her ongoing work supporting athletes and cancer-related causes after a profile noted that she established the Joy+US nonprofit following her Stage 4 metastatic melanoma diagnosis. The piece also described her donating a scholarship to a college softball player dealing with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, underscoring her continued advocacy beyond broadcasting.
11/06/2025
Holly Rowe received the Keith Jackson Eternal Flame Award from College Sports Communicators. The recognition reflected her long career in college sports media and her prominence as one of ESPN’s leading commentators and sideline reporters.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Sideline reporting and play-by-play work for ESPN and ABC |
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| Notable Work | College football, college basketball, women’s sports coverage |
| Career Summary | Veteran sports broadcaster with more than 20 years at ESPN; has also worked as a producer and writer. |
| Health Note | Public advocate for cancer research and prevention after a battle with Stage IV metastatic melanoma. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Woods Cross High School |
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| College | University of Utah |
| Field of Study | Broadcast journalism |
| Other Education | Attended Brigham Young University |
Relationships & More
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Family
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Career
| Employer | ESPN |
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| Joined ESPN | 1998 |
| Earlier Work | Appeared on select ESPN telecasts in 1997 and ABC Sports in 1995-1996 |
| Roles | Sideline reporter, commentator, producer, writer |
| Major Coverage | College football, men’s and women’s basketball, softball, gymnastics, WNBA, NCAA Women’s Final Four, NCAA Women’s College World Series |
| Historic Role | First female color commentator for the Utah Jazz in 2021 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sportsiren/ | |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Graduated from the University of Utah with a broadcast journalism degree. | |
| 2. Worked in sports journalism for more than 30 years. | |
| 3. Has been recognized for advocacy related to cancer research and prevention. |