Quick Info
| Profession | Broadcast journalist, television personality |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/06/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Cari Champion
05/09/2026
Cari Champion addressed a situation in which Stephen A. Smith had been texting someone he believed was her after Molly Qerim left First Take. Champion said the messages she sent were simply a check-in and denied that she was trying to take over Qerim’s role on the show.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Cari Racquel Champion |
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| Known For | Hosting sports and culture programs, including ESPN's First Take and SportsCenter |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of California, Los Angeles |
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| Qualification | Degree in English; minor in Mass Communications |
Career
| Early Career | Worked in local TV markets including West Virginia, Santa Ana, West Palm Beach, and Atlanta |
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| ESPN | Joined ESPN in 2012; hosted First Take and anchored SportsCenter |
| Later Work | Hosted and appeared on projects with CNN, Amazon, TNT, NBC, and Vice TV |
| Other Work | Hosts the podcast Naked with Cari Champion |
| Founding Work | Founded Brown Girls Dream, a mentorship network for women of color |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was born and raised in Pasadena, California | |
| 2. Studied journalism-related subjects at UCLA | |
| 3. Has worked across sports media, talk shows, and podcasting |
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