Michelle Beadle is a prominent American sports reporter and host. Currently, she contributes to the San Antonio Spurs broadcast team. Before joining the Spurs, Beadle co-hosted ESPN's morning show "Get Up!" alongside Jalen Rose and Mike Greenberg. Her career also includes co-hosting ESPN2's "SportsNation" with Marcellus Wiley and hosting ABC's "Winners Bracket." Beadle's experience across various networks and shows highlights her versatility and expertise in sports broadcasting.
October 23, 1975: Birth of Michelle Beadle
Michelle Denise Beadle was born on October 23, 1975.
2002: Career at TNN
In 2002, Beadle became a "behind-the-chutes" reporter for the PBR's Bud Light Cup Series on TNN after initially filling in temporarily. During her time there, she also freelanced for CBS Sports and ESPN.
June 1, 2009: Starts as Co-host of SportsNation
On June 1, 2009, Michelle Beadle officially joined ESPN as co-host of SportsNation.
July 6, 2009: SportsNation Premieres
SportsNation, co-hosted by Michelle Beadle and Colin Cowherd, premiered on ESPN2 on July 6, 2009.
2009: Joined ESPN
In 2009, Michelle Beadle joined ESPN.
April 3, 2010: Winners Bracket Premieres
Winners Bracket, co-hosted by Michelle Beadle and Marcellus Wiley, premiered on April 3, 2010 as part of ESPN Sports Saturday. She also began hosting "The Michelle Beadle Podcast" and appeared as a guest host on Mike and Mike in the Morning.
May 22, 2012: Leaves ESPN for NBC
On May 22, 2012, Michelle Beadle left ESPN to join NBC, where she hosted shows on NBC Sports Network and became a correspondent for Access Hollywood. She also anchored the morning studio coverage for the 2012 London Olympics.
January 28, 2013: The Crossover Debuts
On January 28, 2013, The Crossover with Beadle and Briggs debuted on NBC Sports Network.
May 2013: The Crossover Rebranded
In May 2013, The Crossover with Beadle and Briggs was rebranded as The Crossover with Michelle Beadle.
September 25, 2013: The Crossover Cancelled
On September 25, 2013, The Crossover with Michelle Beadle was cancelled.
March 3, 2014: Returns to ESPN
On March 3, 2014, Michelle Beadle returned to ESPN as a co-host on SportsNation after an early release from her NBC contract as part of a deal involving Ryder Cup and Olympics coverage rights between the two companies.
July 2014: Criticizes Stephen A. Smith
In July 2014, Beadle publicly criticized ESPN colleague Stephen A. Smith for his comments on the Ray Rice domestic abuse case, leading to Smith's week-long suspension. She also engaged in a heated exchange with MTV's Christopher Boykin on the same topic.
September 2014: Starts Beadlemania Podcast
Michelle Beadle started hosting the podcast Beadlemania on Grantland, an ESPN subsidiary, in September 2014.
March 2015: Interviews Manny Pacquiao
In March 2015, Michelle Beadle interviewed Manny Pacquiao on HBO's The Fight Game about his upcoming fight with Floyd Mayweather.
2016: Starts Hosting NBA Countdown
In 2016, Michelle Beadle began hosting NBA Countdown.
April 2018: Co-hosts Get Up!
In April 2018, Beadle began co-hosting the ESPN morning show Get Up! alongside Jalen Rose and Mike Greenberg.
2019: Leaves ESPN
In 2019, Beadle left Get Up! to concentrate on NBA coverage, was later replaced on NBA Countdown, and ultimately entered a buyout agreement with ESPN, concluding her time at the company.