History of Mina Kimes in Timeline

Mina Kimes is a prominent American journalist recognized for her expertise in both business and sports reporting. She's contributed to renowned publications like Fortune and Bloomberg News, solidifying her reputation before joining ESPN. At ESPN, Kimes holds the position of senior writer and serves as an analyst on the popular NFL Live program, where she provides insightful commentary and analysis on American football.

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September 8, 1985: Mina Kimes Born

On September 8, 1985, Mina Mugil Kimes, an American journalist specializing in business and sports reporting, was born.

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2007: First position at Fortune Small Business Magazine

In 2007, Mina Kimes began her career at Fortune Small Business Magazine after graduating from Yale.

2007: Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Yale University

In 2007, Mina Kimes graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in English.

2012: Henry R. Luce Award

In 2012, Mina Kimes won the Henry R. Luce Award for her investigation entitled "Bad to the Bone," which exposed the unauthorized and lethal use of cement to repair bone tissue.

2013: Joined Bloomberg News

In 2013, Mina Kimes joined Bloomberg News as an investigative reporter.

2014: Larry Birger Young Business Journalist Prize

In 2014, Mina Kimes received the Larry Birger Young Business Journalist Prize from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers.

2014: Offered a position by ESPN editors

In 2014, Mina Kimes was offered a position by ESPN editors after writing an essay on Tumblr about the Seattle Seahawks.

2015: Married Nick Sylvester

In 2015, Mina Kimes married music executive Nick Sylvester.

October 2019: Hosted ESPN Daily Podcast

In October 2019, Mina Kimes began hosting ESPN Daily, a daily news podcast.

2019: Hired as Color Commentator for Los Angeles Rams

In 2019, Mina Kimes was hired by the Los Angeles Rams to be a color commentator for their preseason football games.

June 30, 2020: Announced as NFL Analyst for NFL Live

On June 30, 2020, Mina Kimes was announced as an NFL analyst for ESPN's relaunch of NFL Live for the 2020 NFL season.

July 2020: End of ESPN Daily Hosting

In July 2020, Mina Kimes ended her run as the host of ESPN Daily.

November 29, 2020: Helped David Chang win Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

On November 29, 2020, Mina Kimes, as the phone-a-friend lifeline, helped celebrity chef David Chang become the first celebrity to win the $1,000,000 top prize for his charity, Southern Smoke Foundation, on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

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2022: Signed with Omaha Productions

In 2022, Mina Kimes signed with Omaha Productions to produce her NFL-focused podcast, The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny.

2023: Had first child

In 2023, Mina Kimes had her first child, a boy.

March 2025: Criticism of Trump administration on Around the Horn

In March 2025, Mina Kimes criticized the Trump administration on Around the Horn for removing an article honoring Jackie Robinson's military service, leading to controversy and criticism from Robert Griffin III.