History of Mina Kimes in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 1, 2026

Mina Kimes is an American journalist renowned for her business and sports acumen. She has contributed to prominent publications like Fortune and Bloomberg News, before becoming a senior writer and analyst at ESPN. She is most known as an analyst on NFL Live, showcasing her expertise in 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: Started at Fortune Small Business Magazine

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

2007: Graduated from Yale University

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

2012: Won the Henry R. Luce Award

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

2013: Joined Bloomberg News

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

2014: Got Seahawks Super Bowl Tattoo

After the Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014, Mina Kimes got "XLVIII" tattooed on her right bicep to show her support.

2014: Joined ESPN

In 2014, Mina Kimes joined ESPN as a writer and analyst after writing an essay on Tumblr about the Seattle Seahawks.

2014: Received the Larry Birger Young Business Journalist Prize

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

2015: Married Nick Sylvester

In 2015, Mina Kimes married music executive Nick Sylvester.

October 2019: Hosted ESPN Daily

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 serve as 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: Ended Hosting ESPN Daily

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

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

On November 29, 2020, Mina Kimes assisted celebrity chef David Chang in winning $1,000,000 on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" for his charity, Southern Smoke Foundation, using the phone-a-friend lifeline.

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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: Criticized 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. She also responded to criticism from Dov Kleiman on Twitter.