Career Timeline of Sage Steele: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Sage Steele built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Sage Steele is an American television anchor known for her work at ESPN. She was a co-host of the 12 noon (ET) SportsCenter and hosted SportsCenter on the Road from major sporting events. Steele also hosted NBA Countdown on ESPN and ABC for four seasons. Prior to that, she was a full-time host of SportsCenter for five years, and contributed to other ESPN shows. She hosted SportsCenter's daytime coverage of the NBA Finals in 2012 and 2013, and covered every NBA Finals from 2012 to 2020.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1995: First Television Sports Reporting Job

In 1995, Sage Steele began her first television sports reporting job at WSBT-TV, the CBS affiliate in South Bend, Indiana, as a news producer and reporter.

1997: Joined WISH-TV in Indianapolis

In 1997, Sage Steele joined WISH-TV, a CBS affiliate in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she served as the weekend morning sports anchor and weekday reporter.

1997: End of WSBT-TV Role

In 1997, Sage Steele's time at WSBT-TV in South Bend, Indiana, concluded. During this time, she worked as a news producer and reporter.

1998: End of WISH-TV Role

In 1998, Sage Steele concluded her role at WISH-TV in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she had been working as the weekend morning sports anchor and weekday reporter.

1998: Joined WFTS in Tampa

In 1998, Sage Steele joined WFTS, an ABC affiliate in Tampa, Florida, as a sports reporter alongside Jay Crawford and Scott Hanson.

2001: Left WFTS in Tampa

In 2001, Sage Steele departed from WFTS in Tampa, Florida, where she had been working as a sports reporter.

2001: Joined Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic

In 2001, Sage Steele joined Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic in Bethesda, Maryland, as an anchor and reporter for SportsNite, the network's nightly local sports news program.

2004: ESPN Job Offer

In 2004, Sage Steele received a job offer from ESPN but declined it due to her pregnancy with her second child. She would join ESPN three years later.

March 16, 2007: ESPN Debut

On March 16, 2007, Sage Steele debuted on ESPN, appearing on the 6:00 p.m. ET edition of SportsCenter.

2007: Departure from CSN Mid-Atlantic

In 2007, Sage Steele left Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic after serving six years as a reporter and anchor, as well as a beat reporter for the Baltimore Ravens.

2012: SportsCenter NBA Finals Coverage

In 2012, Sage Steele hosted SportsCenter's daytime coverage of the NBA Finals. This marked a significant role in her coverage of major sporting events.

2013: Became Host of NBA Countdown

In 2013, Sage Steele became the host of NBA Countdown on ESPN and ABC, marking a significant role in her broadcasting career.

2013: SportsCenter NBA Finals Coverage

In 2013, Sage Steele continued to host SportsCenter's daytime coverage of the NBA Finals, further solidifying her presence in sports broadcasting.

2015: Commencement Speaker at Indiana University

In 2015, Sage Steele served as the commencement speaker at the Indiana University undergraduate commencement, an honor she considers the greatest of her career.

2017: End of NBA Countdown Hosting

In 2017, Sage Steele's four-season run as host of NBA Countdown on ESPN and ABC came to an end. This marked a shift in her career focus after several years in that role.

2019: Joined Board of V Foundation

In 2019, Sage Steele was named to the board of the V Foundation for cancer research, indicating her involvement in philanthropic endeavors.

2020: Coverage of NBA Finals

In 2020, Sage Steele covered the NBA Finals. This was the last year out of nine straight years that she covered the NBA Finals.

February 2021: Co-Anchor of SportsCenter at Noon

In February 2021, Sage Steele became the co-anchor of the noon (ET) SportsCenter with Matt Barrie, transitioning from her previous role anchoring the 6 p.m. ET edition of the show.

March 2024: Joined Bill Maher's Podcast Network

In March 2024, Sage Steele was named the first podcast host on Bill Maher's Club Random Studios podcast network, signaling a new direction in her career.

April 2024: Replaced Candace Owens in Animated Series

In April 2024, Sage Steele replaced Candace Owens in the animated series Mr. Birchum after Owens' departure from The Daily Wire, following disagreements with Ben Shapiro.