Michael Eaves serves as an anchor for ESPN's SportsCenter and was a co-host of NBA Countdown for shows preceding NBA Wednesday.
16 Facts About Michael Eaves
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Michael Eaves grew up as a multi-sport athlete, playing baseball, basketball, football, and golf.
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Michael Eaves was the first black golfer to qualify for the Kentucky High School Athletic Association state golf tournament.
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Michael Eaves graduated from South Hopkins High School in 1990 and was named "Mr South Hopkins," a top honor at the school.
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Michael Eaves attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 1994.
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Michael Eaves began his professional career at CBS affiliate WKYT-TV in Lexington, Kentucky, working as a sports reporter and producer for seven years.
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Michael Eaves later worked at WTPY-TV in Memphis, Tennessee, working as a sideline reporter for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Michael Eaves made the move to the west coast in 2003 when he joined Fox Sports West.
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Michael Eaves hosted the Angels Live pregame show for the Los Angeles Angels and the Clippers Live show for the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Michael Eaves reported from the sideline at Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Lakers games while with the network.
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Michael Eaves left the network in 2015 to join ESPN.
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Michael Eaves has reported from the Masters Tournament and the Olympic Games.
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Michael Eaves personally knew Bryant from his days as a sideline interviewer for Laker games on Fox Sports West.
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In May 2021, Michael Eaves signed a four-year deal to remain with ESPN.
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Michael Eaves joined co-hosts Richard Jefferson, Stephen A Smith, and Chiney Ogwumike.
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Michael Eaves has won four regional Los Angeles Emmy Awards for his work with Fox Sports West.