Rachel Nichols

Reporter and E:60 Correspondent

Rachel Nichols joined ESPN in February 2004 as a New York City-based reporter, covering breaking news stories and major events, as well as providing investigative pieces and human-interest features.  

In addition to Nichols’ role on SportsCenter, she provides weekly NFL features and reports for ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown and regular coverage of the NBA. She is also a correspondent for E:60, ESPN’s first multi-themed prime-time newsmagazine program, and an occasional contributor on The Sports Reporters.

Prior to joining ESPN on a full-time basis, Nichols was a reporter for the Washington Post (1996-2004) and the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel (1995-96). She has also served as a freelance reporter for ESPN, and made appearances on CNN, MSG, Comcast, Sunshine Network and NBA TV.

Nichols, a native of Potomac, Maryland, received a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from Northwestern University.  She is married to a record executive at Jive records.

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