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Chris Myers

Chris Myers is an American sportscaster who serves as a play-by-play announcer, reporter, and studio host for FOX Sports. Since joining the network in 1998, he has covered the NFL, NASCAR, Major League Baseball, boxing, and other major sporting events. Myers is one of FOX Sports’ most versatile broadcasters and an Emmy Award winner with more than four decades of broadcasting experience.

Overview

Chris Myers's Profile

Chris Myers was born in Miami, Florida, and developed an interest in broadcasting while still in high school. At just 16 years old, he hosted his own sports radio show on WKAT, interviewing legends including Muhammad Ali and Don Shula. He later attended Miami Dade Community College and Florida International University, studying radio and television before beginning his professional broadcasting career.

After working at television stations in Miami and New Orleans, Myers joined ESPN in 1987. During his 11 years there, he anchored SportsCenter, hosted Up Close, and covered major national events, including the 1989 World Series earthquake and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic bombing. In 1998, he joined FOX Sports, where he became one of the network’s most versatile on-air personalities.

Today, Myers calls NFL games as a play-by-play announcer while hosting FOX Sports’ NASCAR coverage from the track each weekend. He also hosts MLB pregame and postgame studio coverage, calls Premier Boxing Champions events, and contributes to Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show broadcasts. In 2025, he hosted FOX Sports’ inaugural Indianapolis 500 coverage and surpassed 400 televised NFL games during the season.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Chris Myers
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: 1959-03-28
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Career Start: 1975
  • Current Network:
  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: $500,000 — $1 million

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Awards Won

TV Shows​

A list of television shows hosted by this host, including current programs and previous presenting roles.

Baseball Tonight
Baseball Tonight
MLB on Fox
MLB on Fox
ESPN's SportsCentre
SportsCenter

Networks

A list of Networks that this host has worked for.

Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage Susan Myers from 1989 to (They met in New Orleans, where Myers was working as a local sports anchor)
  • Christopher Myers, a biological child with Susan Myers, born in 1992
  • Alex Myers , a biological child with Susan Myers, born in 1994

Education

Educational background and qualifications

  • Chaminade High School (Hollywood, Florida)
  • An Associate's degree from Miami Dade Community College
  • A Bachelor’s degree from Florida International University

Net Worth & Income

Income sources, net worth, and properties.

  • Primary income is from his Fox contract, which includes NASCAR hosting, NFL play-by-play/sideline reporting, and MLB duties (2001–present).
  • Earnings accrued during his 10-year career at ESPN.
  • Royalties from his published memoir, That Deserves a Wow.

Awards

Awards & recognition

  • Sports Emmy Award — Outstanding Sports Feature (1990)
  • Sports Emmy Award — Outstanding Studio Show - Limited Run, for MLB on Fox (2017, 2018)