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Keiana Martin

Keiana Martin is an American sports broadcaster and television host best known for covering professional football and basketball. She joined ESPN in June 2026, where she currently serves as a SportsCenter anchor covering the morning and afternoon editions. Before ESPN, she built a national profile at CBS Sports with earlier roles on MLB Network, MSG Networks, truTV, and the San Francisco 49ers.

Overview

Keiana Martin's Profile

Keiana Martin is a Los Angeles native who graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Integrated Marketing Communications. She began her media career as an intern with the Kansas City Chiefs. Shen then followed with roles with the Denver Nuggets, NBC Sports Bay Area, and the San Fransicor 49ers. 

Martin joined MLB Network in April 2022 as the lead host of its flagship studio show, Quick Pitch. She also worked as a host for MSG Networks in addition to hosting sports betting show The Line on truTV. In 2023, she joined CBS Sports as an on-air host and reporter, appearing across CBS Sports HQ, Inside College Basketball, and Inside College Football on CBS Sports Network. She also worked as a sideline reporter for college football and WNBA coverage, and made recurring appearances on CBS Mornings.

Keiana Martin joined ESPN in June 2026 as a SportsCenter anchor for the morning and afternoon editions. She is based at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut. She described the move to ESPN as the realization of a lifelong dream, having grown up watching ESPN as the place where sports stories connected with people. 

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Keiana Martin
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of Birth: 1988-04-24
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: African American, Black
  • Sexual Orientation: Not publicly disclosed
  • Marital Status: Undisclosed
  • Career Start: 2017
  • Current Network:
  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: $100,000 —$200,000

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TV Shows​

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

ESPN's SportsCentre
SportsCenter
Inside college football
Inside college football
Inside College Basketball
Inside College Basketball
CBS Sports HQ
CBS Sports HQ Spotlight

Networks

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Personal Life

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      Education

      Educational background and qualifications

      • Bachelor's degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from San Diego State University.

      Net Worth & Income

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      • Primary income is from her ESPN SportsCenter anchor role (June 2026–present)
      • Prior income accumulated across several media roles, including CBS Sports, MLB Network, MSG Networks, and the San Francisco 49ers.
      • Earns additional income through content creation, with several brand partnerships, including United Airlines, DraftKings, Wilson, and Good Molecules.

      Awards

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