Allison Williams (reporter)

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Allison Williams
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Williams at Salem Football Stadium in December 2012
Born (1984-01-18) January 18, 1984 (age 40)
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater University of Miami
Occupation Fox Sports sideline reporter
Years active2006–present

Allison Williams (born January 18, 1984) is an American sportscaster with Fox Sports. She previously worked for ESPN and as a host for select pregame/postgame shows for Marlins Live. [1] She did Marlins field reporting with play-by-play man Rich Waltz and color commentator Tommy Hutton. [2]

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Broadcasting career

Williams worked for Marlins Live for the Miami Marlins as a sideline reporter and host for pregame and postgame shows. She previously also did reporting for the Florida Panthers on home games with play-by-play man Steve Goldstein, Color Analyst Bill Lindsay, and Sportscaster Frank Forte. In addition, Williams also did sideline reporting for telecasts on college football and basketball for ESPN. Williams has hosted shows such as Miccosukee Sports Rap, The Jason Taylor Celebrity Golf Special, Ultimate Fan Experience, and other shows. [3] [4]

In October 2021, Williams announced that she would depart from ESPN, citing a COVID-19 vaccination mandate and her decision not to get the vaccine due to IVF treatments for her second child. [5] Shortly after, Williams announced that she would be joining The Daily Wire , providing sports content. [6]

Williams returned to sideline reporting with Fox Sports in August 2022. [7]

Personal life

Williams grew up in Michigan and graduated from the University of Miami in 2006 with a degree in broadcast journalism. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Phillips, Zoe G. (May 28, 2024). "Allison Williams Says 'Girls' Character Was "Before Her Time," Show Is Now "Resonant In a New Way"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Marlins TV and Radio Shows and Broadcast Partners". Miami Marlins . May 24, 2013. Archived from the original on December 31, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Allison Williams (Bio)". Fox Sports Florida . Foxsportsflorida.com. December 28, 2013. Archived from the original on January 4, 2010. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Allison Williams, College Sports Reporter (Bio)". ESPN .
  5. ↑ Gaydos, Ryan (October 17, 2021). "Allison Williams leaving ESPN over COVID vaccine mandate". Fox News. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  6. ↑ Al Khateeb, Zac (October 22, 2021). "Allison Williams joins Daily Wire after leaving ESPN over vaccine mandate". Sporting News .
  7. ↑ Williams, Madison (August 2, 2022). "Former ESPN Reporter Allison Williams Lands New Job". Sports Illustrated .
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