Rachel Nichols | |
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Born | Rachel Michele Alexander October 18, 1973 Potomac, Maryland |
Education | Northwestern University, Class of 1995 |
Occupation | Sports Reporter, Journalist |
Spouse(s) | Max Nichols (2001-present) |
Notable relatives | Mike Nichols and Diane Sawyer - in-laws |
Notable credit(s) | Sunday NFL Countdown Monday Night Countdown SportsCenter |
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This article is about the ESPN reporter. For the actress, see Rachel Nichols (actress).
Rachel Michele Nichols (née Alexander, born October 18, 1973) is an ESPN reporter, who covers breaking news and events for SportsCenter. She also contributes investigative pieces and human-interest features for SportsCenter and Outside the Lines. A regular part of ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown and Monday Night Countdown shows, as well as a regular on ESPN's NBA coverage, Nichols is also a correspondent for E:60[1]. She has previously worked for the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel (1995–1996) and Washington Post (1996–2004)[2]. Nichols has been at ESPN since February 2004[1].
Personal
Nichols was born in 1973 and is a 1991 graduate of Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, Maryland[3]. In 1995 she graduated from Northwestern University[4].
She was named one of Esquire's "Women We Love" in 2005[5].
Nichols has been married to music executive Max Nichols, son of film and stage director Mike Nichols, since 2001[6].
She is the stepdaughter-in-law of famed journalist Diane Sawyer.
References
- ^ a b "Rachel Nichols: Reporter and E:60 Correspondent". MediaZone (biography). ESPN. 2007-10-01. http://www.espnmediazone.com/bios/Talent/Nichols_Rachel.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-18.
- ^ "Rachel Alexander". Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/longterm/talk/alexndr/rabio.htm. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
- ^ "Alumna goes from 'Observer' to NFL sideline". The Churchill Observer. 2008-06-04. http://www.churchillobserver.com/?q=Almuna_May. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
- ^ "Fall Reunions 2005 > Attendee List > Class of 1995". http://www.alumni.northwestern.edu/reunions/fall2005/attendees.html. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
- ^ "The Esquire Survey: The Sexiest Women on the Planet". Esquire Magazine. 2005-11-01. http://www.esquire.com/women/ESQ0207SURVEY. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
- ^ "Weddings; Rachel Alexander, Max Nichols". New York Times. 2001-05-27. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0CE2DD1F3DF934A15756C0A9679C8B63&sec=&spon=&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
External links
- Rachel Nichols content search at ESPN
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