ESPN has officially added a familiar face to its SportsCenter anchor team, bringing Keiana Martin on board after a standout decade-long career across multiple major networks.
The network made the announcement Monday, highlighting Martin's extensive resume that includes stops at NBC Sports, MLB Network, MSG Network, and most recently CBS Sports. At CBS, she anchored nightly on CBS Sports HQ and hosted both Inside College Football and Inside College Basketball on CBS Sports Network. Her versatility also extended to sideline reporting for CBS and TNT Sports, including hosting truTV's The Line.
Martin's journey to the anchor desk is a story of persistence. After graduating from San Diego State University, she started as an intern with the Kansas City Chiefs. She then worked her way through roles with the Denver Nuggets and San Francisco 49ers before breaking into television—a path that mirrors the grit of the athletes she now covers.
"Growing up, ESPN was more than just where I got highlights – it was where I learned how stories in sports could connect with people," Martin said in a statement. "Joining SportsCenter is a true full-circle moment for me. ESPN helped shape the way I fell in love with sports and sports storytelling, and I'm grateful to now have the opportunity to contribute to that same standard."
Martin is the latest addition to a SportsCenter anchor rotation that has been steadily expanding over the past year. Madelyn Burke joined in March after nearly two decades covering the Los Angeles Clippers, Sports Illustrated, and the New York Giants on MSG Network. Samantha Rivera came aboard last week from CBS Miami under a multiyear deal as a bilingual host spanning ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Treavor Scales returned to Bristol last May for the 6 p.m. ET edition of the show after stints with Bally Sports and The CW. And Rich Eisen made a special return in April for a midnight edition from Bristol—his first time back at ESPN's main campus in more than 20 years.
Martin will be based at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut, and is set to begin her new role in May. For fans of the network, her arrival signals yet another strong addition to a lineup that continues to blend fresh energy with seasoned expertise.