Cari Champion is an award-winning broadcast journalist and television personality in sports media. Known for her unapologetic voice and authentic storytelling, she has significantly impacted and advanced the sports media industry for women today. She continues to expand her influence across sports, culture, and news with a reputable and candid perspective.

Cari is the host of Naked Sports with Cari Champion, a groundbreaking interview-based podcast from iHeartMedia that explores how sports shape personal and global experiences. Each episode features in-depth, unfiltered conversations with athletes and cultural leaders who’ve made an impact on and off the field. Her show shines a spotlight on women’s sports, amplifying the voices and stories of female athletes who are often underrepresented in traditional sports media.

A regular CNN contributor, Cari is known for her sharp analysis and cultural insight. She appears across a range of programs offering analysis on culture, sports, and major national issues. Whether discussing breaking news or the evolving role of athletes in society, her voice brings depth and clarity to conversations at the intersection of sports, culture, and social impact.

Previously, Cari made history as the first Black woman to host a late-night cable news and information program with Cari & Jemele: Stick to Sports on Vice TV. She also hosted The Cari Champion Show on Amazon Prime Video, where she delivered unfiltered, conversational takes on the world of sports.

In 2024, she lent her voice as a commentator for the Netflix special Unfinished Beef, calling a high-profile hot dog eating match that blended sports and entertainment. She also hosted the inaugural Athlos Invitational, a groundbreaking women’s track and field event backed by Alexis Ohanian, designed to amplify coverage of the sport outside the Olympic cycle and spotlight elite female athletes.

In 2021, she co-hosted The Sports Illustrated Awards, celebrating icons such as Tom Brady and Billie Jean King. Other notable work includes co-anchoring Tokyo Tonight during the 2020 Olympics, hosting The Arena on TNT, and holding prominent stints at ESPN on SportsCenter’s Coast to Coast, First Take, and SportsNation.

Splitting her time between Los Angeles and New York, Cari remains a leading voice at the intersection of sports, identity, and culture.