Last Updated: 24 Jul, 2025 | Views: 709
Age: 33
Profession: Journalist
Other Profession(s): Sports journalist, Broadcaster, Sportscaster
Famous For: You are recognized for work like Thursday Night Football (Prime Video), Bleacher Report, and NBA on TNT.
Higher Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
About (Profile/Biography):
Taylor Rooks is an Emmy Award-nominated American sports journalist and broadcaster born on May 22, 1992. She recently married Shane Fowler in a star-studded private ceremony while beginning her new role with Amazon Prime NBA. Known for her breakthrough interviews and probing questions, Taylor has established herself as one of America's most prominent sports media personalities. She currently appears on Thursday Night Football, hosts "Take It There With Taylor Rooks" for Bleacher Report, and works with TNT Sports. Her journey from a college football recruiting reporter to an acclaimed interviewer showcases her dedication to sports journalism excellence.
Early Life & Education of Taylor Rooks
• Taylor attended Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia, graduating in 2010.
• She followed her parents' footsteps by attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
• She grew up in a family of athletes and knew exactly what she wanted from a young age.
Career Beginnings of Taylor Rooks
• Taylor started her journalism career at Scout.com in August 2012, covering Illinois football and basketball.
• She worked at Scout.com for around two years before leaving in May 2014.
• She broke significant stories about players like Cliff Alexander, Jalen Brunson, and Jayson Tatum.
Professional Growth of Taylor Rooks
• Taylor worked as a host, reporter, and correspondent at SportsNet New York after her early career.
• She appeared on BTN Live, BTN Football Pregame, and Women's Sports Report for Big Ten Network.
• Taylor served as a sideline reporter for CBS Sports Network during the 2016-2017 football season.
Current Roles of Taylor Rooks
• She is the Host and Executive Producer of "Take It There With Taylor Rooks" for Bleacher Report.
• Taylor currently appears on Thursday Night Football on Prime Video and works with TNT Sports.
• She will serve as Primary Host of Amazon Prime Video's NBA coverage starting in fall.
Awards & Recognition received by Taylor Rooks
• Taylor received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Personality/Emerging On-Air Talent.
• She was selected as recipient of the 2022 College of Media Emerging Leader Award.
• Taylor received recognition at the 2023 Webby Awards for her digital media contributions.
Personal Life of Taylor Rooks
• Taylor recently married Shane Fowler in a private ceremony that shocked fans.
• She was born Taylor Lynn Rooks on May 22, 1992, in St. Louis, Missouri.
• Previous rumors linked her romantically to actor Jesse Williams, though she had never been married before.
Notable Controversies around Taylor Rooks
• Dating rumors with Grey's Anatomy actor Jesse Williams sparked significant media speculation.
• Her surprise wedding announcement shocked fans who followed her private personal life closely.
• Taylor's probing interview questions sometimes create today's most pressing discussions beyond sports.
Lesser-Known Facts about Taylor Rooks
• Taylor is known among fellow journalists for consistently having her hair perfectly styled.
• She interviews diverse guests from athletes like Sue Bird to celebrities like Michael B. Jordan.
• Her rise through sports media wasn't linear but involved strategic moves building her reputation.
