Jade McCarthy
Award-Winning Broadcaster
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Jade McCarthy is an ESPN alum who hosted the network’s flagship show, SportsCenter. She reported feature stories for NFL Sunday Countdown and hosted a variety of shows for the network, including NFL Live. Currently, you can hear her covering the league on Sirius XM NFL and Fantasy Sports Radio.Â
Jade is an Emmy award-winning, 20-year veteran of the broadcast industry who has worked on-air in major markets including Boston and Philadelphia. She was the first female sports reporter hired by one of the three major networks in Philadelphia.
In 2008, she ran onto the field at Citizens Bank Park moments after the Philadelphia Phillies clinched a World Series title. She has covered several New England Patriots Super Bowl championships as well as the Boston Bruins' 2011 Stanley Cup title. In 2013, Jade welcomed viewers to SportsCenter after the Boston Red Sox won the World Series, which was quite a thrill for a girl born and bred in Boston.
She was the first reporter to speak with Triple Crown contender Barbaro’s owners after the racehorse broke down at the Preakness Stakes. She has covered everything from horse racing to college football to the four major sports and interviewed top stars, including Billie Jean King, Michael Phelps and Rafael Nadal.
Jade has always been passionate about the NFL and spent much of her time at ESPN covering the league. She hosted NFL Draft interviews and free agency specials. Jade also hosted a New England Patriots pregame show for NBC Sports Boston.
In 2021, Jade joined the leadership of The 33rd Team. You can catch her hosting The 33rd Team shows on Sirius XM NFL and Fantasy Sports Radio.
Jade'S CONTRIBUTIONS
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Josh Allen Clearly Still Battling Shoulder Injury
While Josh Allen hasn't appeared on the Buffalo Bills’ injury report this week, just watching…
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Rapid-Fire Week 11 Injury Updates For Hurts, Fields and More
Dr. Jessica Flynn and Jade McCarthy go rapid-fire and discuss some of the biggest injuries…
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Deshaun Watson Could Throw As Soon As 3 Months After Surgery
Dr. Jessica Flynn and Jade McCarthy discuss Deshaun Watson’s shoulder fracture and when we can…
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Justin Jefferson Unlikely to Play in NFL Week 10 vs. Saints
Dr. Jessica Flynn explains why rest is the best possible solution for a strong return…
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C.J. Stroud's Effort vs. Buccaneers More Impressive After Hit on Knee
Dr. Jessica Flynn noticed something unsung in C.J. Stroud's impressive Week 9 performance: a play…
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Matthew Stafford's Trick-Play Catch Came at Big Cost
Dr. Jessica Flynn says that while Matthew Stafford's catch on the Los Angeles Rams' trick play…
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Finding Trade Partner for Hunter Renfrow Will Be Tricky
When the Las Vegas Raiders extended Hunter Renfrow prior to the 2022 season, he was…
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Vikings Could Be Trade Deadline Buyers, Not Sellers
Despite the slow start to the season, the Minnesota Vikings have begun to find their…
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Saquon Barkley Won't Be Traded; Long-Term Deal Likely Coming in Offseason
Ari Meirov says that head coach Brian Daboll was telling the truth when he said…
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Broncos' Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton Could Have Trade Suitors
Will the Denver Broncos trade away Jerry Jeudy or Courtland Sutton? Could they deal them…