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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Which Teams Will Make Trade Calls for Derrick Henry?
Could the Tennessee Titans move on from Derrick Henry at the NFL trade deadline? Ari…
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Chase Young Or Montez Sweat: Commanders Might Trade One ... Or Not
Ari Meirov, Rick Spielman and Jade McCarthy discuss the potential moves of Chase Young and/or…
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Brock Purdy Could Return From Concussion Protocol to Play vs. Bengals
Dr. Jessica Flynn reminds us not all concussion recoveries are the same, and while Brock…
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Saquon Barkley's Elbow Injury Might Impact Him Carrying the Ball
Dr. Jessica Flynn says we all know ball security is important for running backs, but…
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Eagles' Jalen Hurts Might Have An Knee Issue, Though He Says Otherwise
Dr. Jessica Flynn says that even though Jalen Hurts has not appeared on the injury…
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Nick Chubb Faces Challenge Returning From Second Knee Injury
Dr. Jessica Flynn joins Jade McCarthy to explain why Nick Chubb's return from his first…
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1-on-1 With Jay Gruden: QBs Poised for Leap, Players to Build Around
Jade McCarthy goes 1-on-1 with former NFL head coach Jay Gruden for a wide-ranging discussion,…
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Brandon Staley 1-on-1: Johnston's Impact, New OC, Playoff Recovery
Jade McCarthy and Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley discuss the team's top draft pick,…
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Sydney, Chase Brown Reflect on Being Selected in 2023 NFL Draft
A sixth set of twins hit the NFL when Sydney Brown (scouting report) and Chase…
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2023 NFL Draft: Twins Chase Brown, Sydney Brown Ready For Next Step
NFL Draft prospects — and twins — Sydney (scouting report) and Chase Brown (scouting report)…
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