Who Is Amina Smith, ESPN Sports Host And Wife of Chiefs Star Deon Bush?
The announcement was made that Amina Smith will be the new face of ESPN’s SportsCenter.
On April 2, the well-liked anchor will start her new position at the sports network.
Smith is leaving her position as an NBC Sports Boston sportswriter for the New England Patriots and the Boston Celtics.
Smith started her career in broadcasting while still a student at the University of South Carolina, where she was a track athlete.
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Before transferring to the University of Miami, she worked as a football and women’s basketball reporter for the school’s SGTV.
She worked locally at 6 News in Lawrence, Kansas, following her graduation.
Since then, Smith has worked for Fox, BTN, and NBC as a national broadcaster.
“Joining ESPN is truly a dream come true,” Smith said in the press room of ESPN.
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“I’m excited for the opportunity to connect with fans blending my knowledge and passion for sports and entertainment to deliver engaging, fun, and thoughtful content.
“As a former athlete and being surrounded by sports my entire life, ESPN has always been in the picture and I’m ecstatic to finally call the network home.
“A place where I can continue to show up as my authentic self while connecting with viewers from all walks of life.”
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Outside the studio, Smith is wed to Deon Bush, a safety for the Kansas City Chiefs.
According to the New York Post, Bush made a proposal in Costa Rica in July 2018.
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The Covid-19 pandemic forced the pair to postpone their wedding; they finally tied the knot in February 2021.
Bush and Smith, who were once selected in the fourth round and are now a two-time Super Bowl champion, have a young son together.