Taylor Rooks is an acclaimed American sports journalist, broadcaster, and host, currently recognized for her roles with Amazon Prime Video, Bleacher Report, and Turner Sports. Known for her insightful interviews and dynamic presence, Rooks is a prominent figure in sports media, especially across basketball and football.
Career Overview
Taylor Rooks started her sports journalism career when she was still in college by reporting football and basketball recruiting news for Scout.com. Shortly after graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in broadcast journalism, she joined the Big Ten Network as an on-air host and reporter, appearing overnight on programs like BTN Live and hosting Women’s Sports Report.
From there, she served as a sideline reporter for CBS Sports Network during the 2016–2017 football season. Rooks later worked as a host, reporter, and anchor for SportsNet New York (SNY).
Her national profile grew significantly after joining Bleacher Report in 2018, where she launched the interview show Take It There With Taylor Rooks, exploring in-depth stories with athletes and celebrities. Rooks has become a familiar face at major events, with appearances at the Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Game, and on Turner Sports programs.
More recently, she joined Amazon Prime Video:
- serving as a feature reporter for Thursday Night Football
- Leading the NBA studio coverage (pregame, halftime, postgame) alongside Dirk Nowitzki and Blake Griffin starting from the 2025–26 season.
Rooks is known for having meaningful and detailed talks with talent. Her work earned her an Emmy nomination, and she was also listed in Sports Illustrated’s “100 Influential Black Women in Sports”.
Stats and Record
Taylor Rooks is a journalist and broadcaster, not an athlete, so she does not have sports performance statistics or records. Her professional accolades include:
- Emmy Award nomination for sports reporting.
- Hosting and producing ground-breaking interviews during key NBA events (such as the NBA bubble)
- Breaking national recruiting stories for high-profile basketball prospects early in her career (notably Cliff Alexander, Jalen Brunson, Quentin Snider, Charles Matthews, Jayson Tatum).
- Recognized among the most influential women in sports media.
Recent News
- In July 2025, Taylor Rooks was in the headlines for her marriage, shared in a widely viewed Instagram post that drew attention from sports and entertainment figures.
- She has wrapped up her tenure at TNT Sports and is set to focus on NBA coverage for Prime Video with a new studio team in the upcoming season.
Who is Taylor’s Husband Shane?
Taylor Rooks’s husband is named Shane. Multiple reputable sources confirm the name, with some internet speculation suggesting his full name might be Shane Fowler, though this detail has not been confirmed by Rooks herself or in any official capacity. Rooks has chosen to keep her husband’s identity largely private, sharing wedding photos but not tagging her husband or giving additional personal information about him.
Net Worth
Taylor Rooks’s net worth in 2025 is estimated to be between $1 million and $2 million, according to several sources. Her income comes from her prominent roles as a sports journalist and broadcaster with major platforms including Bleacher Report, TNT Sports, and Amazon Prime Video, where she hosts NBA studio coverage and NFL Thursday Night Football. Additionally, she earns from sponsorships and social media presence, which has over 860,000 Instagram followers. Her annual earnings have been around $500,000 from her Turner Sports and Amazon contracts, with probable further income from endorsements.
Taylor Rooks does not have athletics-based stats or records; her achievements are defined by her influence, journalistic impact, and industry accolades.
