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New York Post
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Amanda Balionis lounges in a bikini during relaxing Ibiza trip between golf and football seasons
CBS reporter Amanda Balionis enjoyed some R&R in Ibiza before she hits the sidelines for the 2025 NFL season. Taking to Instagram, Balionis shared a carousel of snapshots from the trip she took with her grade school friends and their partners. 'Hey Ibiza.. It was really nice to meet ya 🤝 Never take for granted that many of my best friends are the ones I met in elementary school,' Balionis, 39, captioned the Saturday post. 'To take this trip with them… well I think 5th grade us would be really proud of how far we've come, and that we continue to choose to do it together ❤️❤️ also shoutout to the guys for marrying the most fun partners 🫡.' Advertisement 4 CBS reporter Amanda Balionis enjoyed some R&R in Ibiza before she hits the sidelines for the 2025 NFL season. Instagram/Amanda Balionis Balionis looked stunning in a white bikini as she enjoyed a coconut cocktail under the sun. Other images spotlighted group dinners, sightseeing and partying in fluorescent-lit clubs. Advertisement 4 Amanda Balionis during a vacation to Spain. Instagram/Amanda Balionis 4 Amanda Balionis in Ibiza with friends. Instagram/Amanda Balionis Balionis took some well-deserved time off after 19 weeks on the road with 'Golf on CBS.' Last week, she shared a tribute to her broadcast team, including photos from the season. Advertisement 'Hard to put into words what 19 weeks on the road really looks like,' Balionis wrote. 'For us announcers, we have it easy — we show up to work with hotel rooms already booked, everything we need waiting at check-in. Our headsets and mics work flawlessly, our sets are stocked, and our camera operators have been setting the scene for days.' 4 Amanda Balionis during a tournament with Rory McIlroy. Amanda Balionis/Instagram Balionis made headlines off the course last May when a Daily Mail report linked her and McIlroy after he filed for divorce from his wife of seven years, Erica Stoll. McIlroy, 36, and Stoll have since reunited, and his divorce petition was voluntarily dismissed. Advertisement Us Weekly confirmed last spring that Balinois and the reigning Masters champ 'are not dating and only have a professional relationship.' Balionis joined CBS Sports in 2017 as a golf reporter and also serves as a sideline reporter for select NFL ON CBS games and CBS Sports Network college football games.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Scottie Scheffler, Amanda Balionis Interview Gets Off to Rough Start
Scottie Scheffler entered the PGA Championship as the betting favorite and showed why during the third round on May 17. After finishing solo-fourth at the Masters in April, Scheffler entered the weekend two shots back of the leader Jhonnatan Vegas. He carded a bogey to start the round, which mimed a rollercoaster until his final five holes, which he played in 5-under to give him a 6-under round of 65 and a three-shot lead over Alex Noren. Advertisement Following the round he sat down with CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis. The interview got off to an inauspicious start when Scheffler sneezed and started coughing immediately after Balionis attempted to ask him a question. "You know I bogeyed the first, I actually thought I hit two pretty good shots in the air. I just battled really hard today. It was tough out there, those greens were really firming up and the wind was really gusty today - I think that was the most challenging part. The greens were firming up as well, but overall did a really good job of staying patient and hit some nice shots." The world No. 1 was later asked about the emotion he showed after birdies on No. 17 and No. 18 to close out the round and give himself a three-shot lead heading into Sunday. "Well I guess the qualifier there would be 'big emotion' for me," he said with a laugh. "No, I think it was an important time in the round, you know, I wanted to finish out the round the right way and I was able to gain some momentum there with the eagle on No. 14 and [birdie on] No. 15 and hit some good shots down the stretch. It was nice to be able to take advantage of some good shots." Advertisement In a follow-up, Balionis asked the two-time major winner what it would take to earn his first non-Masters major. "Just more good golf," he said plainly. "Continue to do what I'm doing - staying in the present. Do what I can do. I have some great players chasing me on the leaderboard and it's going to take another really good round." The golf world love the moment between the two after Scheffler's impressive round of golf. "AB is the best. Perfect for a Major," one person said of Balionis. "Easy to get nervous around a Bourbon legend," joked bourbon brand Elijah Craig, of which Balionis has a partnership. Advertisement "Cool as a cucumber. The professional," added a third. Scheffler and Noren will be back out on the course at 2:40 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon. Related: Scottie Scheffler, Wife Announced Big Personal News
Daily Mirror
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Rory McIlroy snubbed by Amanda Balionis in surprise US Open prediction
Rory McIlroy will be on the hunt for more major success at the US Open this week but CBS star Amanda Balionis has made a surprise tip to find glory in Pennsylvania Amanda Balionis has tipped Sam Burns for success in the US Open later this week, even with competition to come from the likes of Scott Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. The CBS Sports reporter has been said to have a close relationship with McIlroy but it did not prevent her from looking elsewhere for a shout at who could earn glory. And it is Burns who has received her backing following his tense play-off defeat at the Canadian Open on Sunday. The 28-year-old American put in a stunning final round to record an eight-under-par 62 before New Zealand's Ryan Fox matched his 18-under-par score to force a play-off. It took a further four holes to separate the pair with Fox earning a birdie to secure victory. But the outing still shows that Burns is ready to be competitive. At least, CBS star Balionis was convinced enough by his performance. Burns, ranked 22nd in the world, made seven consecutive cuts and finished in the top five twice in the run up to making the trip to Oakmont Country Club. "Fox will tell you it took him longer than expected to settle in here on the PGA Tour, but after a dramatic win a month ago, the Kiwi is playing free and is now a multiple-time winner," said Balionis after Fox's win in Canada. "Sam Burns is playing out of his mind right now. Once again, the LSU talent put himself in the mix, and if I'm you, I'm snagging him early for any US Open pools you might be in." Despite Balionis' faith, Burns has often failed to show his best in major competitions in his career. The Canada Open runner-up has managed just one top-10 finish in 20 majors and tied ninth at last year's US Open at Pinehurst No.2. McIlroy meanwhile has his own issues despite banishing his Grand Slam demons. A change of driver has caused some issues for the 36-year-old, who missed the cut at the Canadian Open. Balionis will not be working in Pennsylvania to see whether her tip pays off. Instead NBC will be in charge of the broadcast for the third major tournament of the year. The 38-year-old reporter is scheduled to return to action the following week at TPC River Highlands for the Travelers Championship in Connecticut. Signing off from her time in Toronto, Balionis said: "We had The Rink, we had the cutest kids visit us on set, we had the New Zealand national football team living and dying by every Ryan Fox shot. "We had an incredible national open. It's time for a week off. In my best Mike Wilbon voice, 'Goodnight Canada!'".
New York Post
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Amanda Balionis snaps back at trolls after interview ignites controversy
A few chirps are not going to get in the way of how Amanda Balionis handles her business. The CBS Sports reporter hit back at critics this weekend after they took issue with how she conducted a third-round interview with Rickie Fowler at the Charles Schwab Challenge, where she spoke to the six-time PGA Tour winner about contending for a title following a duration of play in 'neutral,' according to the Irish Star. 'When we talk about being you instead of trying to be what you think others perceive as 'perfect' or 'good enough'…here is an example of how the latter is simply an impossible and draining task,' Balionis began in a since-expired Instagram Story. Advertisement 6 Amanda Balionis hit back at critics during her coverage of the Charles Schwab Challenge in May 2025. balionis/Instagram 6 Critics took aim at how the CBS Sports reporter conducted an interview with Rickie Fowler. AP She then spotlighted two critical comments in the post, with one urging CBS to cut ties while the other griped about the 'negative' Fowler Q&A. Advertisement Balionis concluded her post by stating, 'It's a lot easier to be yourself and figure out what feedack is actually worth listening to (spoiler: it's never the trolls you don't know) rather than trying to be what everyone else wats [sic].' 'Nobody wants the same thing and you'll end up turning yourself into an unrecognizable pretzel,' she wrote. 'Okay that's all. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk that absolutely nobody asked for.' 6 Amanda Balinois spoke with eventual Charles Schwab Challenge winner Ben Griffin. Instagram 6 She thanked fans for their support in a May 2025 Instagram Story. Amanda Balionis/Instagram Advertisement Balionis, who stirred buzz this month with a critical take from the PGA Championship, went on to thank her supporters Sunday after Ben Griffin sealed his second PGA Tour win at Colonial. 'Also did not expect so many amazing messages after my trolling story … thanks for the reminder that this place can be full of amazing and positive people too,' she wrote. Fowler, who has struggled in recent years, finished Sunday in a tie for 16th at 5-under par overall. 6 Amanda Balionis' social media activity has stirred buzz this month. Getty Images Advertisement Balionis' social media activity has garnered much attention recently. At the conclusion of last week's PGA Championship, Balionis gave shoutouts to LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm for fulfilling media duties after falling to Scottie Scheffler in the second major of the season. The post raised eyebrows as Rory McIlroy, the reigning Masters champion, blew off the media following a rough weekend at Quail Hollow. He finished tied for 47th at 3-over. 6 Amanda Balionis spoke to Rory McIlroy following his Masters win in April 2025. CBS Sports 'Appreciate these two for taking the time to talk after a gutting loss,' Balionis wrote in an Instagram Story. 'Simply a reminder that no one is obligated to talk, it's a choice. And to bring us in after coming so close to a career accomplishment is awesome for the viewer.' Balinois was entangled in McIlroy's breakup drama last May when he filed for divorce from wife Erica Stoll. Amid speculation about the nature of their relationship, Us Weekly confirmed McIlory and Balionis 'are not dating and only have a professional relationship.' Advertisement McIlroy and Stoll reconciled in June 2024.
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Scottie Scheffler admits 'I'm just nervous' in interview with Amanda Balionis
Scottie Scheffler won his third major title as he claimed the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, but he was not as smooth while talking to Amanda Balionis after his third-round Scottie Scheffler did everything to ensure he didn't choke on the course - but the same can't be said for his post-third-round interview with Amanda Balionis. It was a near perfect weekend for Scheffler, who secured his third major title by winning the PGA Championship. The 28-year-old had quite the memorable weekend, though one particular moment that tickled golf fans happened off the green during an interview with CBS reporter Balionis. Scheffler had just cushioned himself a three-shot lead going into the final day with an impressive round of 65. While he was undoubtedly chuffed with his almost faultless game, his chat with Balionis hit unexpected turbulence when something caught in his throat. As she posed her opening question, Scheffler started coughing unexpectedly. The adept reporter had to swiftly improvise, covering the sound of his spluttering with quick wit. Scheffler started coughing just as Balionis said: "Scottie, you began the day at three you have a cough." Thinking on her toes, she quipped: "The allergies here are really bad in Charlotte. That's our first breaking news of this evening." Recognising that Balionis was using her light-hearted approach to keep the interview on track, Scheffler played along with a bit of humour by saying: "Sorry, I'm just nervous." The world No. 1's response made Balionis giggle, before a media coordinator and runner scrambled to find Scheffler a bottle of water. In response to his jest, she retorted with a hint of sarcasm, saying: "You haven't done one of these before." Scheffler, however, didn't falter in the final round. Initially, it seemed like he was in for a tough day, hitting three bogeys in his opening nine holes, while Jon Rahm closed the gap to level at the halfway point. But Scheffler found his stride, hitting three birdies in the back-nine, while the Spaniard crumbled, hitting a bogey and two double-bogeys in the final holes. Upon securing his third major, Scheffler let his emotions flow freely. He said: "It was a long week. I felt like this was as hard as I battled for a tournament in my career. This was a pretty challenging week. The first two days, I did not swing it my best, and I was able to post a score, somehow. "Outside of the last five holes [on Saturday], that's where I really kind of put myself ahead in the tournament. I mean, the back nine [on Sunday] was pretty special as well. "But [on Saturday], the way I finished off that round, I think it was really important for me to have a lead to play with. I played with it a little bit more than I would have liked to. "I think at one point in the tournament, I was tied for the lead on the back nine, but I stepped up when we needed to, and it was a pretty special week."
