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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
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'Gorgeous' - NBA Reporter Trish Christakis Shares Vacation Photos
'Gorgeous' - NBA Reporter Trish Christakis Shares Vacation Photos originally appeared on The Spun. The NBA season is still a couple of months away, but Trish Christakis of CBS News Miami is finding other ways to go viral. Christakis, a University of Illinois graduate, has covered March Madness, the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals and MLB Draft since joining CBS News Miami. When she's given an NBA assignment, she's almost always covering the Miami Heat. During the first round of this year's NBA playoffs, Christakis grabbed everyone's attention with her end-of-season post about the Heat. "Year 3! What a season for the Miami Heat, thankful," Christakis wrote on social media. "Thank you, Aaron Visions for snapping this pic during my last live shot this season!" This post from Christakis received over 11.6 million views and 119,000 likes, helping her grow her social media following overnight. As of now, she has 71,600 followers on Instagram. Since the NBA season won't start up until October, the popular reporter for CBS News Miami is enjoying a well-deserved vacation in Greece. She shared a few photos from her trip to Europe earlier this week. "Mediterranean made," Christakis wrote for her caption. Countless NBA fans commented on this post from Christakis, completing her appearance as well as the views in Greece. Judging by her social media content, Christakis loves to travel the world when she's off from work. "In her free time, Trish loves working out, being on the water, volunteering at animal shelters and playing soccer. A diehard music and sports fan you can usually catch her on her off days at a concert or sporting event," her bio for CBS News Miami states. Once Christakis returns from Greece, she'll get right back to covering professional sports in the Sunshine State. After all, the Miami Dolphins are a month away from their season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. 'Gorgeous' - NBA Reporter Trish Christakis Shares Vacation Photos first appeared on The Spun on Aug 7, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Aug 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Stunning Miami Heat reporter Trish Chistakis reveals her new nickname after going viral
Miami Heat reporter Trish Christakis has revealed her new nickname after going viral late last month. Christakis, who works for CBS Miami, garnered over 11.2million impressions with an X post on April 29, after the Heat's season concluded. 'Year 3! What a season for the Miami Heat, thankful,' she captioned a photo of her in a skintight brown dress. And while the post from the Greek-American reporter spread in the United States, it even made its way to Europe. 'So apparently TV stations in Greece are calling me Greek freak 2.0 might be the funniest thing to come out of this,' she wrote on May 1. Of course, the Milwaukee Bucks ' Nigerian-Greek star Giannis Antetokounmpo is known as the 'Greek Freak' himself. Year 3! What a season for the Miami Heat, thankful 🙏🏻❤️🏀 Thank you, Aaron Visions for snapping this pic during my last live shot this season! — Trish Christakis (@TrishChristakis) April 29, 2025 Reporter Trish Christakis went viral late last month after the end of the Heat's season 'Just to clarify… this was 100% a nod to Giannis Antetokounmpo that's it lol,' Christakis followed up her original post. Christakis' viral post, which has also been liked 120k times, received a slew of responses from fans. 'just became a Miami Heat fan,' one said. 'now my friends know why i'm so upset the heat szn is over,' a second added. 'sheesh, respectfully,' a third added. Christakis, believed to be 31 years old, has covered a variety of pro sports working in South Florida, including the NFL's Miami Dolphins, NHL's Florida Panthers and MLS' Inter Miami. According to her LinkedIn, she graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2015 with a degree in broadcast journalism, setting herself up for current on-air role. However, she also has a background playing soccer herself, and revealed in 2023 that covering Lionel Messi play for Miami had been a massive highlight. 'Playing football my whole life and becoming a professional has always been my biggest dream,' she wrote on Instagram.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Heat Reporter Sends NBA Fans Into Frenzy With Stunning Look
Trish Christakis, a rising star in NBA media coverage, became the talk of the league this week, not for a breaking story or sideline scoop, but for a viral photo that sent fans into a frenzy. The CBS Miami sports reporter, who covers the Miami Heat, posted a heartfelt message following the team's elimination from the playoffs and it came with a stunning courtside photo that stole the show. 'Year 3! What a season for the Miami Heat, thankful 🙏🏻❤️🏀 Thank you, Aaron Visions for snapping this pic during my last live shot this season!' she wrote on X. The image showcased Christakis in a form-fitting dress with elegant accessories and a confident presence that resonated with fans. Advertisement Within hours, the post had racked up over 7 million views and 86,000 likes. The comments? Unfiltered appreciation. 'Officially a Miami Heat fan. Even if they do lose by 50 in the playoffs,' one user joked. 'Well lord have mercy I see they turned up the heat in Miami,' another added. One fan simply said, 'Sheeeesh.' Christakis, who has over 27,000 Instagram followers and rising, has built a loyal base thanks to her blend of journalistic skill and eye-catching on-screen charisma. A University of Illinois graduate with a background in journalism and deep sports roots, she played soccer and covers everything from the NBA to March Madness- Christakis is more than just a viral moment. She's built credibility reporting from NBA sidelines, covering Lionel Messi's Inter Miami debut, and even working the Stanley Cup and MLS beat. Advertisement Still, this week's viral moment cemented her as more than just a name on a media credential. With Miami out of the postseason and the Heat enduring another disappointing early exit, some fans admitted Trish was one of the season's few bright spots. 'Possibly the best thing the fans had to look at during those disastrous two home games,' one said, referencing the Heat's 55-point loss to the Cavs in Game 4. Whether it's her professional polish or personal style, Trish Christakis has found a way to stand out in the crowded world of NBA media. And with Heat fans looking toward next season for hope, many seem content knowing that, win or lose, they'll still get to see Christakis doing her thing, stylishly holding down the sideline. So, while the Heat may have been swept, Trish Christakis definitely left a mark this postseason.
Express Tribune
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Trish Christakis responds to Dave Portnoy post after viral sideline moment during NBA Playoffs
Trish Christakis, a Miami Heat reporter, continues to capture online attention—not just for her NBA Playoff coverage but also for a viral interaction with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. While the Miami Heat's 2025 postseason ended early with a sweep by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Christakis became a breakout personality off the court. A recent sideline photo of her went viral on X (formerly Twitter), amassing nearly five million views and drawing praise for her on-camera presence and style. Peachy!!!! I need to do a follow up story on her now 🥹❤️ — Trish Christakis (@TrishChristakis) April 30, 2025 On Tuesday night, Christakis joined the social media conversation when Portnoy posted a picture of his dog, Miss Peaches, calling her 'the cutest spokeswoman who ever lived.' The lighthearted post had already garnered over 530,000 views by early Wednesday. Christakis replied with a playful message: 'Peachy!!!! I need to do a follow-up story on her now,' accompanied by a red heart and doe-eyed emoji. The moment further boosted Christakis's profile, demonstrating how sports journalists are increasingly intersecting with digital pop culture. Her engaging online presence and strong reporting have helped her become a fan favorite, especially among those newly discovering her work through viral posts.
