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Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Long-serving ESPN reporter Michele Steele announces shock exit with emotional statement
Michele Steele has announced she is leaving ESPN after 14 years with the network in an emotional statement on social media. Steele, 46, worked as an anchor on SportsCenter while also covering a number of assignments in Bristol, Boston and Chicago as a reporter after joining back in 2011. Her last day will be on Friday August 1. 'I'm turning the page...' she wrote in her statement on X. 'After a 14-year journey at ESPN, spanning assignments in Bristol, Boston, and Chicago, this chapter as a bureau reporter concludes on Aug. 1.' 'My Day 1 assignment in the Boston bureau was the day Aaron Hernandez was arrested - fulfilling my dad's prophecy that you really will be surprised what you wind up doing in life. 'Great times with great people covering Monday Night Football on SportsCenter, the women's hoops juggernaut, the National Spelling Bee and the Warrior Games, which I loved so much because of my family's military connection. Along the way, there was a heavy dose of SportsCenter anchoring and a little podcasting, too. 'ESPN has some of the best storytellers, producers and editors around, and I'm thankful to have learned so much.' Steele worked as SportsCenter anchor while also covering several assignments as a reporter Steele, who previously worked as a sports reporter for Bloomberg and a daily contributor for Forbes on Fox, is unclear what the future holds ahead of her ESPN departure. The nature of her exit is also unclear. 'Recently, I shared advice on a friend's podcast for those entering the industry: "walk through open doors.' Don't be too rigid about your career, open yourself to possibilities.' she added. 'It's that approach that got me from reporting on Wall Street to the anchor chair in Bristol and front and center at championship games. Now, I'm taking my own advice. 'Up next: Looking forward to building and growing…if you're at AAJA in Seattle this month, let's connect… watch this space.' Steele, who was recognized by ESPN in its 'Volunteer of the Year' awards in 2019 for her work with the Special Olympics and Unified Sports, is a member of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA). According to ESPN's website, earlier this year she was named President of AAJA Sports' Sports Task Force, where she 'leads efforts to grow the sports media landscape, foster collaboration and representation, and engage broader audiences.'
New York Post
17-07-2025
- Business
- New York Post
ESPN reporter Michele Steele announces her exit after 14 years: ‘Turning the page'
Michele Steele and ESPN are parting ways. Steele has been a frequent face for the network since 2011, but she announced Thursday that she is in her final two weeks with ESPN. 'I'm turning the page,' Steele posted to her X. 'After a 14-year journey at ESPN, spanning assignments in Bristol, Boston, and Chicago, this chapter as a bureau reporter concludes on Aug. 1.' Steele joined ESPN after being an anchor for Bloomberg Television and the network's first full-time sports reporter. 3 Michele Steele spent 14 years at ESPN. X / @MicheleSteele In her 14 years, she has made appearances for 'SportsCenter,' 'NFL Live,' 'Outside the Lines' and ESPN's digital platforms across the numerous cities that she mentioned in her farewell message. 'My Day 1 assignment in the Boston bureau was the day Aaron Hernandez was arrested – fulfilling my dad's prophecy that you really will be surprised what you wind up doing in life,' Steele wrote. 'Great times with great people covering Monday Night Football on SportsCenter, the women's hoops juggernaut, the National Spelling Bee and the Warrior Games, which I loved so much because of my family's military connection. Along the way, there was a heavy dose of SportsCenter anchoring and a little podcasting, too.' While it's unclear what has led to the split, the 46-year-old had kind words for the network. 3 Michele Steele announced she is leaving ESPN. X / @MicheleSteele 'ESPN has some of the best storytellers, producers and editors around,' she wrote. 'I'm thankful to have learned so much.' It's unclear what's next for Steele in her career. 'Recently, I shared advice on a friend's podcast for those entering the industry: 'walk through open doors.' Don't be too rigid about your career, open yourself to possibilities,' Steele continued. 'It's that approach that got me from reporting on Wall Street to the anchor chair in Bristol and front and center at championship games. Now, I'm taking my own advice.' Steele is a member of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), where she is president of the association's sports task force. 3 Michele Steele said she will be done on Aug. 1. X / @MicheleSteele 'Up next: Looking forward to building and growing…if you're at AAJA in Seattle this month, let's connect… watch this space,' she concluded her message.
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Long-serving ESPN reporter Michele Steele announces shock exit with emotional statement
Michele Steele has announced she is leaving ESPN after 14 years with the network in an emotional statement on social media. Steele, 46, worked as an anchor on SportsCenter while also covering a number of assignments in Bristol, Boston and Chicago as a reporter after joining back in 2011. Her last day will be on Friday August 1. 'I'm turning the page...' she wrote in her statement on X. 'After a 14-year journey at ESPN, spanning assignments in Bristol, Boston, and Chicago, this chapter as a bureau reporter concludes on Aug. 1.' 'My Day 1 assignment in the Boston bureau was the day Aaron Hernandez was arrested - fulfilling my dad's prophecy that you really will be surprised what you wind up doing in life. 'Great times with great people covering Monday Night Football on SportsCenter, the women's hoops juggernaut, the National Spelling Bee and the Warrior Games, which I loved so much because of my family's military connection. Along the way, there was a heavy dose of SportsCenter anchoring and a little podcasting, too. 'ESPN has some of the best storytellers, producers and editors around, and I'm thankful to have learned so much.' Steele, who previously worked as a sports reporter for Bloomberg and a daily contributor for Forbes on Fox, is unclear what the future holds ahead of her ESPN departure. The nature of her exit is also unclear. 'Recently, I shared advice on a friend's podcast for those entering the industry: "walk through open doors.' Don't be too rigid about your career, open yourself to possibilities.' she added. 'It's that approach that got me from reporting on Wall Street to the anchor chair in Bristol and front and center at championship games. Now, I'm taking my own advice. 'Up next: Looking forward to building and growing…if you're at AAJA in Seattle this month, let's connect… watch this space.'
Daily Record
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Prince Harry confirms his UK return date after losing devastating security battle
Prince Harry has confirmed when he will be in on British soil for a very important trip after a UK judge dismissed his plea to restore his state-funded security last month. Prince Harry has confirmed when he will make his next trip to Britain following a UK judge's dismissal of his plea to restore his state-funded security last month. While it's expected that the Duke of Sussex will return long before this date, Harry has confirmed he will be back on British soil for the Invictus Games when they are held in Birmingham in 2027. Back in July 2024, it was announced that the city had won its bid to host the Games but the specific dates were yet to be confirmed. However, this all changed on Tuesday when the official Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 social media account posted: "SAVE THE DATES! The Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 are coming: 10th–17th July. Opening Ceremony: 10th July. Closing Ceremony: 17th July." Prince Harry found inspiration to launch the Invictus Games after attending the Warrior Games in Colorado in 2013 and witnessing how injured American military personnel thrived on the challenge of taking part in competitive sports that aided their recovery. He went on to launch the first games in London in 2014 and has since held the tournament in locations all around the world including Orlando, Sydney, Dusseldorf and, most recently, hosted the first winter version of the games in Whistler, Canada. The update regarding the Invictus Games comes a little over a month after the duke lost his the latest stage of his legal battle in the UK, the Express reports. Shortly after his defeat which saw a UK judge dismiss the prince's plea for restoration of state-funded security, Harry took part in a scathing interview with the BBC. The broadcaster released the interview where the duke said he was "devastated" by the situation and publicly confessed his wishes for "reconciliation" with the Royal Family, including his dad King Charles. In an emotional statement, he made an eyebrow raising remark about the King's health, sparking concern after he stated he does not know how long the monarch has left to live as he continues his treatment for cancer. The Duke also said: "I can't see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the UK at this point. "There have been so many disagreements between myself and some of my family". Despite this, he added that he had now "forgiven" them. Harry continued: "I would love reconciliation with my family. There's no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious." He referred to the dispute over his security as something which had "always been the sticking point". Prince Harry first fell out with his family in January 2020 when he relocated to the US with his wife Meghan Markle. The pair stepped down from their senior royal roles less than two years after officially tying the knot at St George's Chapel in 2018. Harry has only came face to face with his family a number of times since, including at the late Queen Elizabeth's funeral in 2022 and King Charles' Coronation in 2023. He is believed to not be on friendly terms with any senior members of the Firm including his brother, Prince William and his mother-in-law, Queen Camilla.
Sky News
17-02-2025
- Sport
- Sky News
Prince Harry welcomes next Invictus Games in UK during closing ceremony
Prince Harry has welcomed the next iteration of the Invictus Games in the UK, as he spoke at the closing ceremony of this year's event in Canada. Throughout the week, the royal attended several events, including an indoor rowing competition where he was joined by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. A founding patron, Harry spoke at the closing ceremony of the games in Whistler on Sunday. He paid tribute to Canada's First Nations' people, Invictus athletes and their families and welcomed the next games, taking place in Birmingham in the UK. It comes amid legal troubles as the prince battles the Home Office over the level of personal protection he will receive in the UK. "It is a platform for positive change. "And so long as the challenges around us demand it and require it... the games will go on. "Bring on Invictus Games Birmingham 2027. You have permission to party." The Paralympics-style sporting event is a tournament for injured and sick military personnel and veterans. The Duke of Sussex founded the tournament, following a decade of service in the UK military, after being inspired by the Warrior Games in Colorado in 2013. He went on to stage the inaugural games at London's Olympic Park in 2014. Mr Trudeau also spoke at the closing ceremony, thanking the prince personally, saying: "To the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, without whom these Invictus Games would never have happened, you are the one who turned this incredible idea into a reality. "As someone you roped in early in my time as prime minister, I can testify to the energy, the dedication, the commitment this man has to you and to this ideal." More than 12,000 people filled the Rogers Arena in Vancouver for the ceremony. It came after the competition hosted its first winter games this year, which saw more than 60 UK veterans compete. In total, more than 500 people from 20 nations came together for the adaptive sports event. Events like alpine skiing and snowboarding, Nordic skiing, biathlon, skeleton and wheelchair curling were introduced along with the core events of the Invictus Games.
