Laurence Holmes is an American journalist and afternoon sports radio co-host for Wsps Am.
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Best Known For:The television program The Spiegel and Holmes Show
Breakthrough:Developed an interest in broadcasting after becoming involved with his high school's radio station
10 Quick Facts About Laurence Holmes
- Full Name: Laurence Holmes
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sportscaster
- Known For: The television program The Spiegel and Holmes Show
- Current Role: Afternoon sports radio co-host
- Current Employer: WSPS Am
- Popular As: Laurence W. Holmes
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Radio Host / Radio Personality, Sports Journalist, and Podcast Host
- Media Level: Local
Laurence Holmes Age
Laurence Holmes's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at DePaul University, The University of Alabama, and other institutions.
- DePaul University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: History
- The University of Alabama
- Qualification: Master of Arts
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Career & Work
Laurence Holmes' career includes news and reporting roles with 670 The Score and DePaul University.
Organization: 670 The Score
Role: Afternoon Sports Radio Co-host
Period: September 2024–Present
Details: Chicago, Illinois
Organization: 670 The Score
Role: Midday Sports Radio Co-host
Period: 2022–September 2024
Details: Chicago, Illinois · Co-hosted the midday sports talk program with Dan Bernstein before transferring to afternoon drive with Matt Spiegel.
Organization: DePaul University
Role: Adjunct Professor of Communication
Period: From 2012
Details: Chicago, Illinois
Organization: 670 The Score
Role: Sports Radio Host and Producer
Period: From 1998
Details: Chicago, Illinois
Organization: NBC Sports Chicago
Role: Sports Broadcaster and Analyst
Period: Historical
Details: Chicago, Illinois · Worked in sports television coverage, including Chicago Bears reporting and analysis.
Organization: WMAQ-TV-TV
Role: Sports and News Anchor
Period: Historical
Details: Chicago, Illinois · Worked on air with NBC's Chicago television operation during his broader sports media career.
Rise to Fame
Laurence Holmes rose to prominence for his role on the radio program The Spiegel and Holmes Show.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Spiegel and Holmes Show, Bernstein and Holmes, and House of L.
Radio
- Radio Program: The Spiegel and Holmes Show (Co-host, September 2024-Present) — Weekday afternoon-drive sports talk show with Matt Spiegel on 670 The Score in Chicago
- Radio Program: Bernstein and Holmes (Co-host, 2022-2024) — Midday sports radio program co-hosted with Dan Bernstein
- Radio Program: Sports Huddle (Producer) — Radio sports program for which he obtained production experience while interning at WMAQ radio
Podcasts
- Podcast: House of L (Host) — Podcast discussing sports, broadcasting and other subjects through interviews and commentary
- Work: Radiant Black #18 (Writer, 2021) — Comic-book writing credit identified in Holmes's DePaul University faculty biography
- Work: Chicago Bears Coverage (Reporter and Sports Broadcaster) — A substantial part of his broadcasting career has included reporting and commentary on the Chicago Bears
Notable Coverage
- Chicago Bears football – 670 The Score – Covered the Chicago Bears over an extended period of his sports broadcasting career
- Chicago professional sports – 670 The Score – 2026 – Co-hosts discussions about the Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs and White Sox, including interviews with players, coaches and sports analysts
- Chicago sports television commentary – NBC Sports Chicago – Worked on air in Chicago sports television, including football-related coverage
Awards & Achievements
- 14 Under 40 Alumni Recognition — DePaul University — 2007 — Recognition as one of the university's distinguished younger alumni.
- Black Catholic Heritage Award — 2015 — Recognition presented by Cardinal Blase Cupich.
- Peter Lisagor Award for Sports Journalism — 2022 — Excellence in sports journalism.
- Peter Lisagor Award for Sports Journalism — 2024 — Excellence in sports journalism.
Lesser Known Facts
- He fulfilled an ambition to write comic books through Radiant Black #18 in 2021.
- He joined 670 The Score in 1998 and has worked in numerous station positions, including production and on-air hosting.
- He enjoys comic books, doughnuts and in-depth interviews.
- He has written for both the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times.
- His television experience includes work with WGN-TV and NBC's Chicago broadcasting operations.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Laurence Holmes
- Popular As: Laurence W. Holmes
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $53,000–$232,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $346,000–$4,944,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Matt Spiegel(Colleague • Co-host of The Spiegel and Holmes Show on 670 The Score.)
- Dan Bernstein(Colleague • Former midday co-host of Bernstein and Holmes on 670 The Score.)
