Sam Ryan is an American sports journalist and sports anchor & reporter for WABC-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program Eyewitness News
Breakthrough:Secured major national prominence upon joining ESPN and ABC Sports as an on-air sideline reporter in 2003
10 Quick Facts About Sam Ryan
- Full Name: Sam Ryan
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter and sportscaster
- Known For: The television program Eyewitness News
- Current Role: Sports anchor & reporter
- Current Employer: WABC-TV
- Date of Birth: February 5, 1969
- Age: 57 years old
- Place of Birth: Lake Ronkonkoma, New York
- Marital Status: Married
Sam Ryan Age
Sam Ryan is about 57 years old as of 2026. Sam Ryan was born in 1969.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Hofstra University and New York Institute of Technology.
- Hofstra University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Communications
- New York Institute of Technology
- Field of Study: Major content
Career & Work
Sam Ryan's career includes news and reporting roles with WABC-TV, a television station and MLB Network.
Organization: WABC-TV
Role: Sports Anchor & Reporter
Period: 2018–Present
Details: New York, NY · Returned to the station as weekend sports anchor and reporter.
Organization: MLB Network
Role: Studio Host & Reporter
Period: 2011–2018
Details: Secaucus, NJ · Hosted studio programs and served as field reporter for major game broadcasts.
Organization: CBS Sports / WFAN
Role: Reporter & Anchor
Period: 2006–2011
Details: New York, NY · Covered NFL and college basketball tournament action.
Organization: ESPN / ABC Sports
Role: Sideline Reporter
Period: 2003–2006
Details: United States · Reported from sidelines for college football and Sunday Night Baseball broadcasts.
Rise to Fame
Sam Ryan rose to prominence for her role on the television show Quick Pitch.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Quick Pitch (Host) — Daily baseball highlights and analysis program on MLB Network
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — Local Sports Coverage
Sam Ryan Family & Relationships
Sam Ryan is married to Jeff Ryan.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Sam Ryan
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Reporter and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 5, 1969
- Age: 57
- Birthday: February 5
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Lake Ronkonkoma, New York
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jeff Ryan
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Jeff Ryan (Spouse • Husband)
