Matt Winer
ESPN and Turner Sports TV broadcaster, journalist
About Matt Winer
Born 1969. Matt Winer is an American journalist, sports commentator, NBA TV, tNT (U.S. TV network) and turner Sports.
Matt Winer is an American television personality who last worked for FanDuel Sports Network.
Career Starting with the 25-26 NBA season, Winer joined FanDuel Sports Network Southeast as Hawks LIVE host and sideline reporter (for select home games and all away games).
Turner Sports signed Winer in 2010 to contribute to coverage of sports across its networks. He became the primary studio host for Major League Baseball on TBS, replacing Ernie Johnson Jr., who moved into a play-by-play role. He is also a studio host on NBA TV, and contributes to TNT's coverage of NASCAR, NBA, and the PGA Tour. He is one of the studio hosts for College Basketball on CBS.
Winer worked for ESPN from 2001 through 2009 He was often seen as an anchor on ESPNEWS and the 6:00 pm ET edition of SportsCenter, or as a host of NBA Fastbreak and College Football Scoreboard. He also hosted the SportsCenter 30 at 30 Update during Saturday Night Football and game updates during ABC's coverage of college football.
Prior to ESPN, Winer worked at four different television stations: KSDK in St. Louis, Missouri (1997–2001); WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, Michigan (1995–1997); WJTV in Jackson, Mississippi (1993–1995); and KTVQ in Billings, Montana (1991–1993).
Education
Winer is a graduate of the University of Missouri and was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He has been nominated for four regional sports Emmys.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Matt Winer?
ESPN and Turner Sports TV broadcaster, journalist
When was Matt Winer born?
Matt Winer was born on 10 January 1969 in Billings.
What is Matt Winer's occupation?
Matt Winer is a journalist, sports commentator, NBA TV, tNT (U.S. TV network) and turner Sports.
What nationality is Matt Winer?
Matt Winer is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matt Winer. https://biography.guide/matt-winer/
MLA: "Matt Winer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matt-winer/.
Chicago: "Matt Winer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/matt-winer/.
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