PAM OLIVER BIO

Pam Oliver is celebrated as a trailblazer in the sports media landscape. She has long been recognized as one of the premier sports reporters on network television. With widespread respect and admiration across the industry, her straightforward and candid interviewing style consistently delivers topical and substantive reports.

Oliver holds the distinction of being the longest-tenured sideline reporter in the NFL, with experience in over 500 games. She’s covered Super Bowls and events. Before joining FOX, Oliver honed her skills at ESPN, where she covered the NFL Playoffs and Super Bowls and  NFC Championship games. Her reporting expertise also extended to the NBA, college and women's sports.

In 2016, Pam Oliver enhanced her career by working as a correspondent for "60 Minutes Sports," where she contributed engaging features to the program. In 2014, she was honored to serve as the moderator for President Barack Obama's Healthy Kids and Safe Sports Concussion Summit at the White House, underscoring her dedication to promoting health and safety in sports.

Throughout her illustrious career, Pam Oliver has received numerous accolades, including the Association of Women in Sports Media Mary Garber Pioneer Award and the  Atlanta Women in Sports Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019. She was also honored with a prestigious Gracie Award by the Alliance for Women in Media. In 2008, WISE (Women In Sports and Events) recognized her as one of its "Women of the Year," further cementing her legacy in sports journalism. In 2020, Oliver was proudly welcomed into the National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame, further acknowledging her impactful career and contributions to sports journalism.

Oliver was inducted into her alma mater's Sports Hall of Fame in 1996 for her outstanding individual achievements in track and field, and again in 2016 when Florida A&M University's women's mile relay team was honored for its contributions to the school's rich sports history.

Celebrated as one of Florida's most influential sports figures, Oliver was inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame in 2022. This prestigious honor recognized her remarkable career and lasting impact on the sports world.

In 2023, Oliver received the prestigious Sports Emmys Silver Circle award, celebrating her exceptional contributions and distinguished service in the television industry for over 25 years. This honor underscores her enduring impact and excellence in sports journalism.