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Jill Arrington
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| Born |
Tiffany Arrington
July 27, 1972 Conyers, Georgia, U.S.
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| Occupation | Sportscaster, TV host |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Dean Panaro
(m. 2001; div. 2014) |
| Children | Presley Kate Panaro |
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| Relatives | Dakota Fanning (niece) Elle Fanning (niece) |
Jill Arrington, born on July 27, 1972, is an American sportscaster and reporter. She is known for her work covering many different sports. Jill has worked for major sports networks like ESPN and Fox Sports. She has also been a sports anchor for TV stations in Los Angeles.
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Jill Arrington's Career in Sports
Jill Arrington has had an exciting career in sports broadcasting. She has worked as a reporter and host for many years. Her work has taken her to different sports events and TV shows.
Starting Out in Broadcasting
After finishing college at the University of Miami, Jill Arrington started her career. She studied broadcast journalism there. Her first jobs were as a producer for TV shows like Main Floor and Real TV.
Soon, she moved into the world of sports. She became a sideline reporter for Fox Sports. She covered women's tennis and made special reports for FOX NFL Sunday. Jill also co-hosted NFL Under the Helmet for one season.
Reporting on Football and Tennis
Jill Arrington also hosted the pregame show for the Arena Football League. She was also a sideline reporter for their games for three seasons. Later, she joined CBS Sports.
At CBS, she was the main sideline reporter for Southeastern Conference College Football. She also covered the US Open Tennis tournament for four years. Jill was also a reporter for The NFL Today show.
Working with ESPN and Fox Sports
For a year, Jill Arrington worked at ESPN. She was the lead sideline reporter for important college football games. She also reported for ESPN College Gameday.
After taking some time to be with her daughter, she returned to Fox Sports in 2010. She hosted shows like Totally NASCAR and College Football Saturday Preview. She also gave updates for FOX NFL Sunday. Jill was a sports anchor for FoxSports1 for two years. She also co-hosted America's Pregame. She worked as a sports anchor for KCBS and KCAL TV stations in Los Angeles.
Other Appearances
Besides her reporting, Jill Arrington has appeared in commercials. She has done endorsements for brands like Zima and Nike. She also did voice-over work for the video game Madden NFL 2005.
