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Jill Arrington
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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) |
Tiffany "Jill" Arrington (born July 27, 1972) is an American sportscaster and reporter. She is known for her work covering various sports events and shows. Jill has worked for major sports networks like Fox Sports and ESPN. She also reported for local TV stations in Los Angeles.
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Jill Arrington's Career Journey
Early Life and Education
Jill Arrington was born on July 27, 1972. She grew up in Conyers, Georgia. Jill went to the University of Miami. There, she studied broadcast journalism. This helped her prepare for a career in television.
Starting in Broadcasting
After college, Jill began her career behind the scenes. She worked as a producer for TV shows like Main Floor and Real TV. Soon, she moved into the world of sports.
Reporting for Fox Sports
Jill joined Fox Sports as a sideline reporter. She covered women's tennis and other sports features. She also co-hosted a show called NFL Under the Helmet for one season. Later, she hosted the pregame show for the Arena Football League on TNN. She was also a sideline reporter for their games.
Moving to CBS and ESPN
Jill then worked for CBS Sports. She was the main sideline reporter for Southeastern Conference College Football. She also covered the US Open Tennis tournament. She reported for The NFL Today show too. After CBS, Jill spent a year at ESPN. She was the lead sideline reporter for big college football games. She also reported for ESPN College Gameday.
Return to Fox Sports and Local News
After taking some time to raise her daughter, Jill returned to Fox Sports in 2010. She hosted several shows, including Totally NASCAR and College Football Saturday Preview. She also gave updates for FOX NFL Sunday. Later, she became a sports anchor for FoxSports1's 3 Things to Know. She also co-hosted America's Pregame. Jill also worked as a sports anchor in Los Angeles. She reported for KCBS and KCAL television stations.
Other Appearances
Jill Arrington has also appeared in commercials. She has done endorsements for brands like Zima and Nike. Her voice can also be heard in the video game Madden NFL 2005.
