An award-winning television sports journalist, Nancy Newman has served as a studio anchor and reporter at the YES Network (Yankees Entertainment & Sports) for over two decades. A lead host for New York Yankees pre-game and post-game coverage, Nancy Newman has won multiple Emmy awards, including Host of Batting Practice Today in 2017 and Sports Event Live Brooklyn Nets in 2018.
In addition to the Yankees' pre-and post-game coverage, Ms. Newman Hosts Yankees Batting Practice Today, which features the latest news, exclusive looks at batting practice, interaction with YES announcers on-site, and player interviews. The show airs one hour before the New York Yankees' game start time.
In addition to her work at YES, Ms. Newman emcees multiple events including the annual New York State Baseball and Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies and emceed the National Down Syndrome Society's annual gala in 2017. Moreover, she is the host of the Yankees HOPE Week Special which showcases several worthy charitable causes in the Tri-State community New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. She is also the host of the weekly Yankees Magazine program which runs all year long highlighting the Yankees both on and off the field.