Garrett Boorojian and ESPN SportsCenter Anchor of 23 years; Host of ESPN's Outside the Lines, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight, and NBA Finals, Jay Harris

Garrett Boorojian and ESPN SportsCenter Anchor of 23 years; Host of ESPN's Outside the Lines, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight, and NBA Finals, Jay Harris

Author: Garrett Boorojian March 10, 2026 Duration: 51:13

Garrett Boorojian and Jay Harris discuss relationship building in a team environment.

Source: ESPN Press Room

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"Jay Harris

SportsCenter Anchor

https://x.com/JayHarrisESPN

Jay Harris joined ESPN in February 2003 as an ESPNEWS anchor. He was chosen to anchor his first Sportscenter that May, and Sportscenter continues to be his main assignment. His schedule can be interesting, ranging from weekend mornings, to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays. He’s also hosted Outside the Lines, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight and NBA Finals coverage. Away from ESPN, he is a sought-after event host, speaker and panelist.

Harris came to ESPN from WPGH-TV in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he worked his way up from “temporary” weekend reporter to main weeknight anchor.

He has more than 30 years of experience in television and radio news, including morning news anchor at WAMO-FM and national news at American Urban Radio Networks, both in Pittsburgh, and at WOWI-FM in Norfolk, Va.

A native of Norfolk, Va., Harris graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor’s degree in speech communication. In 2003 he was honored with a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University. In 2004, he was the keynote speaker for Old Dominion’s 100th commencement ceremony and was honored to be chosen to speak at commencement again in 2022. He also served two terms on ODU’s Board of Visitors.

Among his other honors, Harris contributed to multiple Sportscenter Emmy Awards, he’s a recipient of a Silver World Medal from the New York Festival Awards, Robert L. Vann Award from the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation, and has an EXCEL Award from the Hampton Roads Black Media Professionals.

Married with two young adults, Harris enjoys mentoring young journalists, playing bass guitar, and is an avid golfer. He scored an ace in a charity tournament in Las Vegas in 2014, his first, winning a car in the process."


Garrett Boorojian hosts WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment, a podcast that digs into the human dynamics behind high-stakes success. Each conversation moves beyond typical interviews to explore how trust, communication, and genuine connection are forged under pressure. The guest list is a testament to the universal application of these principles, featuring Hall of Fame athletes from football, basketball, and baseball, Olympic medalists, Emmy-winning media figures, and top coaches and executives. These are individuals for whom "team" is not a corporate buzzword but the fundamental mechanism of achievement. You'll hear firsthand accounts of navigating locker rooms, boardrooms, and creative collaborations. The discussions are grounded in real stories-from the tension before a championship game to the delicate negotiations of a major business deal-revealing the practical methods these professionals use to build cohesive units. This isn't abstract theory; it's lived experience dissected to uncover what actually works. Whether you're leading a sports team, a business department, or any collaborative project, this podcast offers a rare look at the relational craftsmanship required to excel. Garrett guides these explorations with a focus on actionable insight, making each episode a masterclass in the subtle art of working with others.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment
Podcast Episodes
Garrett Boorojian and FOX 5 DC Anchor / Reporter, former Washington Commanders Game Day Host, former NBC Sports Washington Host / Anchor, former News Desk Anchor for NBC Olympics, Miss Florida USA 2001, University of Florida graduate, Julie Donaldson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:35
Garrett Boorojian and Julie Donaldson discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.juliedonaldson.com/"ABOUT JULIEJulie has been a pioneering figure in sports broadcasting, breaking gender barriers in…
Garrett Boorojian and NYT Bestselling Author, JFK Jr.'s friend, former The History Channel Scholar–in–Residence, University of Oklahoma Emeritus Professor, former University of Oxford Lecturer, former Yale University Associate Professor, Steve Gillon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:56
https://www.stevenmgillon.com/"STEVEN M. GILLONHistorian | Author | Producer | Professor | Speaker"History is not about memorizing facts. It’s about using facts to build an argument for interpreting the past." - Steven M…
Garrett Boorojian and Fenway Senior Speechwriter, former Speechwriter – Governor & First Lady Walz, former Communications Director & Chief Speechwriter – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, former Director of Speechwriting – Speaker Pelosi, Aaron Bennett [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:46
Garrett Boorojian and Aaron Bennett discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://fenwaystrategies.com/team/aaron-bennett/"Aaron BennettSenior SpeechwriterAaron’s parents suspected that he might have a futu…
Garrett Boorojian and CNN Senior Legal Analyst, former Assistant U.S. Attorney – Southern District of New York, former Assistant Attorney General – New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, Senior Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Elie Honig [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:59
Garrett Boorojian and Elie Honig discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B093HZ7WZL/about"Elie HonigAbout the authorElie Honig is CNN's Senior Legal Analyst. He previously…
Garrett Boorojian and DrPH, MA, RDN, 2022 Nutrition Entrepreneur of the Year, 2024 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Distinguished Lecture Award winner, Recurring Nutrition Expert / Guest on ABC's "LIVE with Kelly and Mark," Wendy Bazilian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:59
Garrett Boorojian and Wendy Bazilian discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.wendybazilian.com/about"Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, MA, RDN is a writer, educator, food enthusiast and award-winning journali…
Garrett Boorojian and Principal of JOEY JACKSON LAW, PLLC, CNN Legal Analyst, honored with the Joey Jackson ICC, Assistant District Attorney at the New York County District Attorney's Office, former Adjunct Professor at Monroe College, Joey Jackson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:08
Garrett Boorojian and Joey Jackson discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.joeyjacksonlaw.com/"PREMIER LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR NEW YORKNationally recognized for expertise in criminal law, union m…
Garrett Boorojian and the 62nd U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, 34th Chief of Protocol of the U.S., former Finance Chair for 2024's Biden for President and Harris for President, former DNC National Finance Director, Brown University alumnus, Rufus Gifford [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:50
Garrett Boorojian and Rufus Gifford discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.elrodgifford.com/https://www.elrodgifford.com/#services"Rufus GiffordREAD FULL BIORufus Gifford is a former U.S. Ambassa…
Garrett Boorojian and the 31st Chief of Protocol of the U.S., former Executive Vice President & Global Head of Government and Public Affairs at SAP, formerly served in Presidents Clinton, Obama, and Biden Administrations, Peter Selfridge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:02
Garrett Boorojian and Peter Selfridge discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.usasean.org/https://www.usasean.org/people/peter-selfridge"Peter SelfridgeNominations and Governance Committee ChairPe…
Garrett Boorojian and Chief Legal Analyst at CNN, Emmy Award winner, former Staff Writer at The New Yorker, Contributing Opinion Writer at The New York Times, former Assistant U.S. Attorney (Brooklyn), Best–Selling Book Author, Jeffrey Toobin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:04
In his conversation with Garrett, Jeffrey speaks about:- His mentor Tina Brown, former Editor of The New Yorker, who gave Jeffrey a chance by hiring him in 1993.- Covering Mark Fuhrman's role in the O.J. Simpson trial.-…
Garrett Boorojian and Brig. Gen. USAF (Ret.), former F–15E Combat Pilot, former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force (International Affairs), Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University alumnus, John "Dragon" Teichert [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:26
Garrett Boorojian and Brigadier General (Retired) John Teichert discuss relationship building in a team environment.John spoke with me about how Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun” movie inspired him to join the United States Air For…