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<p>Charissa Thompson is an American <a href="/biography/charissa-thompson">television host</a> and sportscaster, currently affiliated with Fox Sports. Previously, she has worked with several major networks, including ESPN, Versus, Game Show Network (GSN), and the Big Ten Network. She is recognized for her dynamic broadcasting career and her co-hosting role on ESPN’s "SportsNation" alongside <a href="/biography/marcellus-wiley">Marcellus Wiley</a>, a position she held during her earlier tenure at the network.</p>

<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<p>Born on May 4, 1982, Charissa Thompson was raised in Seattle, Washington. She attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she earned her degree in Law and Society. While completing her studies, she began her career with internships at KEYT-TV, an ABC affiliate in Santa Barbara, and NBC, laying the groundwork for her future in sports journalism. She currently resides in Los Angeles. Although she was once rumored to be dating ESPN <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Williams_(basketball)">analyst</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Williams_(basketball)">Jay Williams</a>, their relationship was never publicly confirmed and is no longer current.</p>

<h2>Career at Fox Sports and Other Networks</h2>

<p>Charissa Thompson is best known for her role as an NFL sideline reporter at Fox Sports. In addition to NFL coverage, she has also reported on college football and basketball for both Fox Sports Net and the Big Ten Network. Thompson hosted "Friday Night Tailgate" on the Big Ten Network and participated in programs such as "BCS Breakdown" on Fox Sports Net. She made appearances on "NFL Now Updates" on the NFL Network and has contributed to Yahoo Sports and Speed Network.</p>

<p>In 2011, Thompson joined Versus to cover sports news, and in 2013, she co-hosted the celebrity diving show "Splash" on ABC with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Lawrence">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Lawrence">Joey Lawrence</a>. Throughout her career, Thompson has demonstrated versatility by transitioning across networks and genres, reflecting her broad appeal as a sportscaster and presenter.</p>

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<h2>Major Sports Reporting Assignments</h2>

<p>Throughout her career, Charissa Thompson has provided coverage for several high-profile sporting events. These include the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games, the 2011 BCS National Championship Game, the NBA All-Star Game, the NHL All-Star Game, and others. Her on-air work has included roles on programs such as "The Best Damn Sports Show Period" with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Rose">Chris Rose</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Salley">John Salley</a>, "Toughest Cowboy" on FSN, "Big Saturday Night" on GSN, and "Big Ten’s Best" on Big Ten Network. She also served as an ice-level reporter for Versus and contributed to FSN’s "Baseball Report".</p>

<h2>Television Appearances and Recognition</h2>

<p>Aside from traditional sports broadcasting, Thompson has also appeared at entertainment events and on lifestyle programs. She reported from the red carpet at film premieres for "Lions for Lambs", "Love in the Time of Cholera", and "Juno". Additionally, she participated in coverage of JazzFest 2008 and co-hosted the 2010 American Country Awards with NASCAR <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Waltrip">driver</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Waltrip">Michael Waltrip</a>.</p>

<p>Thompson's media presence has also led to features in various publications. She was the <a href="/biography/charissa-thompson">cover star</a> of the April 2009 issue of Access DirecTV magazine and interviewed Philadelphia Phillies <a href="/biography/cole-hamels">pitcher</a> <a href="/biography/cole-hamels">Cole Hamels</a> for the publication’s feature story. In 2009, she was named one of Playboy’s Sexiest Sportscasters and was selected as a top-five finalist, further cementing her public recognition.</p>

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