Taylor Rooks

In August 2016, Rooks became the newest host, reporter, and anchor for SportsNet New York. Rooks is also a sideline reporter for CBS Sports Network for the 2016-2017 college football season.

In August 2014 -two months out of college- Taylor Rooks became an on-air host, reporter, and correspondent for the Big Ten Network. She appeared nightly on the popular sports television show, BTN Live, alongside Dave Revsine, Mike Hall, and Rick Pizzo, and analysts such as Jim Jackson, Chuck Long, and Glen Mason. One of her roles is to interact with fans and bring their social media topics onto the screen. Rooks regularly reports on Big Ten Games throughout the season, and travels frequently for television shows. She hosts the Women's Sports Report, alongside Lisa Byington, covering all women's sports in the Big Ten.

From August 2012 to May 2014, Taylor worked with scout.com covering Illinois football and basketball. She made national news with her stories and perspective on the game - specifically in recruiting. Rooks broke multiple stories regarding Cliff Alexander, Jalen Brunson, Quentin Snider, Aaron Jordan, Charles Matthews, and Jayson Tatum.

Taylor attended Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia, United States. She graduated in 2010 as a Lion.

Taylor Rooks (born May 22, 1992) is an American sports journalist and broadcaster. She currently appears on Bleacher Report and Turner Sports. Before joining the Turner networks, she was a host, reporter, and correspondent at SportsNet New York. Prior to the New York Market, she worked for the Big Ten Network. She appeared on BTN Live, BTN Football Pregame, and Women's Sports Report. She was a sideline reporter for CBS Sports Network for the 2016-2017 football season. Prior to SNY, CBS, and BTN, Rooks was a football and basketball recruiting reporter for scout.com. She has an on-air presence for major events, such as the Big Ten Football Championship.