The 25 sports media people who had the most powerful 2022

Before we present the 25 most powerful people in sports media for 2022, a few things to know.

• These are based on this year. The most powerful people in sports media are the heads of the leagues and the networks, so there is no Adam Silver or Roger Goodell. This is just based on: “Who had the most powerful 2022?”

• There is no formula. This is my opinion, though I consulted with people I trust.

• Here’s the most important one: Anyone in the business who complains about where they were ranked or where their boss was ranked, it will be on the record. I don’t want to hear it, but if you insist, I’m reprinting what you say.

And without further adieu, here are the 25 most powerful people in sports media for 2022.

19. Nate Burleson, CBS morning host/NFL Today analyst

Burleson has moved into Michael Strahan territory as a guy who does morning news, NFL analysis and more. Who could see this coming? (Oh, this piece is from July 2019? Thanks for making me look good, Nate.) Burelson is a superstar who has managed his career to perfection.

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h/t Andrew Marchand