Tina Cervasio... is one of the most recognizable and versatile sports
journalists in the largest media market in the United States today. The New Jersey
native is part of the two-time Emmy Award winning MSG Network Knicks Broadcast,
and currently serves as the sideline and feature reporter for the New York Knicks
of the NBA, a contributor to the New York Liberty of the WNBA, and pre-game host
and reporter for the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer, as well as handling
reporting and anchor duties on FOX 5 for their Emmy-winning “Good Day New York”
and “Sports Extra” television shows. She is also one of the most active journalists
in social media, and this past spring and summer assisted Bloomberg Sports in expanding
their footprint in fantasy baseball and football through her extensive and ever-growing
network of influential followers.
Cervasio joined MSG in 2008 as an anchor on the daily sports and entertainment news
show “MSG,NY”, and has also hosted the weekly show "Fans' Most Wanted: Knicks",
which takes an in-depth look at classic Knicks games, memorable players, and intense
rivalries.
Prior to returning to New York, the University of Maryland graduate was the Field
Reporter for the Boston Red Sox, on the New England Sports Network (NESN), where
she reported live from the field in-game and for both the pre and post- game shows
from 2006 to 2008 and garnered a host of Emmy nominations for her work.
Before her time with NESN, Cervasio was a sports anchor and reporter on WCBS-TV
(Ch. 2 New York), and appeared on national programs as a reporter or anchor on NBC
Sports, NFL Sunday Ticket, and Animal Planet.
In addition to her TV work, Tina has done extensive work in radio and production,
with credits that include live play-by-play work for women’s hockey and gymnastics
for the Torino and Athens Olympics on Westwood One radio, as well as time on air
for WFAN Radio in New York.
Outside of sports broadcasting, Cervasio spends her time on various charities and
speaking engagements. Most notable, running the ING New York City Marathon twice
(2008 & 2009) to raise money for Madison Square Garden’s non-profit charity, Garden
of Dreams Foundation, that “makes dreams come true for kids facing obstacles” in
the tri-state area. In 2009, Tina was the Mistress of Ceremonies for the Inaugural
MSG Partners Summit, organized by the President of MSG Sports, Scott O’Neil. She
has also been actively involved in a host of highly successful charity programs
ranging from the Jimmy Fund, Special Olympics Massachusetts, the Allan Houston Legacy
Foundation, Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation and UNICO among many others.
One of the most sought-after speakers in the area because of her diverse journalistic
background, Cervasio has addressed students and young people from graduate school
to high school on the world of journalism, social media and the entertainment industry.
She is a frequently requested guest at colleges ranging from the Columbia University
Graduate School of Business to Rutgers and Princeton University and is a regular
panelist at schools like St. John’s and Fordham University speaking to their sports
journalism programs, among other schools. She is also an active member of WISE (Women
in Sports and Events); and AWSM, Association for Women in Sports Media.
Tina resides in New Jersey with her husband, Kevin McKearney.