Brian Kenny

Brian Kenny

Keynote Speaker: ESPN SportsCenter Anchor

Brian Kenny Biography

Brian Kenny is an MLB Network host, appearing across MLB Network's studio programming, including MLB Now and MLB Tonight.

On MLB Now, Kenny hosts a one-hour live daily panel discussion that covers breaking news and the most recent trends in the game with perspectives from baseball journalists, sabermetricians, broadcasters and current and former players and managers.

Kenny joined MLB Network from ESPN, where he was anchor of the 6 p.m. ET edition of SportsCenter, host of the Brian Kenny Show on ESPN Radio and Friday Night Fights on ESPN2.

He previously served as an ESPN anchor for "Baseball Tonight," receiving a Sports Emmy Award in 2003.

Kenny called play-by-play for ESPN's Wednesday Night Baseball and the World Baseball Classic, and hosted ESPN's coverage of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cooperstown, New York.

Kenny was named "Media Personality of the Year" by SI.com in 2004, and in 2005 he was the recipient of the Sam Taub Award, given by the Boxing Writers Association of America to the Boxing Broadcaster of the Year. Kenny appeared as himself in the 2006 film, "Rocky Balboa," and in the 2007 film, "Resurrecting the Champ."

Prior to joining ESPN, Kenny was Sports Director at WTZA-TV in Kingston, New York, for 11 years (1986-1997). While at WTZA, he won 11 New York State Broadcasters Association Awards and five Associated Press Awards for Journalistic Excellence. From 1985-86, he was a news reporter then sports anchor at WLIG-TV in Riverhead, New York.

Kenny attended St. John's University and the New York Institute of Technology. He graduated magna cum laude from New York Tech in 1985. He and his wife Nicole have five children.

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Brian Kenny Speaking Topics

Brian Kenny & SportsCenter

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Brian Kenny is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Sports Motivation, Host & Emcee, Health & Wellness, Personal Growth, Diabetes, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Motivational, Athlete, Journalist, Business, Celebrity, Sports, Leadership, Broadcasting and Sports Coaching.

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Brian Kenny is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Sports Motivation and Host & Emcee. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brian Kenny for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Brian Kenny can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Roy Firestone, Mike Ditka and Pat Croce. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brian Kenny for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Brian Kenny Speaking Topics

  • Brian Kenny & SportsCenter

  • How do I book Brian Kenny to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brian Kenny for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Brian Kenny, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Brian Kenny or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Brian Kenny for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Brian Kenny, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brian Kenny, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Brian Kenny speak about?

  • Who is the agent for Brian Kenny?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brian Kenny for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brian Kenny for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brian Kenny or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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