Rachel Nichols’ Exclusive Interview with Molly Knight

Rachel Nichols is a renowned sports journalist. Nichols isn’t unique for being a star in a male-dominated sector, but she is funny, brave, and whip-smart. She asks international figures all questions, including the tough and tricky ones, as long as they are relevant. Her successful career in journalism has seen her through the Washington Post to ESPN to CNN and ESPN again. The core values that made Nichols an international figure are her delight and relatability. She has been highly ranked by various reporters, including:

1. Sports Illustrated ranked her the most influential and famous female sports journalist.

2. The Hollywood Reporter featured her in their list of the ten most influential voices in sports.

Rachel Nichols has been hosted for many interviews since many questions revolve around her career and the journey. Molly Knight, a prominent female sportswriter, interviewed Rachel since she felt that no other person could clearly explain and express her thoughts. Molly Knight first asked Nichols to explain why she chose sports journalism. Rachel noted that she has always loved sports. She always wanted a fun job, and sports became her favorite.

Molly asked Rachel Nichols to explain her transition to TV after being a reporter in the Washington Post, where she used to file stories daily. Nichols stated that she was a Hockey writer at D.C. covering the Washington Capital. Nichols could always do a segment for every pregame on the local cable network pregame show. It allowed her to become a TV reporter while still a newspaper reporter.

Rachel Nichols loved the transition but added that some of the stories could only be in print since one had to recount an indoor conversation, talk to many people, create a tapestry, and then compile it into a story. She has proven that women are equally good with what men can do.