Kerry Sayers is an American television anchor, reporter, and host born on July 11, 1971, in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She developed an early passion for sports and attended Mercy High School in her hometown. After graduating high school, Sayers enrolled at the University of Michigan, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Sayers began her journalism career in 1994 at WILX-TV in Lansing, Michigan. Initially hired in a general reporting role, she later transitioned into the sports department, aligning with her long-standing interest in athletics. This move marked the beginning of her focus on sports journalism.
Following her time at WILX-TV, Sayers moved to Empire Sports Network in Buffalo, New York, where she served as an anchor and reporter for two years. She continued building her profile in sports broadcasting, which eventually led to a position at Fox Sports Net Ohio in 2000. Notably, during her time there, she interviewed future NBA superstar LeBron James while he was still a high school junior, an early career highlight that showcased her role in covering emerging sports talent.
Throughout the 2000s, Sayers held various broadcasting roles across different networks, further diversifying her experience as both a sports and news reporter. In March 2015, she took on one of her most prominent roles as a host and reporter on the daily television show, Through the Decades, which explores significant historical and cultural events by decade. This opportunity allowed her to reach a broader national audience and demonstrated her versatility as a television personality.
Kerry Sayers married her fiancé, Matt Doucet, on June 17, 2011. The couple has two children, a son and a daughter. She continues to balance her professional career with her family life, residing in the Midwest region of the United States.
