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Devan Kaney

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Devan Kaney
Born (1991-06-01) June 1, 1991 (age 35)
Alma materUniversity of Pittsburgh (BA)
American University (MA)
OccupationsSports anchor and reporter
Websitehttps://devankaney.com/

Devan Kaney is an American sports reporter and anchor for WTXF-TV in Philadelphia. She also serves as the sideline reporter for WIP-FM's broadcasts of Philadelphia Eagles games since 2024, and previously served as an on-air personality for the station from 2022 to 2026.

Early life

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Kaney grew up in Radnor, Pennsylvania, and attended Radnor High School.[1] She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2013 with a degree in communication. She graduated from American University in 2015 with a master's degree in broadcast journalism.

Career

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Kaney has served as an analyst and sideline reporter for the National Lacrosse League, including hosting several special league events. She also spent time as a reporter in Chicago and for KBOI-TV in Boise, Idaho.[2] In 2022, Kaney joined Audacy to become an analyst on the company's BetQL Network. That same year, she became a contributor on Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie's show on Audacy-owned WIP-FM. In 2023, DeCamara and Ritchie's show was moved to the morning drive timeslot, and Kaney was added as a co-host along with DeCamara, Ritchie, Rhea Hughes, James Seltzer, and producer Joe Weachter.[2]

In June 2023, Kaney joined WTXF-TV in Philadelphia to serve as a sports anchor and reporter for the station.[3]

In December 2024, following the departure of Howard Eskin from WIP, Kaney was named the sideline reporter for the station's broadcasts of Philadelphia Eagles games.[4]

Kaney also serves as an in-arena host for Philadelphia Flyers games at Xfinity Mobile Arena.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Bjorkgren, David (January 16, 2025). "Radnor Native Devan Kaney Replaces Howard Eskin as WIP Eagles Sideline Reporter". DELCO.Today. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Tornoe, Rob (February 9, 2025). "Howard Eskin's abrupt exit from WIP was just the opportunity Devan Kaney needed". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  3. ^ "Devan Kaney". FOX 29 Philadelphia. March 18, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
  4. ^ a b Futterman, Derek (January 29, 2025). "Devan Kaney Finds Herself Preparing for a Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl After Replacing Howard Eskin on SportsRadio 94WIP | Barrett Media". barrettmedia.com. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
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