“There’s very little that sports and dogs can’t fix.” That’s the motto Amanda Balionis lives by, and lately, she’s been proving it in two very different fields. Back in January 2025, Balionis was right where golf fans love to see her, covering another PGA Tour season for CBS. Her mix of warmth and quick insight made her a familiar face for every weekend broadcast. But when golf wrapped up, she didn’t slow down.

She simply swapped the greens for the gridiron. As the NFL season kicked off in September, Balionis was back on the sidelines, doing what she does best. The reporter was asking sharp questions and connecting with players in the middle of the action. And yet, just when it looked like her schedule was all football, golf has pulled her right back in.

On November 29, 2025, Balionis wi

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