Sam Ryan
At ESPN and ABC Sports, Sam covered many national sporting events, including the NHL on ABC, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sunday Night Baseball, Home Run Derby, Little League World Series, College Football, and the 2005 Monday Night Football broadcasts.
Sam later served as a contributor to CBS Sports' coverage of the NFL on CBS and the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. She was also a studio host and reporter at the MLB Network and covered the MLB postseason for Turner Sports as the in-game reporter in 2015-17.
Sam was thrilled to co-anchor ABC7's NYC Marathon coverage on Marathon Sunday, alongside Ryan Field as one of her first assignments upon officially returning to WABC.
She is an avid runner, having completed eleven marathons, including four NYC Marathons. Sam is an NYRR Team for Kids ambassador and is passionate about promoting youth fitness.
She earned her M.A. in English from Stony Brook University and is a member of Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society).
Sam's Stories
Young man credits running for improving mental health, new career direction
Running helped get one young man back on track - and not only find his purpose, but also find his passion for the sport and for life.
Record-setting student athlete from Long Island could be on brink of Olympic glory
A William Floyd senior, Macchia took Eyewitness News through her impressive podium finish at the Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships in December. It was just another accomplishment on her already extensive running resume.
Columbia women's basketball star proves her hoops skills run in the family
Columbia University's women's basketball team has won nine games in a row and are undefeated in Ivy League play, in large part because of their impressive sophomore guard Riley Weiss.
Peloton instructor Becs Gentry completes 7 marathons in 7 continents in 7-day span
From the sub-zero temperatures in Antarctica to over 90-degree heat in Colombia, Becs Gentry, along with Great World Race participants experienced it all within a seven-day span.
History-making 3-legged dog paving the way for others at AKC National Championship
We first introduced Rascal in 2021, who became the first 3-legged dog to compete in AKC agility events after losing a leg to cancer.
76-year-old won't let age stop him from achieving his goals at the TCS NYC Marathon
Mitch Strong has been running for as long as he can remember. And if you ask him, he's still got a long way to go.
Wheelchair racing 7-year-old girl excited to cross the 5th Avenue Mile finish line
Karissa Manurung was born with spinal bifida, a rare birth defect that has left her unable to use her legs, forcing her to spend her young life in a wheelchair.
Connie Carberg, first female scout in NFL history marks 60th training camp with Jets
Carberg has always had a passion for football. Her father, Dr. Cal Nichols was the team internist for the Jets, and while she was a student at Ohio State, she met legendary coach Woody Hayes who offered advice and encouragement.
87-year-old woman to run the New York Mini for the 26th time
At 87, Ulrike Klopfer is running in her 26th New York Road Runners' Mini 10k this Saturday.
NYPD Officer Running Her Second New York Mini 10k
ABC 7 New York will provide live streaming coverage of the New York Road Runners' Mini 10K race in Central Park on Saturday, June 8.