{{Short description|American television reporter (born 1991)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = Devan Kaney | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|06|01}} | other_names = | alma_mater = University of Pittsburgh (BA)<br>American University (MA) | occupation = Sports anchor and reporter | website = https://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 == Kaney grew up in Radnor, Pennsylvania, and attended Radnor High School.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bjorkgren |first=David |date=2025-01-16 |title=Radnor Native Devan Kaney Replaces Howard Eskin as WIP Eagles Sideline Reporter |url=https://delco.today/2025/01/devan-kaney-radnor-wip-eagles-sideline-reporter/ |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=DELCO.Today |language=en-US}}</ref> 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 == 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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Tornoe |first=Rob |date=2025-02-09 |title=Howard Eskin's abrupt exit from WIP was just the opportunity Devan Kaney needed |url=https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/941-wip-super-bowl-eagles-devan-kaney-howard-eskin-merrill-reese-20250209.html |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":0" />
In June 2023, Kaney joined WTXF-TV in Philadelphia to serve as a sports anchor and reporter for the station.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-18 |title=Devan Kaney |url=https://www.fox29.com/person/k/devan-kaney |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=FOX 29 Philadelphia |language=en-US}}</ref>
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.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Futterman |first=Derek |date=2025-01-29 |title=Devan Kaney Finds Herself Preparing for a Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl After Replacing Howard Eskin on SportsRadio 94WIP {{!}} Barrett Media |url=https://barrettmedia.com/2025/01/29/devan-kaney-finds-herself-preparing-for-a-philadelphia-eagles-super-bowl-after-replacing-howard-eskin-on-sportsradio-94wip/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIjmDNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHeLWWZTgUtMk2OLv-W8qBSAAvQG7wdSkEA0b9c9USmm_OE7lbQMk3ebB_g_aem_vYJPjXOcm_RbB__X2k5sDg |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=barrettmedia.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
Kaney also serves as an in-arena host for Philadelphia Flyers games at Xfinity Mobile Arena.<ref name=":1" />
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== External links == * [http://www.94wip.com Sports Radio 94WIP Official Website]
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