Maggie Davis sports anchor/reporter Emmy entry (2024)

Maggie Davis spent 2024 as an anchor, reporter and producer for WLEX-TV and the nightly, half-hour sports program, "BBN Tonight." She covered major events, such as the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby and a head coaching search for the Kentucky men's basketball program, while continuing to balance daily assignments with live pre- and post-game coverage.

SEGMENT ONE: Maggie anchors our live, unscripted coverage of Mark Pope's introductory press conference in front of a sold-out Rupp Arena.

2:11 -- SEGMENT TWO: Maggie anchors our coverage on Kentucky Derby day "live from the backside" of Churchill Downs. She highlighted multiple thoroughbreds throughout the day, including one of the favorites, Sierra Leone. Hear from the trainer and jockey ahead of the Run for the Roses. Package researched, written, edited and anchored by Maggie.

5:37 -- SEGMENT THREE: Maggie's live in Atlanta for Kentucky's first big test under first-year head coach, Mark Pope. She previews UK vs. Duke alongside a few rowdy fans making their way into State Farm Arena.

8:20 -- SEGMENT FOUR: John Calipari's decision to step away from the Kentucky men's basketball program marked the end of an era. Maggie wrote, edited and anchored this retrospective on the Hall of Famer's career in the Bluegrass on the night he announced his decision. This was a day turn.

11:24 -- SEGMENT FIVE: Maggie earned an exclusive, sideline interview with senior guard Antonio Reeves in the moments after his 19-point performance vs. Florida on January 31st, 2024. The interview aired in its entirety the following night, February 1st, 2024.