Jon Wertheim

Executive Editor & Senior Writer at Sports Illustrated; 60 Minutes Correspondent

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Jon Wertheim Biography

  1. Jon Wertheim is an accomplished sports journalist and 60 Minutes correspondent, having joined the broadcast in 2017. His reporting for the newsmagazine has covered a diverse range of topics from sports, foreign and national news to cultural phenomena, and has taken him to various global locations including Saudi Arabia and Russia. In Saudi Arabia, he reported on the kingdom's investment in sports amid "sportswashing" allegations, and in Russia, he examined the impact of the country's invasion of Ukraine on the world's ballet stages.

In addition to his role with 60 Minutes, Wertheim serves as the executive editor and a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, and provides commentary for the Tennis Channel. He has also executive produced several television and film projects, including the Emmy Award-winning documentary "RIVALS: Ohio State vs Michigan." Wertheim has authored 11 books, with New York Times bestsellers such as "Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won" co-written with Tobias Moskowitz, and "You Can't Make This Up" with Al Michaels. His literary contributions have been recognized in anthologies like "The Best American Sports Writing" and "The Best American Crime Writing" series.

Wertheim's investigative journalism at 60 Minutes has delved into significant issues like the Taylor Energy Oil Spill and its environmental ramifications. He has profiled prominent figures such as Charles Barkley, Sue Bird, and Rafael Nadal, and covered diverse topics from sports gambling to the phenomenon of panini stickers. His international reporting has taken him to locations like Fogo Island in Canada and Malta, where he highlighted corruption and the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Wertheim has been recognized for his contributions to sports journalism, notably receiving the Eugene L. Scott Award from the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2022. His keynote speeches often blend sports anecdotes with business acumen, providing transformative business lessons and insights into biases and decision-making processes in sports that relate to business strategies. Wertheim’s extensive experience and insightful reporting continue to make him a leading voice in sports journalism and an influential figure in discussing the integration of sports principles in business and corporate settings.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/07/2024.

Jon Wertheim Videos

  • Jon Wertheim on the Dan Patrick Show Full Interview
  • Saudi Arabia becomes unlikely sports hub amid sportswashing accusations
    Saudi Arabia says its massive investment in sports is part of a larger strategy to transform its economy. Jon Wertheim investigates if it’s about...
  • S.I.’s Jon Wertheim on Novak Djokovic’s Lofty Place in Tennis’ Pantheon
    Sports Illustrated/Tennis Channel’s Jon Wertheim tells Rich Eisen Show guest Steve Weissman if Novak Djokovic has slammed the door on the tennis...

Jon Wertheim Books

  • Glory Days: The Summer of 1984 and the 90 Days That Changed Sports and Culture Forever
    Glory Days: The Summer of 1984 and the 90 Days That Changed Sports and Culture Forever
  • Blood In The Cage: Mixed Martial Arts, Pat Miletich, and the Furious Rise of the UFC
    Blood In The Cage: Mixed Martial Arts, Pat Miletich, and the Furious Rise of the UFC
  • Strokes of Genius: Federer, Nadal, and the Greatest Match Ever Played
    Strokes of Genius: Federer, Nadal, and the Greatest Match Ever Played
  • Running The Table
    Running The Table
  • Transition Game: How Hoosiers Went Hip-Hoop
    Transition Game: How Hoosiers Went Hip-Hoop

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