Allie LaForce is a well-known American journalist, model, and former beauty queen. She works as a reporter for Turner Sports, covering NBA games on TNT. Sports fans also recognize her as a host of We Need to Talk on CBS Sports Network.
Before that, she reported and anchored sports news at WJW, a Fox station in Cleveland. She stands out because of her strong on-camera presence and deep sports knowledge. Many viewers trust her to tell sports stories clearly and with heart.
Allie worked hard to grow her career from local news to national TV. Her love for sports helped her connect with fans and athletes alike. Young women often look up to her as a role model in sports media. She proves that talent and dedication can open big doors. Allie continues to inspire others by showing what’s possible with focus and passion.
Early Life
Allie LaForce was born on December 11, 1988, in Vermilion, Ohio, in the United States of America. She is the daughter of Lesa LaForce and Wade LaForce. She has not mentioned anything about her siblings.
Allie LaForce went to Vermilion High School in Ohio. After graduating, she enrolled at Ohio University. She chose to study journalism and took classes at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. Allie earned her degree there and started building her career in media.
Career
Allie LaForce began her pageant journey on August 8, 2005. She represented Ohio at the Miss Teen USA 2005 pageant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Contestants competed in the evening gown, swimsuit, and final interview rounds. Judges crowned Allie the winner after her strong performance in the interview segment.
Her win helped launch her career in the public eye. Allie LaForce always had a strong interest in sports and media. That passion led her to start a journalism career as a sideline reporter. In 2010, she covered college football for SportsTime Ohio during the Mid-American Conference season.
She also reported during the 2011 OHSAA basketball championship and the MAC men’s basketball tournament. Fans appreciated her energy and clear reporting style. After proving herself in sports reporting, Allie joined WHW Channel 8, Cleveland’s Fox affiliate. There, she worked as both an anchor and a reporter.
Her role gave her more exposure and experience in live broadcasting. CBS Sports hired her in 2014 to replace Tracy Wolfson as the SEC sideline reporter. This was a major step in her career. She covered top college football games and quickly became a familiar face to viewers.
In June 2018, CBS announced that Allie LaForce would be leaving. Both sides couldn’t agree on a new contract. Still, she continued to appear on CBS during March Madness, thanks to her talent and fan support. Turner Sports soon signed her so she could stay in sideline reporting. With this new deal, she began covering NBA games for TNT and the NCAA Tournament.
Allie LaForce Biography |
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| Real Name | Alexandra Leigh LaForce |
| Birth Date | 11 December 1988 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 36 Years |
| Birth Place | Vermilion, Ohio, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Journalist, Model |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Sagittarius |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 8” – in Centimetres – 173 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 55 kg – in Pounds – 122 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 8 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Body Type | Slim |
Family |
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| Father | Wade LaForce |
| Mother | Lesa LaForce |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Vermilion High School |
| College | Ohio University |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Who is her husband? | Joe Smith |
| Children | One |
Personal Life
Allie LaForce tied the knot in January 2015 with Joe Smith. Though their busy careers often keep them apart, Smith on the baseball field in the summer and LaForce traveling for sports coverage during fall, winter, and spring, they’ve learned to make it work.
“The hardest part is when I finally have time off in summer, he’s busy in the field every day. Then in the winter, when he’s off, I’m working almost nonstop,” LaForce shared. “We just never seem to be on the same schedule.” Their love story started back in 2011.
At the time, Allie LaForce was a reporter in Cleveland when Smith reached out to her on Twitter. A former walk-on basketball player at Ohio University, LaForce accepted his playful challenge to a shooting contest. Their first meeting was at Quicken Loans Arena, and LaForce even brought a camera crew.
They split the first two rounds, and Smith won the tiebreaker with a half-court shot. But when the footage aired, only LaForce’s win made the cut. Smith joked, “When you edit your own video, you can make it look however you want.”
LaForce smiled and added, “In his defense, he did win two out of three.” Despite their hectic schedules, the couple has found a rhythm in supporting each other’s careers, even if that means spending as much time apart as together.
Allie LaForce Net Worth
The talented host and journalist, Allie, earns a net estimated income of $ 3 million USD, through her journalism, modeling, and career as a host. She is really passionate about her work and works hard, and is known to give a different topic and content every time she is seen on the screen.
Trivia
- Allie played five games of basketball in her freshman year under the head coach Semeka Randall and was a guard on the Bobcats women’s basketball team.
- She was crowned Miss Ohio Teen USA in September 2004, while her mother was crowned Miss Ohio USA in 1977.
- Allie worked as a sideline reporter in Las Vegas for NBA Tv at the time of the NBA Summer League.
- She won a scholarship to the School for Film and Television in New York City and a one-year modeling contract with Trump Modeling Management.
- In 2011, Allie won an Emmy Award for anchoring FOX 8’s Friday Night Touchdown high school football show.
