Last Updated on: 5th July 2025, 12:28 am
Darren M. Haynes is a prominent American sports anchor currently with KCAL in Los Angeles.
- 13‑time Emmy Award winner—honored for Best Sports Anchor, Team Coverage, and Editorial, among others wusa9.com
- Also earned a Golden Mike Award for Best TV Sports Segment and several Associated Press awards informationflare.com
- In 2021, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from his alma mater, Wayne State University muckrack.com
- Began at ESPN anchoring SportsCenter segments like “Suit‑it or Boot‑it” (2014–2017) thewhoisbio.com
- Served as Sports Director and main anchor at Washington, D.C.’s WUSA from 2017 to August 2023 americanveteransball.org
- Joined KCAL in Los Angeles in August 2023 as sports anchor and reporter
- Covered major events including the Super Bowl, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup, World Series, and more
- On assignment for KCAL, Haynes reported live from the 2025 MLB season opener in Tokyo, sharing his appreciation for the local ballpark atmosphere and food soranews24.com
- Provided behind‑the‑scenes access at Lakers & Clippers 2024–25 media day for CBS Los Angeles
- Recognized by the NAACP as one of the “Most Influential Blacks”
- Founded the Junior Broadcast Program in 2007, mentoring hundreds of aspiring journalists
- Established Destined for Change, supporting youth empowerment with professional attire, guidance, and community initiatives factprofiles.com
- Born April 20, 1981, in Woodbridge, Connecticut; played college football at URI, UNH, and Wayne State
- Earned his B.A. in Media Arts & Studies from Wayne State University, where he later received a Lifetime Achievement Award
- Married to Teddi Adderly since April 2018
- Active in philanthropy, supporting Special Olympics, MDA, Armed Forces, and more .
Darren M. Haynes is a decorated and versatile sports journalist—now anchoring at KCAL LA. He continues making headlines with high‑profile event coverage and impactful community work, building on a career spanning ESPN to local news and national mentorship programs.