Boston—the city of leprechauns and legends—has a way of calling its own back home. Just like LeBron’s return to Cleveland or Tom Brady’s emotional homecoming to New England, some moves just feel destined. Now, as March Madness reaches its fever pitch, one of ESPN’s most trusted voices on the sidelines is making a move that’s as dramatic as a buzzer-beater. And just like any unforgettable game, it’s packed with nostalgia, excitement, and a fresh start.
Molly McGrath is coming home. The ESPN sideline reporter, a Boston College alum (2011), is heading back to the city where her sports media journey began. Before she was a national fixture in sports media, she was cutting her teeth with the Boston Celtics as a web reporter and in-arena host. “I don’t know if I would be in this amazing position at ESPN if it weren’t for the experiences I had at Boston College,” she told ESPN Front Row in 2016. Now, more than a decade later, she’s returning with her husband, Max Dorsch, a real estate investment pro, and their two sons, Raymond and Pierce, with the same passion and presence that made her one of the most trusted voices in sports.
McGrath shared the news with fans on Instagram: “Today is the day that little Pierce turns two, and it’s also the day that we board a one-way flight to Boston we’re moving. A mix of emotions and a life-changing day that our family will never forget.”
For fans, this isn’t just another career move—it’s a moment to celebrate. With the Final Four looming, McGrath’s homecoming feels like fate, proving that in sports and in life, timing is everything.
Her rise in sports media has been nothing short of remarkable. McGrath’s journey kicked off at BC, where she was a cheerleader and student reporter. By 2013, Fox Sports took notice, and she quickly became a national presence, co-hosting America’s Pregame and covering college sports. When she returned to ESPN in 2016, she solidified her place as one of the most trusted voices in the industry, covering everything from College Football Playoff National Championships to Big Ten basketball matchups. Her 2023 Emmy nomination for sideline reporting and a multi-year ESPN extension in 2022 are proof enough that in the world of media, she’s an elite.
And it makes all the sense in the world. When she was five months pregnant with Pierce, she could still be seen sprinting across sidelines. In an interview with The Athletic, she talked about lugging a heating pad to games for joint pain, saying, “The weather always makes it a little more fun. People are like, ‘Oh, you must hate it.’ I’m like, ‘I love it. It makes the game more interesting.” Pregnant and on her feet for hours! That’s Molly McGrath for you!
Molly McGrath’s Boston homecoming coincides with a historic Final Four
Now, with the Final Four on the horizon, McGrath’s move to Boston is more than just a change of scenery—it’s a full-circle moment. And it couldn’t come at a better time, as Duke from the East makes its championship run for the first time in 10 years. McGrath is stepping into this next chapter with the same electric energy that made her a household name. Timing is everything, and her move aligns with one of the most anticipated Final Fours in history.
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For the first time since 2008, all four No. 1 seeds—Duke, Florida, Auburn, and Houston—have advanced, setting up a heavyweight showdown. Auburn and Florida, SEC powerhouses, clash in the first semifinal, while Duke faces Houston in a battle of elite efficiency. Each team entered the tournament with an adjusted efficiency margin above 35, a rare statistical feat.
“The four teams that are advancing, I think they’re the best four teams in the country,” Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said.
McGrath’s Boston move won’t disrupt her coverage, but it marks a personal milestone. A Boston College alum who started with the Celtics, she now returns as one of ESPN’s top voices. Just as the Final Four’s best teams embrace the pressure, McGrath embraces a new chapter—right on schedule.
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