Laura Rutledge showed off her speed to get from one job to the next.

ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge puts everything into her job. She serves as a full-time sideline reporter for Monday Night Football. This is a role she assumed before the start of the 2025 NFL season. It is clear that she wants to keep it for years to come.

She recently showed off her dedication to her job. During a recent college football game, a camera caught her sprinting on the field. Oklahoma was taking on Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

After interviewing on the field, she needed to be somewhere else quickly. Footage caught Laura Rutledge running to get to the concourse for halftime. She only had two minutes to do so. Rutledge sprinted by players and coaches into the locker room area.

She then had everything put on her to get ready for her next TV appearance.

“Tons of respect for Laura Rutledge here,” an X user posted. So good at her job, and this is a part nobody sees. She’s got two minutes to get from the sideline interview to the concourse for halftime. One day I’ll tell you about the time I worked a game on both radio and TV!”

Laura Rutledge Gets Praised On Social Media

NFL sideline reporter Laura Rutledge (Photo Via Instagram/@lauramrutledge)
This is the side of Laura Rutledge that fans never see. Over the years, she has gained viral fame for her on-field outfits. She might look good, but she works hard.

Rutledge showed off tenacity when Justin Herbert tried to avoid an interview this month. Her strong will made him stop and speak to her. Her latest viral moment is of her beyond the camera and running from two different jobs.

Social media loved it.

“So much respect for a reporter that runs,” one fan wrote.

“Oh wow!! Put her in the broadcast hall of fame already,” a second fan stated.

“You can tell that she is athletic in just the way she runs. Good work!” a third person said of Laure Rutledge.

“Wow, crazy. She ran 50 yards,” one final fan commented.

Rutledge has anchored SEC Nation for nine seasons as host. It makes her one of the most recognizable faces in Southeastern Conference football.

ESPN locked Rutledge into a multi-year extension in 2024. It keeps her through her second decade with the company.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.