ESPN Family Praying For Laura Rutledge Following Scary Family Emergency

Laura Rutledge and her family had the biggest scare on Christmas day after her son, Jack, had to be airlifted to a hospital due to a medical emergency.
The “NFL Live” host took to social media and thanked first responders after a nightmare ordeal involving her baby son Josh. The popular sports host didn’t reveal what the medical emergency was in her post but she made it clear she was full of gratitude after some of her “scariest moments.”
The ESPN and SEC Network sports reporter posted a photo of her son in a helicopter, and two more from a hospital bed.
“I was hesitant to post this because I don’t want anyone to think we are asking for pity. Unlike many parents, we got to take our baby home after a hospital visit today,” Rutledge wrote. “Praising God for that and praying for many who are handling far worse. I want to shout out amazing care we received from doctors, nurses and medics working on Christmas.
“Baby Jack was airlifted in a helicopter from Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC to MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital in Charleston. Both hospitals were so kind and acted fast. Lauren, Eric and Justin with Airlink Novant Health treated our little guy like he was their own and offered reassurance at the scariest moments. Thank you to the strangers that stood by us today. First responders are amazing.”
I was hesitant to post this because I don’t want anyone to think we are asking for pity. Unlike many parents, we got to take our baby home after a hospital visit today. Praising God for that and praying for many who are handling far worse. I want to shout out amazing care we… pic.twitter.com/4ZAxgrlBxA
— Laura Rutledge (@LauraRutledge) December 25, 2023
As she stated above, Jack was airlifted in a helicopter from Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC to MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital in Charleston.
Thank you, God, for these amazing caregivers and lifesavers. https://t.co/lr6UfuBnGN
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) December 25, 2023
The men and women who dedicate their lives to taking care of our babies in the scariest moments are heroes in the truest sense of the word.
God bless baby Jack and all of you 🙏 https://t.co/O0HwOmfmMF— Matt Moscona (@MattMoscona) December 26, 2023
Team #SuperFastRacing is wishing him a speedy ❤️🩹 recovery! Thoughts and prayers to all those kids fighting life-threatening illness. ✨ Stay strong @LauraRutledge 💪🏼 – #HopeCrew 🇺🇸 https://t.co/gB9qoScUZm
— Super Fast Racing ✝️ (@SuperFastRacing) December 26, 2023
Not just Gator Nation and not just SEC Nation but the Entire Nation who have seen and heard your special talent on the airwaves send best wishes to Baby Jack and your family. https://t.co/uxhjvh6iIW
— Barry Dreayer (@HoopsInAHurry) December 26, 2023
These are the things that are truly important in this world! Thank you @LauraRutledge 💕 #HopeCrew ✨ https://t.co/yLaZQtNcJ5
— 𝘽𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙮𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 🌰 (@Buckeye_Nation) December 26, 2023
For decades I had the privilege of working with healthcare heroes at MUSC. With the exception of our troops, there isn’t a more selfless, giving, compassionate group of people.. We have our freedom due to our troops and many times we have our lives due to our healthcare workers. https://t.co/U6S5DvSr5e
— Christine Murray (@WSteelmagnolia) December 26, 2023
All praise be to GOD Laura! May he keeps his healing hands on you and your family. https://t.co/xJlwRN0S50
— Nick Ferguson (@NickFerguson_25) December 26, 2023
Rutledge is a former beauty pageant contestant turned sports reporter who currently hosts NFL Live on ESPN after a spell at Fox Sports in the past. She married her husband Josh, a professional baseball player, in 2013.
They share two children together – daughter Reese Katherine born in 2019 and son Jack Alexander born in May 2025.
Tony Romo (Photo via CBS)
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is not the most popular guy on TV. That much was apparent while he was calling the Wild Card game between the Broncos and Bills for CBS on Sunday.
Romo, who has done very little to hide how much he admires Buffalo QB Josh Allen, had some praise for the MVP favorite while he was attempting to take his team to the Divisional Round.
Some fans felt like he was being overly gracious, while some simply couldn’t stand him talking in general.
“STFU AGAIN ROMO!!!!!!!!! I’M TIRED OF YOUR BILLS AND CHIEFS GLAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU’RE SICKENING ASF!!!!!!!!!!” an X user wrote.
“Can we start a petition to ban Romo from calling games,” another asked.
“Can Tony Romo get off his kneees for Josh Allen?” someone else chimed in.
“Tv muted when romo starts talking,” a fan claimed.
Tony Romo’s Partner Reached Impressive Milestone
While Romo was getting slammed, his broadcast colleague touched an impressive milestone.
Jim Nantz has been with CBS for over 40 years and reached his 500th game with the network calling Sunday’s fixture.
Nantz and Romo have been working together for seven of those 40 years.
VIDEO: A’ja Wilson Sends Social Media Into A Frenzy After Claiming She Would Beat Josh Hart In A 1v1
A’ja Wilson (Image Credit: @KnicksMuse/X)
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in women’s basketball. Her outstanding achievements and dominant performances on the court have boosted her confidence in her skills. However, this confidence has recently caused her some trouble, as NBA fans criticized her for a recent statement she made.
In a recent episode of the “Roommates” show, Wilson stunned both the NBA and WNBA by claiming that she could defeat New York Knicks star Josh Hart in a one-on-one matchup. Additionally, she predicted that the final score would be 11-8.
“Score would be 11-8, me. I’m not saying you gonna go scoreless, 8 to 11 is pretty solid. So, what do you think it’ll be, Josh?” Wilson said.
Although Josh and Wilson both had a good laugh during their conversation, Wilson’s comment stirred up the basketball community. “She’d lose 11-0 w him only playing w his offhand,” one fan said.
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