Rick Reilly was born on February 3, 1958 in Boulder, Colorado, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for Leatherheads (2008), Invincible (2006) and Missing Links. He has been married to Cynthia Puchniarz since October 14, 2008. He was previously married to Linda Campbell.
Was employed by "Sports Illustrated" from 1985-2007 where he had been
voted "Sportwriter of the Year" eight times. He joined ESPN in June 2008.
Angered Sammy Sosa during a July 2002 interview by asking him to take a test to prove he wasn't on steroids. Sosa had previously told reporters that
he would be first in line if testing for steroids was ever
implemented.
On Pete Sampras's retirement: He's doomed to spend the rest
of his days with a neck-snapping blonde and a gorgeous son in a hilltop
palace with nothing to do but find new and creative ways to blow his
career winnings of $43 million.
...Nebraska, a place so flat you could watch your dog run away for
three days.
(On baseball) "It's about as fast-paced and thrilling as an Amish
prom."