Heidi Watney, born May 19 1981, is an American sportscaster as well as a reporter on Apple TV+. She graduated from the University of San Diego, her previous sportscasting experiences include roles at MLB Network, New England Sports Network in Boston, Time Warner Cable SportsNet in Los Angeles, and two stations in Fresno. Watney was a student at Clovis West High School in Fresno where she competed in gymnastics, hurdles, diving and cheerleading. She was a National Merit Scholar, and she attended the University of San Diego as an academic scholarship. She completed her degree in 2003 with honors. Watney was the Miss California USA 2002 runner-up. Watney is the sister of professional golfer Nick Watney. [7] Andy Weir claimed that he took Watney's surname in the creation of the character Mark Watney in his science fiction novel The Martian. This was after hearing her name over a Red Sox game broadcast. Watney was featured in the music video for Dropkick Murphys' "Going Out in Style" single. "[9] She has also appeared as the sideline reporter for the video games MLB The Show 19, MLB The Show 20 and MLB The Show 21. [10]
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