Heidi Watney, born May 19 1981, is an American sportscaster and a reporter for Apple TV+. Her prior experience in sportscasting includes stints at the University of San Diego, New England Sports Network (Boston), Time Warner Cable SportsNet (Los Angeles), and two stations in Fresno. Watney was an Clovis West High School student in Fresno. She was a participant in gymnastics in hurdles, diving, and gymnastics. [1] She was an National Merit Scholar and attended the University of San Diego on an academic scholarship. There, she graduated with honors in 2003. Watney was the Miss California USA 2002 runner-up. Watney is the cousin professional golfer Nick Watney. [7] Author Andy Weir stated he used Watney's surname to create the character "Mark Watney" in his 2011 science fiction novel The Martian after hearing her name during the Red Sox game broadcast. Watney was featured in the music video of Dropkick Murphys' "Going Out in Style" single. She was also featured as a reporter side-by-side on the games on video MLB The Show 19, MLB The Show20 MLB The Show20, and MLB The Show 21, respectively. [10]
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