Mina Kimes hosts the Spelling Bee in D.C.—turns sports journalist into live event host for the 98th edition. She’s ESPN senior writer and NFL analyst.
The 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee has narrowed to nine finalists who will compete for $50,000 and the coveted Scripps Cup in Washington, D.C. The event has moved back to Constitution Hall after years in Maryland, with Mina Kimes as host. Finals air tonight on ION and be streamed on spellingbee.com.