Alex Parker

Alex Parker

Alex Parker is the Host of SportsTalk on News Channel 8, as well as ‘Game Day’ and ‘After the Game’ on Sundays.

He also serves as the Executive Sports Producer at ABC7/WJLA-TV and News Channel 8. He has covered local and national sports at the stations for nearly two decades; and is a 7-time Emmy Award winner and 3-time Edward R. Murrow Award winner.

He was born in Arlington, Va. and grew up in Rehoboth Beach, Del. He credits his mom Judy for his avid love of sports.

Alex is a passionate sports journalist who enjoys bringing viewers the human side of the story going that go way beyond the statistics and the final score.
In his spare time he loves listening to music and playing drums.

Alex is a graduate of University of Delaware. He lives with his wife Michelle (who met as co-workers at ABC7!) and their two daughters in Howard County, Md.

You can follow Alex on Twitter at @parkersports.

Contact Alex

Twitter: @parkersports
WJLA
1100 Wilson BLVD, Suite 601 Arlington, VA 22209

Recent Stories

  1. Doug Williams coaches his son, D.J.

    WJLA, May 11, 2013 - 07:50 am

    After his pro career ended, quarterback Doug Williams went on to coach his alma mater. Now he's coaching his son.

  2. Inflatable Washington Capitals player flying in Georgetown

    WJLA, May 1, 2013 - 05:00 pm

    You can’t miss the larger-than-life “Caps Guy” if you’re in Georgetown. It sits high atop Jack Davies' house in Georgetown.

  3. Washington Nationals shake up lineup to try to break losing streak

    WJLA, April 25, 2013 - 04:29 pm

    Losers of five of their last six and coming off a three-game sweep at the hands of the St. Louis Cardinals, it appears the Washington Nationals can't wait to get out of their fun, and they're making the lineup changes to prove it.

  4. March 11: Lee Reed Georgetown's Athletic Dir.

    WJLA, March 12, 2013 - 04:33 pm

    Georgetown's Athletic Director Lee Reed joins Alex on this edition of Sportstalk. His thoughts on the Hoyas win over Syracuse, the end of the Big East conference, and honoring a legendary Hoya.

  5. March 11: Slade Parson's Extra Credit Project For School

    WJLA, March 12, 2013 - 04:28 pm

    Alex Parker talks with Slade Parson, an area student who was working on a school project... his project included a chat with Wizards guard Bradley Beal.