Jim Berry

Jim Berry is the weeknight Sports Anchor for CBS4 News. He also anchors CBS4′s Miami Dolphin coverage and Sports Rap. Jim joined CBS4 in August, 1996 from WBBM-TV, the CBS owned station in Chicago.

In Jim’s first stint in Miami, he was Sports Director at WSVN-TV. His broadcasting career began in news. Jim worked at WBTV in Charlotte, N.C. before moving on to WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C. He was a news reporter and anchor before turning to sports.

Jim is a three time Best of Miami winner, and has won five Emmys. He is also a recipient of the Silver Circle of Excellence award for a distinguished journalism career from the Suncoast chapter of the National Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Jim has been a frequent motivational speaker at schools, and been involved with numerous charities. The Chicago native graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. He is married with two children.

The men's and women's tennis team at Barry University are fighting for NCAA titles. (CBS4)

Barry University Chasing After A Pair Of National Tennis Championships

At Barry University, there’s plenty to hoop and holler about these days. Both the men’s and tennis teams are ranked number one in the NCAA Division two rankings.

CBS4–2013/05/03

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 15: State police guard an area near Kenmore Square after two bombs exploded during the 117th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. Two people are confirmed dead and at least 23 injured after two explosions went off near the finish line to the marathon. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

Sports World Rallies In Wake Of Boston Bombings

Sports are often a rallying point in the wake of a national tragedy and that was again the case in the hours that followed the Boston Marathon bombings Monday.

CBS Miami–2013/04/16

Trainer Ed Downs gives Jim Berry an NBA worthy workout. (CBS4)

Work Out With The Miami-Based Trainer Of NBA Stars

He’s trained some of the best players in the NBA, including Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh. Now, the workout Ed Downs in known for is available to anyone who wants to sweat.

CBS4–2013/02/20

Shapiro Atty. Denies Wrongdoing With NCAA

The attorney at the center of the Nevin Shapiro case said she has done nothing wrong and not the cause of the NCAA’s problems, but the victim.

CBS Miami–2013/01/24

Scottish Tennis Star Andy Murray Has Adopted Miami As 2nd Home

Tennis star Andy Murray has made Miami his home away from home.

CBS4–2012/12/20

Some At UM Fighting For Boxing Revival

The University of Miami has enjoyed decades of glory on the football field, but a long time ago, the U was also a dominant power in the sweet science of boxing.

CBS4–2012/11/28

File photo of University of Miami players celebrating a touchdown. (credit: Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Miami Self-Imposes Postseason Ban

The University of Miami will not be going bowling for a second consecutive season as the school announced a self-imposed postseason ban Monday morning, just two days after becoming bowl-eligible.

CBS Miami–2012/11/19

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 18: Dwayne Wade #3 of the Miami Heat attends NBA Finals Media Availability on June 18, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dwyane Wade To Release New Book, “A Father First”

Basketball star. Olympian. Fashion icon. Businessman. Now Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is adding a new accomplishment to his resume: Author.

CBS4–2012/08/14

Marlins Home Run Gizmo Still Gets Mixed Reviews

If you’ve been to the new Marlins Park and were lucky enough to see a home run, you’ve seen it in action. If you’ve watched a game on TV, you probably saw it take off and wondered, “What IS that thing?” Maybe you can come up with a better name than the Marlins.

2012/07/16

Former Miami Heat center Rony Seikaly is now making a name for himself as a club DJ. (CBS4)

DJ Rony Seikaly Trades Swishes For Spinning

Twenty years ago, the music pulsated through the crowd every time Miami Heat player Rony Seikaly made a basket. Now that his basketball days are behind him… he’s the one cranking the sounds of music at top tier clubs around the world.

CBS4–2012/01/30

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