Cam Newton and Ashley Nicole Ross helm ‘106 & Sports’

On a bright morning just before the cameras roll, there’s the warm chaos that only true creatives understand — laughs, quick adjustments, jokes about who looks camera-ready. But once the lights settle, it becomes clear: BET’s “106 & Sports” isn’t just another sports show featuring two trailblazers.

At the helm are former NFL superstar Cam Newton, a trophy-hoisting MVP who knows the view from the mountaintop of elite athletics, and sports journalist Ashley Nicole Moss, the first Black woman to lead Sports Illustrated’s video vertical, who are the hosts of “106 & Sports.”

Together, Newton and Moss aren’t simply hosting a show — they’re building a platform where authenticity and accountability take center stage.

Authenticity as a north star

For Moss, the journey from Sports Illustrated to “106 & Sports” isn’t just a résumé bullet — it’s a philosophy. Steering SI’s video division and creating a franchise from scratch taught her that interviews should be conversations, not traps.

“I’m not here to trip you up or get a sound bite,” she explains. “I’m here to peel back the layers of who you are, what you do, and why you do it.”

It’s a moral compass she carries into every episode. Safety, respect, and truth — those are the pillars she promises to give every guest, whether they’re emerging athletes or household names. Moss and Newton move as a unit, she emphasizes. What one does impacts the other, and the magic of the show lies in the chemistry between them, unfiltered and unapologetic.

Accountability, culture, and the athlete’s eye

Newton brings a different but complementary energy — shaped by locker rooms, championships, and the unspoken codes of sports culture. Newton is candid about the unpredictability of content creation, but firm about one thing: integrity.

“I want to be held accountable just like I hold other people accountable,” he says. “If it rubs you the wrong way, I hope you can respect that.”

For him, “106 & Sports” is not a show with jerseys. It’s a space where sports meet culture with intention. He’s passionate about elevating stories often overlooked — HBCU standouts, minority excellence, and community leadership.

“I’ve always stood on the table to magnify the good in our communities,” he says. Highlighting that work, both on and off the field, is part of the mission.

The rise of women’s sports — and how they’re showing up for it

When the conversation turns to women’s sports — arguably experiencing the most exciting surge in its history — both hosts light up. From the Williams sisters to A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese, and Caitlin Clark, women athletes are not only dominating — they’re becoming cultural icons.

And “106 & Sports” intends to meet that moment.

Moss makes the commitment plain:

“We’re giving a platform to women athletes across every sector —WWE, boxing, tennis, basketball. This is their moment in the sun, and we’re here for it.”

The show’s producers are aligned. The energy is aligned. The culture is aligned. Women’s sports are exploding, and “106 & Sports” plans not just to cover it — but to amplify it with the same seriousness, passion, and depth long afforded to men.

A show unlike any other

But both hosts offer a friendly challenge to viewers eager for specifics: watch the show.

They promise coverage that isn’t cookie-cutter, commentary that isn’t sanitized, and storytelling that doesn’t condescend to its audience. If the world is ready for a sports show that refuses to fit into familiar boxes, “106 & Sports” is ready to deliver.

As the interview wraps and the hosts prepare to step off camera, the sense of purpose is unmistakable. This show isn’t just a new entry in the crowded world of sports content. It’s a reclamation, an expansion, and a celebration — of culture, of truth, of excellence, and of sport in all its forms.

And if the passion of its hosts is any indicator, “106 & Sports” isn’t just poised to make noise.