Vahid Sadrzadeh, Sports
Vahid Sadrzadeh is an Emmy Award-winning storyteller, host and reporter who joined the ABC57 News team in January 2016.
Vahid is a familiar face to Notre Dame football fans as the host of ABC57 Kickoff, leading the station’s coverage of the Fighting Irish throughout the season.
During his time at ABC57, he has covered some of the biggest events in sports, including the College Football Playoff, NBA All-Star Game, World Series, NCAA Tournament, Senior PGA Championship and much more.
Born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, Vahid earned his bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and Communications from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.
Before joining ABC57, Vahid worked at ABC affiliate KSFY-TV in Sioux Falls. His broadcasting career began in radio, including sports play-by-play at 920 AM KDHL in southern Minnesota and on-air work at KQRS and LOVE 105 in Minneapolis.
Away from the football field, Vahid is an avid photographer, is always up for a great bowl of ramen and enjoys traveling the world with his wife and two boys.
Articles by Vahid Sadrzadeh
- Dynasty Sports Film Festival debuts in South Bend showcasing iconic films plus new Lou Holtz documentary
- Fighting Irish injury report and prepping players for game at 4,500 feet above sea level
- "The Athletic" senior writer Pete Sampson on the top headlines for the Irish on week six
- Stanford play-by-play caller Kevin Richardson talks Irish matchup, team's recent road struggles
- "Diamond Of Hope" - One high school athlete's journey through cancer, triumph
- "The Art of Sports Journalism:" New collaboration aims to preserve sports history through art
- Coach's Corner: On success against UNC, what the Irish need to bring against Stanford
- Notre Dame steamrolls Purdue, 49-10, for 14th consecutive win
- THE COACH'S CORNER: Irish Breakdown's Bryan Driskell breaks down strategies the Irish could use to ride to victory
- "Marching on to victory" - the Notre Dame marching band continues over a century of musical excellence
- Fighting Irish alumni Troy Pride Jr. talks Michigan State rivalry
- For Notre Dame alum and Michigan State play-by-play voice George Blaha, matchup has special resonance
- Irish legend Ian Book on the historic Michigan State rivalry, Notre Dame tradition, the season ahead for the Irish
- Notre Dame football holds first practice for upcoming season
- ABC57 sits down with Notre Dame's head football coach Marcus Freeman
- Indivisible 250: Symbol of the Golden Dome
- Trust, Love, and Commitment: Lou's Life Lessons
- Large crowds expected at Notre Dame for Lou Holtz visitation
- Chris Zorich remembers former coach Lou Holtz
- Friendly game of P.I.G. with Cole Certa
- Playing P.I.G. with top rebounder Carson Towt
- '2026... run it back,' Head Coach Marcus Freeman is staying in South Bend
- Notre Dame gets the help they need on Championship Saturday
- Ranking scenarios for Notre Dame
- Jeremyiah Love's chances to win the Heisman trophy
- Notre Dame versus Navy kickoff preview
- Notre Dame looking ahead to primetime matchup against Navy
- Marcus Freeman discusses the Notre Dame-Boston College rivalry
- FREEMAN'S FOCUS: Coach Freeman searches for answer to defense concerns
- ABC57 Kickoff crew chats with former Fighting Irish players about current team
- DIAMOND OF HOPE: Fighting Irish softball fan fights cancer curveball, dreams of playing for Notre Dame
- ABC57 Kickoff: A chat about Notre Dame's new starting QB CJ Carr
- Notre Dame still waiting on QB1
- Former Fighting Irish star opens new restaurant in South Bend
- Indiana Fever battle the Chicago Sky in WNBA opening weekend
- MICHIANA IN FOCUS: A new light shines as Gene's Camera Store welcomes new owners
- GALLERY: Notre Dame defends home turf against Indiana in first-round CFP action
- CATCH HISTORY: Coach Freeman reflects on turning point in season
- CATCH HISTORY: Anticipation builds ahead of College Football Playoff game
- CATCH HISTORY: Notre Dame holds practice outdoors ahead of game day
- Notre Dame Recruiting and Development Coordinator takes on ABC57 crew in game of P-I-G
- ABC57 Kickoff explores Texas
- Notre Dame football getting ready for season opener against Texas A&M
- 93rd Annual Blue-Gold Game comes down to the wire
- The Fighting Irish prepare for the Blue-Gold Game
- Freeman’s Focus: Accountability for Clemson, preparation for Wake Forest
- Senior PGA Tournament Director talks Benton Harbor tournament in May
- Freeman’s Focus: Trending upward
- Freeman’s Focus: Playing to the full potential
- Freeman’s Focus: Overcoming adversity
- The man behind the suits: Meet ESQ’s Ge Wang
- Father-son duo celebrate 100th Notre Dame game together
- A legacy of leadership: Hartman proves promising with grit, class
- Freeman’s Focus: Momentum after the comeback
- Freeman’s Focus: Greatness in the face of heartbreak
- Freeman’s Focus: Staying in the moment
- Malik Zaire talks Notre Dame, Ohio State with the Varsity Brews podcast
- Freeman’s Focus: A fairytale start to the season
- Freeman’s Focus: Irish defense key in performance against Power 5 teams
- Irish Legends: Catching up with Greer Martini
- Freeman’s Focus: Doing your job
- Quarterback Sam Hartman earning respect of teammates and coaches
- Freeman’s Focus: Team progress and staying in the moment against Navy
- Notre Dame Football's players and coaches share what they're most excited about in Ireland
- Marcus Freeman previews Notre Dame vs. Navy matchup
- Fighting Irish special teams sets program record with punt blocks
- Player of the Week: Isaiah Foskey
- Notre Dame football raises money for local organizations with Cleats for a Cause
- Irish Legend Manti Te'o makes emotional return to Notre Dame
- Freeman's Focus: Irish hoping for redemption after disappointing start to the season
- Tailgate Traditions: Irish Players Club Tailgate
- Red Zone Remix with Rylie Mills
- ND defense looks ahead after Ohio State loss
- Would Notre Dame ever join the BIG10? Question goes from 'What if?' to 'Why?'
- Notre Dame Football Team fall training camp
- Notre Dame football kicks off first day of fall camp under Coach Freeman
- Dillon Gibbons helps former Irish player's girlfriend with GoFundMe campaign
- Live at the Irish Players Club Tailgate
- Former Notre Dame Leprechaun releases children’s book about his experience
- COVID-19 timeline: The year that changed everything