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Author: Mike Lederer

Mike Lederer is the Sports Director at WICD in Champaign, IL. He graduated with a M.S. in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from Syracuse University and completed his undergraduate work at Lehigh University. During his time at Lehigh, Lederer was the host of the “Two-Hour Drill” sports talk radio show on WLVR 91.3 FM and was also the play-by-play voice for www.lehighsports.com. Lederer has also worked as a web reporter for KEYE CBS in Austin, Texas, where he covered several sports stories including the Roger Clemens perjury trial.

Flyers trade Mike Richards to L.A. Kings

The Philadelphia Flyers blowout has continued. The team has traded captain Mike Richards to the L.A. Kings for forwards Brayden Schenn and Wayne Simmonds, as well as a second-round draft pick. The Richards trade coincides with the club’s decision to […]

Nationals Jim Riggleman resigns

Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman has resigned.  Riggleman said the team was not committed to him over the long term.  The Nationals had not given him an answer on his optionn for the 2012 season.  The Nationals are currently one […]

Flyers trade Jeff Carter to Columbus

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded center Jeff Carter to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Anthony SanFilippo was the first to report the move. According to reports the Flyers will receive right winger Jakub Voracek, the #8 overall pick in Friday’s draft, […]

Timberwolves to fire Kurt Rambis

The Minnesota Timberwolves will fire head coach Kurt Rambis. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports was the first to report the impending move. The Timberwolves will not officially announce the firing until after Thursday night’s NBA Draft. Rambis went 32-132 as […]

Details on new NFL CBA leaked

As the NFL owners continue their day long informational meeting regarding the on-going labor negotiations, details of a potential new collective bargaining agreement have started to leak. According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN.com, commisioner Roger Goddell has informed owners of […]

Hanley Ramirez benched

80-year old Jack McKeon is making his presence felt immediately in the Marlins clubhouse. Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez was benched for the team’s Monday night game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Ramirez was originally in the starting lineup […]

MLB rejects Dodgers TV deal

Major League Baseball has rejected a proposed television contract for the Los Angeles Dodgers that was a key element of the divorce settlement between owner Frank McCourt and his ex-wife Jamie. The television deal has been reported to be worth […]