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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.

NFL cancels rookie symposium

The NFL has announced thaty it is cancelling next months rookie symposium due to the ongoing labor dispute. The symposium was scheduled to begin on June 26 at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Although mini camps […]

Atlanta Braves sign Julio Lugo

The Atlanta Braves have signed shortstop Julio Lugo to a minor league contract. ESPN’s Enrique Rojas was first to report the deal. The 35-year-old Lugo hit .249/.298/.282 in 264 plate appearances with the Baltimore Orioles last year. In 11 major […]

Joakim Noah fined $50,000

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah has been fined $50,000 for directing an anti-gay slur at a fan during Game 3 of the Bulls Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Miami Heat. The NBA levied the fine “for using a derogatory […]

Blazers fire GM Rich Cho

The Portland Trailblazers have fired general manager Rich Cho after just one season. The team announced the move in a press release on Monday afternoon. “This was a tough move because I respect Rich and he’s a good person with […]

Phillies place Joe Blanton on DL

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed right-handed pitcher Joe Blanton on the 15-day disabled list due to an elbow impingement in his pitching arm. Blanton had recently returned from a stint on the disabled list due to the same injury.  However […]

Indians’ Alex White placed on DL

The Cleveland Indians have placed starting pitcher Alex White on the disabled list. The 22-year old White, one of the top prospects in the Indians organization, will miss the next two months due to a sprained ligament in his right […]