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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.

Jockey found dead at Churchill Downs

24-year old jockey Michael Baze was found dead in his vehicle at Churchill Downs on Tuesday evening. Baze was pronounced dead at 4:47pm EST.  There were no signs of foul play and the death is currently under investigation. Baze comes […]

Larry Bird to remain with Pacers

Larry Bird will remain the President of Basketball Operations for the Indiana Pacers. In a statement released on Tuesday Pacers Owner Herb Simon said,  “I’m quite pleased with the success we experienced this past season and pleased with the direction […]

Alan Faneca announces retirement

Arizona Cardinals guard Alan Faneca has announced his retirement from the National Football League. The nine-time Pro Bowler played 13 seasons in the NFL including 10 with the Pittsburgh Steelers, two with the New York Jets, and last season with […]

Andrew Bynum apologizes

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum apologized on Tuesday for his flagrant foul on Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea near the conclusion of the team’s game four matchup in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. “My actions don’t […]

Washington Wizards new jerseys

On Tuesday morning the Washington Wizards unveiled their new home and road jerseys for the upcoming 2011-2012 season. The Wizards will be changing their logo and jersey colors to red, white, and blue.  The jerseys are an obvious updated throwback […]