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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.

Oilers select Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

The Edmonton Oilers selected Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Friday with the No. 1 pick in the National Hockey League draft The 18-year old center was considered the top prospect in the draft and was a virtual lock to go to Edmonton with […]

NBA Draft soars in the ratings

The 2011 NBA Draft may not have had the star power of past years but that did not prevent people around the country from tuning in. According to the Nielsen ratings Thursday night’s draft on ESPN averaged 3.2 million viewers. […]

Phillies activate Brian Schneider

The Philadelphia Phillies have activated backup catcher Brian Schneider from the disabled list. Schneider will rejoin the team for Friday’s game against the Oakland Athletics. To make room for Schneider on the roster the team sent catcher Dane Sardinha down […]

Phillies place Roy Oswalt on 15-day DL

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed starting pitcher Roy Oswalt on the 15-day disabled list due to lower back inflammation. To take his place on the roster the team recalled right handed pitcher Scott Mathieson from Triple A Lehigh Valley. Oswalt […]

Hornets trade Josh Harrellson to Knicks

The New Orleans Hornets have traded the 45th pick in the NBA draft to the New York Knicks. With the pick the Knicks selected University of Kentucky center Josh Harrellson. New Orleans received cash considerations from New York for the […]

Bobcats trade Jeremy Tyler to Warriors

The Charlotte Bobcats have traded the draft rights to center Jeremy Tyler to the Golden State Warriors. In return, the bobcats will receive cash considerations. It’s the second time in three years that the Bobcats have “sold” a second-round pick. […]