I joined WNYT-TV NewsChannel 13 in August 1986 as a weekend sports anchor/sports reporter. I am now the Sports Director, anchoring at 6 and 11 p.m. I also hosts Big Board Radio Sports Talk weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon on 104.5 The Team, and is the play by play announcer for UAlbany Football and Basketball. Prior to joining WNYT-TV, I was the Sports Director at WTAJ in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where I anchored sports on weekdays at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. I am a recipient of the Iris Award, presented for a half-hour special featuring tri-athlete John Gracey.I also am the winner of three New York State Broadcasters Awards for local sports coverage. A native of Altoona, I graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Broadcasting in 1984. While at PSU, I was a play-by-play announcer at PSU basketball games for WPSX-TV. I reside in Albany County with his wife and kids, and a crazy yellow lab.
Rodger Wyland
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Mets owner Steve Cohen should not cave into the greedy demands of Superstar Shortstop Francisco Lindor. If Lindor wants more than the 10 year $325 million offer that’s on the table, then Lindor needs to play out the season, become a free agent and see what other teams will offer him more...
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Syracuse’s Path to the NCAA Tournament
It’s Championship week in College Basketball, and for the Syracuse men’s basketball team they need at least two wins starting on Wednesday against NC State.
Mixed Signals: Jets GM Praises Darnold But Taking Calls on the QB
Jets GM manager Joe Douglas said he would listen to offers for quarterback Sam Darnold, which tells me all I need to know.
Why Deshaun Watson to Jets Would Be a Slam Dunk
Mark Cannizzaro has covered the Super Bowl over the years and he also has covered the Jets.
The Jets Best Option at Number 2 Pick
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Steve Cohen Begins New York Takeover with Latest Mets Move
It feels like the Mets and not the Yankees are going to rule the back pages of New York this season.