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David Wysong

Sports Editor

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David Wysong began his sportswriting career in 2013 while still in high school and joined Sports7 in 2020, where he channels his die-hard passion for the NFL (Indianapolis Colts), NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers), college football (Ohio State), and MLB (Cincinnati Reds) into covering the NFL, NBA, and LeBron James. David's inspiration comes from pursuing his childhood dream to write about sports. He served as the Editor-in-Chief of The News Record, the student newspaper at the University of Cincinnati, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism, a double minor in electronic media and sports management, and the University of Cincinnati service to journalism award. David was a Society of Professional Journalists Region 4 Mark of Excellence finalist for in-depth reporting at The News Record and an Ohio Associated Press Media Editors Division I Best Sports Writer finalist at the Chillicothe Gazette.

Articles by David Wysong (653)

What Happened to Former Ravens Star RB Jamal Lewis?

Jamal Lewis was a great running back in the NFL. He is not in the Hall of Fame, though, so is he the most underrated back of all-time?

David Wysong 11 Jan 2024
Michael Jordan's 36-Hour Gambling Spree Nearly Lost Him and a Partner $1 Million and Delayed His Return to the NBA

Michael Jordan’s love of gambling has been well-documented over the years. One recently released story, though, actually revealed that Michael Jordan’s return to the NBA following his three-year retirement was actually delayed due to a 36-hour gambling spree with another NBA star.

David Wysong 27 Sep 2023
Michael Jordan Refused to Play Cards With Anyone Who Couldn't Meet His Big-Money Standards

Bulls legend Michael Jordan has a love for gambling that has been well-documented. In fact, the NBA legend has a high standard when it comes to playing cards, and he won’t play with anyone who fails to meet his expensive requirement.

David Wysong 26 Sep 2023
Charles Barkley Once Threatened to ‘Slap the Hell out' of Someone While Defending Ex-Friend Michael Jordan

NBA legends Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan appear to no longer be friends, but Barkley once threatened to “slap the hell out of” someone and said he would take his “chances with the judicial system” while defending Jordan over LeBron James.

David Wysong 15 Sep 2023
Michael Jordan Once Used 4 Words to Completely Destroy Stephen Curry and the Warriors

Michael Jordan accomplished so much on the Chicago Bulls that he was once very unimpressed by Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. He let them know it, too, as he ultimately destroyed them by using only four simple words.

David Wysong 14 Sep 2023
Charles Barkley’s Hatred for Skip Bayless Runs so Deep He Once Said He’d ‘Kill Him' on Live TV

Since the ending of his legendary NBA career, Charles Barkley has developed an intense rivalry with former ESPN and current FOX commentator Skip Bayless. In fact, it has taken some pretty dark turns at times, too, as Barkley once said that, under certain circumstances, he would “kill” him.

David Wysong 05 Sep 2023
Charles Barkley’s Life Changed Forever After an Incident With Cake Forced Him to Run From the Cops and Crawl Through ‘the Woods'

Charles Barkley ultimately became an NBA legend after starring for the Auburn Tigers in college. However, this only happened after an incident with cake forced him to run from the cops, crawl through the woods, and completely turn his life around.

David Wysong 01 Sep 2023
Comedian Kevin Hart Once Pissed Michael Jordan off at His Own Event After Roasting Him About a Specific Facial Feature

Michael Jordan's six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls probably keep him from getting roasted too much. That didn't stop comedian Kevin Hart, though, who once pissed him off at his own event for making fun of a specific facial feature.

David Wysong 30 Aug 2023
How Did Gonzaga University Get Its Name and Who Is It Named After?

Gonzaga University's men's basketball team is always one of the top college basketball teams in the country. The Bulldogs are consistently a threat to go on a deep run in March Madness. So, how did the school get its name?

David Wysong 24 Aug 2023
James Harden Once Decided to Drop 50 After Comedian Kevin Hart Pissed Him off Mid-Game, Told Him His ‘Beard Stinks'

James Harden was potentially the NBA's most dominant scorer while on the Houston Rockets. He let comedian Kevin Hart know it one game, too, as he decided to drop over 50 points after Hart pissed him off while talking trash.

David Wysong 24 Aug 2023