Author image

David Wysong

Sports Editor

About

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)

Charles Barkley Once Became $1.2 Million Richer Thanks to Patriots Coach and Friend Bill Belichick

NBA legend Charles Barkley and New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick have been friends for years. Their friendship even dates back to Belichick’s days with the Cleveland Browns. At one point, Belichick actually helped Barkley become $1.2 million richer.

David Wysong 17 Aug 2023
Tony Romo Was an NFL Superstar but Had to Trick His Wife Into Going Out With Him

Tony Romo was a superstar NFL quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. However, although he is a very notable celebrity, he actually had to trick his wife into going out on their first date. This discusses Romo’s NFL career, his career after the NFL, his first date with his wife, and their life together since then.

David Wysong 15 Aug 2023
Johnny Manziel Says He May Have Never Won the Heisman Had It Not Been for a Fake ID and Some Tequila

Johnny Manziel won the Heisman Trophy at Texas A&M in 2012. He recently said, though, that he may have never won the Heisman had it not been for a fake ID and some tequila. This talks about Manziel’s Heisman season and what a fake ID and tequila had to do with it.

David Wysong 09 Aug 2023
Michael Strahan Once Admitted That He ‘Could’ve Killed' His Giants Teammate During an Intense Fight in His Career

Michael Strahan and Scott Gragg were teammates on the New York Giants for five seasons. They went against each other nearly every day in practice. However, they once got into a heated fight and Strahan later admitted that he “could’ve killed” him. This discusses their fight and their careers.

David Wysong 08 Aug 2023
Michael Strahan Once Underwent a Significant Lifestyle Change Thanks to Some VHS Tapes and Actress Jane Fonda

Michael Strahan is a massive celebrity thanks to his careers with the Giants and on ‘Good Morning America.’ However, as a kid, he was significantly picked on. That was until he made a lifestyle change that involved Jane Fonda. This looks at his lifestyle change and the careers that have made him a celebrity.

David Wysong 04 Aug 2023
Michael Jordan Is a $1.6 Billion Celebrity but Showed No Shame When Asking for Another Star's Autograph

Michael Jordan is one of the biggest celebrities of all-time. However, he showed no shame when asking for another celebrity's autograph. This looks at his basketball career and his superstardom. It also looks at the time Michael Jordan asked Ken Griffey Jr. to sign a baseball bat, and what Griffey later said about Jordan’s competitiveness.

David Wysong 25 Jul 2023
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade Are Best Friends but Actually Had an Awkward First Encounter

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are best friends and were teammates together on the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. However, their friendship started with an awkward first encounter. This is a look at their friendship, how the two future Hall of Famers first met back in 2003, and their respective NBA careers.

David Wysong 21 Jul 2023
Peyton Manning's Favorite NFL Moment Involved a Massive Celebration After Seeing Tom Brady Epically Fail

Peyton Manning had many great moments with the Colts. However, his favorite NFL moment came after Tom Brady and the Patriots epically failed.

David Wysong 14 Jul 2023
Exclusive: Shaquille O’Neal Sends Strong Message About ‘Sensitive' NBA Players: ‘It Doesn’t Matter to Me if They Get Upset'

NBA players aren't fond of the critiques from Shaquille O'Neal and others. O'Neal recently sent a strong message in an exclusive interview.

David Wysong 12 Jul 2023
Travis Kelce Almost Went Completely Broke After Receiving His 1st NFL Contract With the Chiefs

Travis Kelce is an extremely talented tight end. He almost went completely broke, though, when he got his first contract with the Chiefs.

David Wysong 07 Jul 2023