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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)

Al Michaels Once Had to Be Ready to Evade Terrorists in His Super Bowl Broadcasting Booth

Al Michaels has covered many big sporting events. However, one year at the Super Bowl he had to be ready for terrorists to invade his booth.

David Wysong 06 Jul 2023
Former Tigers Pitcher Joel Zumaya Once Missed the ALCS Because of a ‘Guitar Hero' Injury

Joel Zumaya took the MLB by storm with the Tigers in 2006. However, he missed part of the ALCS because he got hurt playing ‘Guitar Hero.'

David Wysong 02 Jul 2023
Tony Stewart Once Called Joey Logano a ‘Little Rich Kid Who Has Never Had To Work in His Life'

Tony Stewart is a NASCAR legend. However, Joey Logano wasn't too afraid of his legendary status, which led to a stern response from Stewart.

David Wysong 02 Jul 2023
Kyle Busch's Past Feud With Dale Earnhardt Jr. Later Ultimately Resulted in Death Threats

Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr. had a heated feud during the 2008 season. In fact, Busch even received death threats because of their feud.

David Wysong 29 Jun 2023
Jeff Gordon Once Threatened To ‘Slam' Tony Stewart ‘Into the Wall' During an Epic Dispute

Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart have mutual admiration for each other. Things have not always been great between the two NASCAR legends, though.

David Wysong 29 Jun 2023
Nick Saban's Tenure With the Miami Dolphins Was Such a Failure That He Reportedly Had Players Wanting to Fight Him

Nick Saban's tenure with the Miami Dolphins did not go well at all. In fact, he even reportedly had multiple players wanting to fight him.

David Wysong 28 Jun 2023
Former Cincinnati Reds All-Star Bo Diaz Was Tragically Crushed to Death by a Satellite Dish Amid an MLB Comeback Attempt

Bo Diaz proved to be a successful catcher with the Reds, Indians, and Phillies. However, his life and baseball career ended way too soon.

David Wysong 26 Jun 2023
J.R. Smith Was Once Fined $25,000 for Tweeting an Inappropriate Photo

J.R. Smith certainly has had an up-and-down career in the NBA. The league actually once fined him $25,000 for an inappropriate photo.

David Wysong 26 Jun 2023
Matthew Stafford Once Almost Had a Near-Death Experience Involving a Collapsed Bridge While on His Way To Lions Practice

Matthew Stafford probably has some fond memories from his time with the Detroit Lions. He also probably has some frightening ones, too.

David Wysong 19 Jun 2023
Lawrence Taylor Reveals How Pissed He Was When Bill Belichick Became His Defensive Coordinator, Says He ‘Cursed' Bill Parcells Out

Lawrence Taylor had a ton of success on the Giants. He was, however, very pissed when Bill Belichick became the defensive coordinator.

David Wysong 19 Jun 2023