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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)

NBA Champion Norris Cole Sadly Became a Forgotten Man Once LeBron James Went Back to Cleveland

Norris Cole helped the Miami Heat win two NBA championships. However, once LeBron James went back to Cleveland he became a forgotten man.

David Wysong 20 Apr 2020
Michael Jordan’s Nickname for Jerry Krause Proved His Disdain for Him

Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, and other Bulls players were not fond of Jerry Krause. Jordan's nickname for him proved that.

David Wysong 20 Apr 2020
Troy Aikman Made More Money Selling Hot Wings Than in His First Contract With the Cowboys

Troy Aikman had a Hall of Fame career with the Dallas Cowboys. However, hot wings earned him more money than his rookie contract did.

David Wysong 20 Apr 2020
Michael Jordan Didn’t Want to Be Inducted Into the Hall of Fame

Michael Jordan was one of the best basketball players of all-time. He was a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame but he didn't want to be inducted.

David Wysong 19 Apr 2020
Remembering the Time Devin Booker Dropped 70 Points in a Loss

On this date three years ago, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker dropped 70 points in a loss to the Boston Celtics.

David Wysong 18 Apr 2020
Shaquille O’Neal Kept LeBron James From Making Another NBA Finals Appearance

LeBron James has gone to nine NBA Finals. He could have went to another one, though, had it not been for Shaquille O'Neal.

David Wysong 18 Apr 2020
Ron Harper Was an Elite Scorer Before Joining Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls

Ron Harper helped the Chicago Bulls win their second three-peat, as “The Last Dance” will show. He was an elite scorer before that, though.

David Wysong 18 Apr 2020
Michael Sam Seems to Be Completely Done With Football in 2020

Michael Sam was the first openly gay football player to ever be selected in the NFL draft. His career in the NFL, unfortunately, never panned out, though. He never played a single game in the NFL and ultimately retired from football in 2015. So, what is Michael Sam up to now?  Michael Sam was a […]

David Wysong 17 Apr 2020
Bernard Hopkins’ Success in the Ring Made Him a Wealthy Man Despite His Time in Prison

Bernard Hopkins spent time in prison at a young age. However, he then became one of the greatest boxers ever and earned a lot of money.

David Wysong 15 Apr 2020
Floyd Mayweather Has Had a Volatile Relationship with Adrien Broner

Floyd Mayweather is one of the greatest boxers of all-time. Because of that he has mentored Adrien Broner. Then the two had a falling out.

David Wysong 15 Apr 2020