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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The New York Jets have a three game winning streak largely because of their defense. The offense is better too, but the Jets are 4-2 because of their defense.
Hear What RPI’s Dave Smith Told Us About His Team’s 4-0 Start
RPI Head Coach Dave Smith has his team off to a 4-0 start and playing some good hockey. He believes that their team speed has improved a lot from last year.
Hear What Paul Schwartz Had To Say After Another Giants Victory
The Giants are officially a playoff team. All the preseason predictions were wrong, the Giants are 5-1 and continue their shocking season.
How Important Is This Game On Sunday For The Bills Vs The Chiefs?
The Buffalo Bills need to make a statement on Sunday and prove to themselves that they can beat the Kansas City Chiefs on the road at Arrowhead Stadium.
Is The Best Still Yet To Come For Gerrit Cole In The Postseason?
Give Cole credit for delivering in the playoffs. He had great stuff on Tuesday and despite giving up an early home run, lived up to his $324M contract.
Who Is To Blame For The NY Mets Disappointing End To 2022?
Max Scherzer failed when the New York Mets needed him the most, and Scherzer is the reason the Mets were a one and done in the playoffs.
AP’s Tom Canavan Warns NY Giants Fans Not To Get Too Excited
The Giants pulled off a shocking win over Green Bay in London and this season now takes on a different tone. Daniel Jones is playing at a very high level.
The NY Yankees Have One Major Concern According To Tim Kurkjian
Tim seems to think the Yankees biggest concern is the bullpen as they are entering the playoffs "without having bullpen certainty".
How Far Can The New York Mets Go In The MLB Postseason?
The New York Mets by not winning the National League East have an extremely difficult road to reach the World Series.
Can The New York Giants Keep Winning Football Games?
The New York Giants will win a few more games this season, if they are going to hand it off to Saquon Barkley 31 times a game like they did against the Bears.