Lebron James intensity in Game 5 Eastern Conference Finals. This is why I love sports. The uncertainty. The intensity. The frustration. The drama. And of course the heroic on court performances that leave us in awe.We’ve all heard the historical importance of a Game 5 win. The winner of Game 5 in a best of Read Post
What Happened to Objectivity?
I’ll never forget the words of my news writing professor at the University of Central Florida over a decade ago: “It is always important to remain objective when writing or reporting your story. Never inject your opinion, and never editorialize on air.” Boy how things have changed…. How and where people receive their news has Read Post
The-Not-So-Glamorous Side of Sports
Watching the sunrise while the rest of the house sleeps… So as I was at Fresh Market this morning a nice woman came up to me and said “You have the coolest job! I would LOVE to talk to the HEAT players…” As I stared at her through my exhausted, bleary eyes, I thought, she’s Read Post
No Bull, Blood Patch is Serious
After my first daughter Lila was born I had spinal headaches. Chicago Bulls Forward Luol Deng missed games 6 & 7 of the Brooklyn series with what the team reported as the flu. But his condition was far more serious. He actually was tested for viral meningitis, which came back negative. He then required further Read Post
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: Trying to Watch the HEAT Sweep with Kids
Emylia had her broom ready for the sweep! So there it is HEAT fans. Sweep City for Miami! What we thought would be an easy series was just that. The Milwaukee Bucks struggled, and couldn’t even pull out even one “W” on their home turf. Miami breezed past them in 4, sans Dwyane Wade Read Post
Why I Continue to Support the Marlins
Girls of Billy’s Bunch (Kelly Saco, Lauren, Me). I am in a unique position to work for Fox Sports Florida, but also to help promote the Miami Marlins and entertain kids through the show Billy’s Bunch. I’m not covering the game by game performances, but telling stories off the field, and showcasing the amazing players and their Read Post
Lila’s 1st HEAT Game
Hot shot on her way to HEAT-Bulls game. Well not exactly her first…but the first time she actually was cognitively aware of her surroundings and able to enjoy it without covering her ears! The day started as it does for most 4 year old girls…what to wear. Of course the cheerleading outfit had to come Read Post
HEAT Streak Ends, Real Fun Begins
THIS is the goal! It wasn’t always pretty. It wasn’t always easy. It was the HEAT Streak, and last night it was snapped at 27 consecutive wins in Chicago against the undermanned Bulls. During the historic winning streak, Miami came from behind 11 times…coining several phrases and hashtags, including my favorite from colleague Jason Read Post
Baseball in Full Swing
Lauren boogie-ing with Billy at the Marlins Basebowl event. So when the Miami HEAT are on the road…you’d think that I’m just sitting back, watching TV with my kids and hanging low right? No chance. It’s baseball time…and my first show of the season, Billy’s Bunch airs on April 6th on Fox Sports Florida. Read Post
Behind the Scenes at Work: Miami HEAT
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes during an NBA telecast? Here’s a quick pictorial of a game day for me on FOX Sports Sun for the Miami HEAT. Arrived to see Jonathan Zaslow’s broadcast partner on 790, Tommy Tighe, making radio magic with former HEAT great PJ Brown. Brown was honored as part Read Post
18 and Counting…
Dwayne Wade player of the week! No, this isn’t a post on the Duggars…but I did just read that they are expecting again. A grandchild though…whew! This is about the Miami HEAT, and their epic run. Streaking!With the defeat of the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night, the Miami HEAT clinched their 18th straight win, surpassing Read Post
It’s Not What You Know…
Intern days at RDV Sports in Orlando, FL. Scanned in from a print, because no digital cameras back then. It’s who you know. Or that’s how the saying goes. But it is kind of what you know too! I get asked frequently at Miami HEAT games how I got my start in this crazy business. Read Post
