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
How Disappointed Are Albany Empire Fans In Antonio Brown?
Antonio Brown knew all along he wasn't going to play on Saturday at MVP Arena and got away with it.
What Will The New York Rangers Look Like Next Season?
The New York Rangers are officially eliminated from the NHL playoffs after their Game 7 loss at the New Jersey Devils Monday night.
Should New York Knick Fans Still Be Confident In Their Team?
The Knicks didn't look too solid overall and defeated a Heat team who was without Jimmy Butler their star player.
How Can The New York Yankees Get Out Of This Losing Funk?
The New York Yankees are struggling right now and are basically a .500 baseball team 30 games into the season. They had a brutally rough road stretch.
Why Are Sonny Gray And Joey Gallo Killing It Vs The NY Yankees?
But two former Yankees really hurt the Bronx Bombers last night. That would be Joey Gallo and Sonny Gray.
Will Odell Beckham Jr Be A NY Jet In 2023 With QB Aaron Rodgers?
Odell Beckham Jr. wants a one year deal for $15 million, and you know the New York Jets are going to give it to him. QB Aaron Rodgers has Odell on his wish list
How Did Iona Just Land Tobin Anderson As Their New Head Coach?
How Tobin Anderson landed a job at Division I Iona is one for the ages. Nobody would give Tobin a chance to coach at the Division I level.
Just How Bad Was Last Night’s Loss For The New York Knicks?
The New York Knicks lost a game that they should have won last night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Julius Randle dropped a career high 57 points.
Is Derek Carr The Right Fit At Quarterback For The New York Jets?
Derek Carr met with the Jets on Friday and even had dinner with head coach Robert Saleh and others. I would go all in for Derek Carr.
Can Jim Boeheim And Syracuse Still Make The 2023 NCAA Tourney?
The Syracuse men's basketball team is in real danger of missing the 2023 NCAA Tournament. They currently sit at 14-10 overall and 7-6 in conference play.