Rodger Wyland

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.

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.

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

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.

What Will Justin Verlander’s Career Look Like With The NY Mets?

The New York Mets wasted no time in replacing Jacob deGrom, in fact the addition of Justin Verlander might even be an upgrade.

ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio is in Los Angeles for Super Bowl 56

Sal Pal will also be joining us this Friday at 11:30 and also on Monday at 11:30 to wrap up the Super Bowl and the NFL season with us on Big Board Sports.

Local Boxer Set For Return in Verona

Abraham "El Super" Nova (20-0, 14 KOs) is set to make his return to the ring at 126 lbs this Saturday after recently dropping weight in his previous fight and getting a victory.

Nobody Feels Sorry for New England

Can’t remember the last time I watched head coach Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots get embarrassed the way the did Monday by the Buffalo Bills, but nobody feels sorry for New England.

What Mets Need This Season

Jacob deGrom needs to get the Mets off to a good start on Friday in their opening game at Citifield against the Atlanta Braves. deGrom started slowly last season, before turning things around and winning a second straight Cy-Young award. Slow starts in a 60 game season won’t cut it this season. And the Mets are already short handed after losing starting pitcher Marcus Storman with a left calf tear. The Mets are a playoff team, if they can get of to a good start especially with 8 teams making the postseason in each league.

What Will Happen if Player Break the Bubble Rules?

Seth Partnow is a NBA analyst who has been locked into everything going on with the NBA and the bubble. With more players deciding to sit out, it is imperative that these players take the rules seriously. So what repercussions could they face? We ask Seth that and more above. Make sure to listen!