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
Can The Albany Patroons Win And Advance In The TBL Playoffs?
The Albany Patroons who had the best record in The Basketball League during the regular season, still had to open the post season on the road.
Who Will Win The 154th Running Of The Belmont Stakes?
There wasn’t much respect shown for Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike when the post positions were drawn for Saturday’s running of the Belmont Stakes.
How Will Gary Sanchez And Gio Urshela Play Vs The Yankees?
Yankee fans were happy to see catcher Gary Sanchez leave the Bronx, but be careful what you wish for. The Yankees are off to blistering 39-15 record.
How Did Kumar Rocker Do In His Debut For The Tri City ValletCats?
Kumar Rocker wasn’t lights out in his ValleyCats debut on Saturday, but over 4,000 fans saw why he was a first round pick last July of the New York Mets.
Which Capital Region Event This Weekend Will Draw The Most Fans?
This will truly be an epic weekend for sports in the Capital Region. There are a plethora of options to choose from as to where fans want to go.
How Impressive Was This Ranger Win Last Night In Game 1?
It’s only one game, but what a statement by the New York Rangers in Game One of their Eastern Conference Final against Tampa Bay.
Can The New York Rangers Beat The Tampa Bay Lightning?
This is now a Ranger team that feels like they can knock off the defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
How Long Can The Mets Keep Winning Without Their Ace Pitchers?
The New York Mets have really impressed me thus far in this still early 2022 MLB season. as they are weathering the storm without Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer.
Can Shaker’s Jeff Hoffman Keep Pitching Well For The Reds?
Shaker grad Jeff Hoffman is having a good season so far, on a bad Cincinnati Reds team. Hoffman has settled into a bullpen roll with an ERA of 1.59.
Can The New York Mets Keep Winning Without deGrom Or Scherzer?
If the Mets continue to hit, they will overcome any starting pitching issues they might have until Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer return to the rotation.
Who Will Win The Best Of 3 Series Between Saratoga and Shaker?
I like the format change for the Class AA baseball finals. For the first time, it’s a best of 3 series at Joe Bruno Stadium to determine the Section 2 Champion.
How Impressive Was This Preakness Win For Chad Brown?
After the watching the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, Mechanicville trainer Chad Brown sets himself up for the Travers Stakes at Saratoga in August.