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Virginia Sportswriter Michael Phillips Joins WRNL, Richmond

Audacy welcomes reigning Virginia Sportswriter of the Year Michael Phillips to its air staff as host of the late morning (10:00 am to 12:00 noon) sports talk program “MP on the Mic” on WRNL-Richmondim “SportsRadio 910 The Fan,” beginning Monday (9/11). In addition to his work as a sportswriter, Phillips has been a frequent guest on “The Fan.” Audacy Richmond SVP and market manager Bennett Zier states, “Michael Phillips, for many years, has been highly regarded as the most respected voice of Richmond and Virginia Sports. We are delighted to have MP wear our ‘910 The Fan’ jersey for Audacy Richmond.” Phillips previously served at the Richmond Times-Dispatch as sports editor and interim executive editor.

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Rochester Sports Media Legend Bob Matthews Among NYSBA’s Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Rochester market sportswriter and sports talk host Bob Matthews is one of five New York State broadcastersim being inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Association’s Hall of Fame this year. Matthews served as host of the WHAM-AM, Rochester evening sports talk show for 35 years. He was also a newspaper sports columnist and a regular contributor to the Gannett News Service.