Mike Isenberg, Author at The Western Journal

Freelance Writer

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Mike is an 11-time Michigan Emmy Award winner who has spent nearly 30 years working in sports media.

Mike has spent nearly 30 years in all aspects of sports media, including on-air, 10 at ESPN and another 10 at Fox Sports Detroit. He now works as a TV agent, and lives with his family in West Bloomfield, MI.

Birthplace

Sudbury, Massachusetts

Honors/Awards

11-time Michigan Emmy winner

Education

Emerson College

Books Written

The Longest Year: One Family's Journey Of Life, Death, And Love/If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Tigers/If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Lions

Topics of Expertise

Sports

Tim Tszyu defeats Stevie Ferdinandus by TKO

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Boxing Controversy Erupts: Did This 'Knockout' Punch Actually Land?

'I don't think Stevie Ferdinandus will be invited back to the shores to contest a professional boxing match in the near future.'

By Mike Isenberg August 6, 2018

New York Mets fans cheer on their team from the fifth deck during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 4, 2018, in Toronto, Canada.

Tom Szczerbowski / Getty Images

Mental Health Company Offers Free Therapy Sessions for Beaten Down MLB Fan Base

After the Mets bottomed out last week against Washington, 25-4, UMA Health decided that enough was enough. Something had to be done.

By Mike Isenberg August 5, 2018

Odell Beckham Jr. attends the NBA All-Star Game 2018 at Staples Center on February 18, 2018, in Los Angeles, California.

NFL's Odell Beckham Jr. Gets Diamond Crucifixes Implanted on Teeth

According to Beckham, the price tag was a cool $5k. If you or a loved one has had braces, you could make the argument that $5 thousand isn't totally crazy.

By Mike Isenberg August 5, 2018

Pittsburgh Steelers photo

Watch: Ryan Shazier Walks Across Field at Steelers Practice

'I promise you the lord is not done working yet!!'

By Mike Isenberg August 4, 2018

Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the sidelines during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 5, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Buccaneers 30-10.

Wesley Hitt/Getty Images

Nike Officially Dumps One of the NFL's Biggest Problem Children

Is Jameis Winston finally learning that there are consequences for his actions?

By Mike Isenberg August 4, 2018

Head coach Rick Pitino of the Louisville Cardinals reacts in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 19, 2017 in Indianapolis.

Joe Robbins/Getty Images

Damning Text Messages Allege Rick Pitino Knew About Illegal NCAA Activity

'DePaul was trying to pay Bowen 200k to come there. Crazy world!'

By Mike Isenberg August 4, 2018

Reliever Mike Hauschild #44 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch during the second inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on August 2, 2018 in Seattle, Washington.

Stephen Brashear/Getty Images

MLB Pitcher Signs 30 Minutes Before Game, Completely Exceeds Expectations

'I didn’t know what to expect, to be honest with you,' manager John Gibbons said. 'The thinking was if he went out there and got roughed up, he’d have to wear it a little bit because we wanted to rest some guys.'

By Mike Isenberg August 4, 2018

Florida Gators freshman Justin Walker has been kicked off the team in the wake of kidnapping charges.

University of Florida photo

Florida Gator Star's Alleged Heinous Crime Exposed in Disturbing Police Report

'He strangled her with two clasped hands around her throat cutting off her airway for about 15 seconds.'

By Mike Isenberg August 3, 2018

Phil Mickelson (L) and Tiger Woods meet during a preview day of the World Golf Championships - Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club South Course at on Aug. 1, 2018 in Akron, Ohio.

Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

Tiger and Phil Will Spend Multimillion-Dollar Thanksgiving Together - Report

Do you plan to watch their big-money battle?

By Mike Isenberg August 3, 2018

Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts after fumbling against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Tom Brady Reportedly Rejected Alternative 'Deflategate' Punishment

According to a new book, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gave the quarterback the option of a $1 million fine in lieu of a suspension if he conceded that his footballs had been deflated.

By Mike Isenberg August 3, 2018

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Boxing Controversy Erupts: Did This 'Knockout' Punch Actually Land?

Mental Health Company Offers Free Therapy Sessions for Beaten Down MLB Fan Base

NFL's Odell Beckham Jr. Gets Diamond Crucifixes Implanted on Teeth

Watch: Ryan Shazier Walks Across Field at Steelers Practice

Nike Officially Dumps One of the NFL's Biggest Problem Children

Damning Text Messages Allege Rick Pitino Knew About Illegal NCAA Activity

MLB Pitcher Signs 30 Minutes Before Game, Completely Exceeds Expectations

Florida Gator Star's Alleged Heinous Crime Exposed in Disturbing Police Report

Tiger and Phil Will Spend Multimillion-Dollar Thanksgiving Together - Report

Tom Brady Reportedly Rejected Alternative 'Deflategate' Punishment

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