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Reporting in & around New York City, and beyond
TELEVISION NEWS & SPORTS PRODUCTION
More than 25 years of experience in print and broadcast journalism, in studio and in the field, for major media outlets including the Associated Press, ESPN, CBS News, NBC Sports.com, CNBC, YES Network, and WABC-TV.
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Erik Lief
Associated Press
Frm. Sports Editor, Online TV & Video
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Jeter during the SI photo shoot on River Avenue, Bronx. This pose, captured from another angle by the magazine's photographer, appeared on the cover of the SoY edition, published on Nov 7, 2009.
SPORTS REPORTING AND JOURNALISM
Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter and Andy Pettitte on the field at Yankee Stadium in the moments after winning the 2009 World Series.
Interviewing Jeff Wilpon, as the then-Mets' Chief Operating Officer provides a tour of the new throwback facility in Queens prior to its official opening.
The New York Jets' icon recounts the origins of his famous Super Bowl III prediction, and his storied journey from a fifth-string, high school quarterback in a tiny Pennsylvania town to legendary NFL Hall of Famer.
Associated Press exclusive interview with the NBA superstar about "More Than a Game," a documentary about James and his Ohio high school teammates, directed by a local Akron filmmaker.
For a profile on the YES Network, an interview with the New York Giants innovative coach on his unique practice drills, and how to get the most out of his players.
AP interview with the swimming great on his spectacular performance at the Bejing Olympics and his selection as Sports Illustrated's 2008 Sportsman of the Year.
ALteRNATIVE INVESTING: NIKES
Investing comes in many forms and can involve a range of commodities: Stocks, bonds, real estate are just a few. But sneakers? Can money be made by buying and reselling Air Jordans? You bet, and in some cases, it can be big money, where returns can outpace the Dow Industrials and the S&P 500. Set your disbelief aside for a moment and watch this CNBC feature. (CLICK LEFT VIDEO BELOW)
BRONX RADIO RAVES
John Sterling, the radio voice of the New York Yankees, never misses a day at the ballpark, largely because his job is no work at all. It's completely enjoyable, and that's the way it's been for more than two decades since the veteran broadcaster got his dream gig with baseball's most storied franchise – without even interviewing for it. An Associated Press sports profile. (CLICK RIGHT VIDEO ABOVE)
INVESTIGATIVE
THE END OF DODGERTOWN
After holding spring training for more than six decades at this legendary Florida ballpark, the Los Angeles Dodgers made an unwelcomed move west, leaving the small town of Vero Beach forced to pick up the pieces. Reporting from where Sandy Koufax and dozens of Dodger greats once played, the Associated Press hears from jilted officials about a hopeful deal gone bad.
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Rangers – Islanders – Devils – Knicks
– Nets – Mets – Yankees – Giants – Jets
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