Zach Gelb New WQAM Brand Manager

     Zach Gelb has been named the new brand manager of 104.3 Sports WQAM-FM and 560 WQAM-AM. He joined both radio stations earlier this year as a fill-in host and worked his first show on May 25. Gelb replaces the recently retired program director Len Weiner. 

     Gelb, a Temple University grad, first entered broadcasting with the campus radio station WHIP-AM as a sportscaster and later was named their sports director. He had an internship with WIP-FM in Philadelphia. Gelb was the afternoon host on WNJE-AM in Trenton from June 2016 to March 2018. He added duties as a host of a postgame show following Philadelphia Eagles games on WPEN-FM in Philadelphia. 

     He went to the national airwaves on CBS Sports Radio Network as a weekend overnight host. Gelb was promoted to evening host and later elevated to afternoon host. He added the role as a Sunday afternoon host during NFL season for several years. 

     Gelb found additional work at SiriusXM Radio. He was a host on NFL Radio channel and hosted a program on Mad Dog Radio. CBS Sports Radio Network rebranded itself in April 2024 and Gelb remained there as their afternoon host until December 2015. 

     He continues as an NFL studio host and men's college basketball studio host at Compass Media Networks. Gelb began as a Saturday mid-afternoon podcast host earlier in 2026 with 365 Sports and Rogue Media Network. He also has been a fill-in host on WEEI-FM in Boston since May. 

Park Vista xxxx Goleman

     The Park Vista Cobras xxxx the Goleman Gators xx-xx in a FIT Quarterfinals contest at G.L. Homes Stadium on Thursday night. It began the second annual Florida Invitational Tournament by the FHSAA. It was the first meeting ever between both high schools on a gridiron. 

     Park Vista(5-4)

     Goleman(4-6)

Santaluces xxxx South Fork

     The Santaluces Chiefs hosted a FIT 6A-4A Quarterfinals game on Thursday night and xxxxx xxxx the South Fork Bulldogs xx-xx. It was a rare matchup between both teams that had only met in 2007 and 2008. 

     Santaluces(5-4)

     South Fork(7-3)

Jesus Luzardo On 2026 All-MLB Team

     Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo was listed on the 2026 All-MLB Second Team. Major League Baseball first introduced the All-MLB Team honors in 2019. 

     Luzardo became the first player with a connection to the Miami Marlins franchise that was placed on any All-MLB Team in three seasons. Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi appeared on the 2023 All-MLB Second Team. 

     The Marlins acquired Luzardo, a Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School grad, prior to the 2021 season. He played four seasons with Miami from 2021 until 2024 and helped the team reach the postseason in 2023. 

     Luzardo was traded to the Phillies after the 2024 season. He compiled a 14-5 record, 221 strikeouts, 2.86 earned run average in 30 contests and made his first career All-Star Game appearance in 2026. 

Panthers xxxx Red Wings

     The Florida Panthers xxxxx the Detroit Red Wings x-x at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday night. It was the only home contest for the Panthers in a six-game stretch. 

     Florida(10-7-2)

     Detroit(7-9-3)

Stan Van Gundy Adds Duke Basketball Duties

     Former Miami Heat head coach Stan Van Gundy will be the game analyst of Duke University men's basketball on Amazon Prime Video for three games in 2026-27 alongside play-by-play announcer Ian Eagle. Van Gundy and Eagle have paired in the broadcast booth for NBA games on the Amazon Prime Video streaming service since October 2025.

     Van Gundy was once the assistant coach and head coach of the Miami Heat from the beginning of the 1995-96 campaign until December 2005. He later had head coaching stints with the Detroit Pistons and the New Orleans Pelicans. 

Riley Patterson Goes To Ravens

     The Baltimore Ravens have inked kicker Riley Patterson to a one-year contract. His first game with the new team will be on Monday night. 

     Patterson spent parts of two seasons with the Miami Dolphins in 2025 and 2026 participating in 22 contests. The Fins released him on October 20.