» Dave Kovaleski

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Dave is a lifelong sports fan who has been writing for The Wildcard since 2017. He has been a writer for more than 20 years for a variety of publications.

Dave has been writing about sports for The Wildcard since 2017. He's been a reporter and editor for over 20 years, covering everything from sports to financial news. In addition to writing for The Wildcard, Dave has covered mutual funds for Pensions and Investments, meetings and conventions, money market funds, personal finance, associations, and he currently covers financial regulations and the energy sector for Macallan Communications. He has won awards for both news and sports reporting.

Location

Massachusetts

Languages Spoken

English

Topics of Expertise

Sports

Quarterback Vince Young of the Texas Longhorns announces his decision to leave the University of Texas and enter the NFL draft on January 8, 2006 in Austin, Texas.

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Legendary Ex-College QB Vince Young Fired by His Alma Mater

The University of Texas has fired Longhorns football legend Vince Young from his part-time job as development officer at the university.

By Dave Kovaleski March 10, 2019

LeBron James mishandles the ball in the Lakers' loss to Denver on Wednesday, March 6.

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Watch: LeBron Helps Secure Lakers Loss with Perhaps the Ugliest Play of His Career

On the night that LeBron James surpassed Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list, he might have had one of the most embarrassing plays of his career.

By Dave Kovaleski March 7, 2019

NBA legend Michael Jordan, left, congratulated Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, right, for passing him on the all-time NBA scoring list March 6, 2019.

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Michael Jordan Speaks Out After LeBron James Passes His Scoring Mark

NBA legend Michael Jordan congratulated Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James after James surpassed him on the all-time NBA scoring list.

By Dave Kovaleski March 7, 2019

Bryce Harper smiles after putting on a Philadelphia Phillies jersey during a news conference at the team's spring training baseball facility in Clearwater, Florida, on March 2, 2019.

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Bryce Harper Is Ticking Off an MLB Team by Recruiting Its Biggest Star

Bryce Harper says he's going to recruit Mike Trout to join him on the Phillies, and Trout's current team isn't happy about it.

By Dave Kovaleski March 6, 2019

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers looks on prior to a Grapefruit League spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, on Feb. 25, 2019.

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$240M MLB Star Rips Critics Who Complain About Baseball Megadeals

Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera said fans shouldn't be upset about players signing long-term, multimillion-dollar contracts.

By Dave Kovaleski March 6, 2019

Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, celebrates with Gervonta Davis, right, after Davis' victory against Liam Walsh at Copper Box Arena in London on May 20, 2017.

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Arrest Warrant Issued for Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s Undefeated Top Protege - Report

Police in Virginia have issued an arrest warrant for super featherweight boxing champion Gervonta Davis for an alleged assault at a Virginia mall.

By Dave Kovaleski March 5, 2019

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half of a game against the LA Clippers at Staples Center on Mar. 04, 2019 in Los Angeles.

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LeBron James Gets Mercilessly Mocked About 'Playoff Mode' After Another Painful Loss

Since LeBron James said it was time to go into playoff mode the Lakers have struggled, and critics are quick to mock him for it.

By Dave Kovaleski March 5, 2019

Nick Bosa of the Ohio State Buckeyes in action during the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Nick Bosa Says It Would Be a 'Big Mistake' If He Doesn't Go No. 1 to Cardinals

Widely considered to be the No. 1 overall pick, Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa said Arizona would be making a "big mistake" if they didn't take him.

By Dave Kovaleski March 4, 2019