Chris Leone

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Name: Chris Leone
Date registered: May 4, 2012

Biography

Chris Leone joined the NewsWatch 12 team as the Sports Director in October of 2010. Chris grew up in the Northeast and graduated from Syracuse University in 2008 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. After college, he spent two years as the Weekend Sports Anchor at KEVN in Rapid City, South Dakota. In his time both at SU and in Rapid City, Chris covered everything from Division I basketball to minor league hockey and rodeo. When he’s not at work, Chris enjoys playing tennis and watching college football and basketball.

Latest posts

  1. Conforto Powers Series Win Over Ducks — May 19, 2013
  2. Thorpe’s Gem Leads Ducks Past Beavers — May 17, 2013
  3. E.J. Singler One-on-One Interview — May 17, 2013
  4. Wu Wins 3A Golf State Championship — May 14, 2013
  5. Singler Bros Team Up with Dutch Bros — May 10, 2013

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Combine Gives McKenzie Draft Potential

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Published April 23, 2013

ASHLAND, Ore. – Nearly every kid growing up playing football has a dream of playing in the NFL, but for most kids, that’s all it is, a dream. Former Southern Oregon wide receiver Cole McKenzie remembers the time he knew his dream could become a reality. “After the Seattle combine, I actually got a voicemail … Continue reading »

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Ducks Admit Major Violation

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Published April 16, 2013

EUGENE, Ore. – The University of Oregon admits to committing a major violation in its payment to Will Lyles in exchange for information on recruits. The University released its 515-page report of its own internal investigation of the violations. Oregon had hoped to reach an agreement through summary disposition with the NCAA, but instead the … Continue reading »

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Former Grizzly Coach Returns to Ashland

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Published April 12, 2013

AHLAND, Ore. – Jim Nagel is a legend in Ashland after taking the Ashland High School’s football team to 16 straight state tournaments, five title games and winning three state championships during his tenure from 1983-2002. Since his time at Ashland, Nagel’s worked as an assistant coach at NCAA Div. III’s Linfield College. After deciding … Continue reading »

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Redshirts Get a Chance to Shine

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Published April 8, 2013

When Southern Oregon’s season ended in the NAIA Quarterfinals last year, it marked the end to several key seniors’ careers. As spring practices move into their second week, the Raiders will look to make up for the loss of over 6,000 yards and 65 touchdowns on offense, as well as over 250 tackles and 11 … Continue reading »

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Oregon’s Ride Ends In Sweet 16

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Published March 29, 2013

Courtesy: Oregon Sports Information INDIANAPOLIS – Louisville survived its first test. Russ Smith matched his career high with 31 points to lead three Cardinals in double figures, and top-seeded Louisville showed it can win close games, too, beating Oregon 77-69 on Friday night. Kevin Ware added 11 and Gorgui Dieng had 10 points and nine … Continue reading »

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Ducks Prepare for Louisville in Sweet 16

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Published March 28, 2013

Dana Altman has led the Ducks on a deep tournament run in the NCAA Tournament just this third season as head coach. To keep that run going, Oregon will have to find a way to solve the Louisville press in Friday’s Sweet 16 game.

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Ducks in the Dance – What’s A Billiken?

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Published March 22, 2013

SAN JOSE, Calif.– On Saturday the Ducks will play in the third round of the NCAA Tournament against the Saint Louis University Billikens. SLU is the champion of the A10 Conference, and the 4th seed in the Midwest Region. But more than anything else, you’re probably wondering what a Billiken is. Jake Zivin and Erik … Continue reading »

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Ducks Beat Oklahoma State to Advance

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Published March 21, 2013

Courtesy: Oregon Sports Information SAN JOSE, Calif. – With their outside shots falling and their defense harassing Oklahoma State all afternoon, the Oregon Ducks played well above their disappointing seeding and into the next round of the NCAA tournament. Damyean Dotson scored 17 points and Arsalan Kazemi added 11 points and 17 rebounds to help … Continue reading »

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Ducks Prepare for NCAA Tournament Run

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Published March 20, 2013

The Oregon Ducks begin NCAA Tournament play on Thursday with a match up against the fifth seeded Oklahoma State Cowboys. Dana Altman remembers coaching against the Cowboys in the 90s and the Ducks talk about slowing down Marcus Smart.  

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Boxing Journey Brings Wilson Home

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Published March 15, 2013

MEDFORD, Ore. – Central Point boxer Mike Wilson has had matches in Tennessee, Mississippi, even Australia. “I’ll go anywhere to fight,” said Wilson. Wilson won’t have to travel quite as far for his next bout, just 70 miles up the road to Seven Feathers Casino. Wilson had a match there last August, and won by … Continue reading »

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