Shayna Calandro
My name is Shayna Calandro. I'm a graduating senior at Howard University majoring in broadcast journalism, with a minor in sports administration. I live in off-campus in Washington, DC. I am currently interning with the Howard University Athletics Department, and writing for The Hilltop Newspaper and a sports blog I founded (EliteInsiders.com). I'm also a on-site reporter, videographer and editor for WHUT-TV Spotlight News. I just finished interning with Comcast SportsNet in the production and reporting division. And I've also interned at Madison Square Garden in the Communications Department.
Tar Heels Hidden Talents Exposed
College basketball is right around the corner and as every other year, each school holds a preseason event to showcase the Men and Women’s teams. These events generally allow the players to have fun with games, contests and scrimmages in front of the fans.
John Wall Hosts 2nd Annual Basketball Camp
Washington Wizards guard John Wall hosts his second annual ProCamp in Springfield, Virginia. More than one hundred kids, eighteen and younger, had the opportunity to learn from one of the NBA’s top point guards for a span of two days.
Broncos Down Another Player For Opener
Wes Welker of the Denver Broncos missed three games at the end of last season after sustaining a bad concussion. During a preseason game versus the Texans on August 23rd, Welker suffered yet another concussion. However, head injury isn’t the reason for Welker missing the opening of the season. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the NFL suspended the 33-year-old for the first four games after testing positive for amphetamines.
NBA Players Giving Back For The Youth
Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson and Orlando Magic’s Victor Oladipo teamed up to host their First Annual Charity Event Weekend presented by basketball organization Team Takeover.