A dynamic veteran sports journalist and broadcaster Mark Gray has almost 25 years of experience in multimedia communications. Mark’s distinctive style is energetic and provocative in broadcast (radio & TV), print, and on the internet. His SportsGroove brand continues to set new trends in new and non-traditional media.
An award winning writer, Gray’s professional experience began at the Atlanta Daily World newspaper as Sports Editor where he redefined community and local sports coverage in that market. From there he became a general sports correspondent for the Atlanta Journal & Constitution. For three years Gray was a sports columnist for Creative Loafing, Atlanta’s City Paper, which led to his opportunity to write for the Atlanta Tribune. He was also the original Atlanta Hawks NBA blogger for The Sporting News. In 1997, Gray was honored by the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists with the Best Feature Story for Print. He was also a contributor for Atlanta Hawks, Falcons, and Braves team publications. Currently, he is a correspondent for the Afro American Newspaper.
Gray is an accomplished broadcast having debuted the weekly version of ESPN Radio’s Game Day program with former Major League pitcher Rob Dibble. He introduced his concept of the “Weekend Sports Groove” and also was a host for Game Night for the worldwide leader in sports as well.
Mark has been on the cutting edge of satellite radio since its inception. “The SportsGroove Radio Show” on XM Satellite Radio was the first originally produced sports program on that platform. He was also the first weekend host for MLB Live, the Major League Baseball channel’s, wrap up show on Home Plate channel 175. Gray also hosted talk radio programs in Atlanta, on WQXI 790 The Zone, and for Radio One’s WOL-AM (News Talk 1450 AM) in Washington D.C. on The SportsGroove Radio Show. He now has a weekly podcast on www.TheShadowLeague.com and is also a host on 106.7 The Fan in Washington, D.C.
Gray is also a college sports play by play announcer for the Heritage Sports Radio Network (www.HSRN.com) and has called the NCAA Division II Football Championship, the CIAA Basketball Tournament, the SWAC Football and Basketball championships, and selected Ivy and Patriot League games.
Gray’s unmistakable candor is his calling card. He was a game analyst for college football and basketball broadcasts on the former MBC Network and his work has been seen on Sunshine Network and Comcast SportsNet. He is a frequent guest commentator to Sports Talk on Newschannel 8 in Washington, D.C. and on CCTV America (Chinese Central Television Network).
He continues to produce innovative programming for his “SportsGroove TV” brand that includes: The Beltway Sports Report, HBCU Sports Nation, and “Not Hatin’ Just Sayin’”.
Mark is a 1990 Who’s Who Graduate of Morgan State University where he received his B.S. degree in telecommunications/Broadcast Journalism. He currently is an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland College Park in the Merrill School of Journalism.
National Radio Voice for Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) football & basketball championships on HSRN
National Radio Voice for Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) football & basketball championships on HSRN
Host of TSL Sports on Shadow League Radio
Adjunct Professor at University of Maryland - College Park in the Merrill School of Journalism
Sports Commentator/Analyst ABC 7 Newschannel 8 Washington, DC
Sports Commentat
Most Memorable Moment:
Graduation, Travel, First live event broadcast on radio
High School: Walbrook High in Baltimore, MD
class of 1984
Activities & Accomplishments:
Two Time Baseball post season participant. 2nd place in citywide creative writing contest.
Best Memories:
Graduation and Sr. Class trip to Va. Beach
Experience
I currently work with MLBbro.com
as Assistant Managing Editor
I have 15 years of experience working in the
Telecommunications industry.
Correspondent|
Baltimore Afro American Newspaper
From October 2015 to Current • 11 year(s)
Write and report news stories for the newspaper.
Adjunct Professor|
University Of Maryland College Park
From September 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Teach university-level courses.
Podcast Host/Producer|
The Shadow League
From January 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Host and produce TSL Sports Talk podcast content.
Part Time Host|
CBS Sports Radio 106.7 The Fan
From April 2012 to Current • 14 year(s)
Host sports talk radio programs and live remote broadcasts.
Play-by-Play Announcer and Multimedia Content Director|
Heritage Sports Radio Network
From August 2010 to Current • 16 year(s)
Provide play-by-play commentary for college sports and produce multimedia content.
Substitute Teacher|
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
From September 2012 to May 2015 • 3 year(s)
Provide substitute teaching services across various grade levels.
Camp Director|
Anne Arundel County Parks & Recreation
From June 2013 to August 2014 • 1 year(s)
Direct summer camp programs for school-aged children.
Sports Talk Host/Executive Producer|
Radio One, Inc.
From January 2003 to January 2010 • 7 year(s)
Host and produce sports talk radio shows, coordinate programming.
MLB Live Weekend Host|
XM Satellite Radio
From February 2005 to May 2007 • 2 year(s)
Host weekend MLB programming on satellite radio.
CIAA 2011 Football Media Day
The report from the CIAA 2011 Football Media Day as the conference prepares for its 100th season of intercollegiate athletics with the start of the gridiron action. ...more
Posted by Mark Gray on July 27th, 2011 • 1,188 Views
The nation's oldest HBCU's renewed their rivalry as Cheyney University and Lincoln University met Labor Day Weekend in Philadelphia. Mark Gray and SportsGroove TV covered the game for the nationally s ...more
Posted by Mark Gray on September 21st, 2010 • 400 Views
Winston Salem St. first year head coach Connell Maynor shares his vision for the Rams football program with Mark Gray in this edition of In Your Face. ...more
Posted by Mark Gray on September 21st, 2010 • 474 Views
