Phil Watson

Joined: Oct 21, 2013

I am a veteran of 20-plus years in the newspaper industry as a writer and editor, with my roots as a sports writer and later in my career transitioning to news. As well as being a self-employed sports commentator with a syndicated radio show, I am editor for Dairyland Express, assistant editor at HoopsHabit.com, a news desk writer for FanSided.com and Assistant Editorial Director for FanSided's Locals/Extras Division.

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Sharknado: It’s a real thing…sort of (Photo)

Nov 30, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger (7) during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Zach Mettenberger likes chances against Winston, Mariota

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New teaser for House of Cards Season 3 is heavy on the tease (Video)

Mar 28, 2013; Washington, D.C., USA; A general view of two NCAA basketballs before the start of the finals of the East regional between the Syracuse Orange and Marquette Golden Eagles in the 2013 NCAA tournament at the Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

March Madness themed vasectomy ad cuts deep (Photo)

Gal Gadot stars as Wonder Woman, scheduled for release in June 2017. (Warner Bros. promotional photo)

Warner Bros. green lights Wonder Woman filming for fall

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In the age of the reboot, Steven Spielberg wants Chris Pratt as Indiana Jones

Aug 15, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves center fielder B.J. Upton (2) reacts after a strike out against the Oakland Athletics in the second inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves OF to go by Melvin Upton Jr. this season

Sep 17, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Comedian and New York Mets fan Jerry Seinfeld (right) talks with Chris Carlin (left) and Bobby Ojeda (center) on the Mets pre game show on SNY before a game between the New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets fan Jerry Seinfeld unhappy with announcer change

Sep 20, 2013; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (13) hits a grand slam home run against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning of a game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Rodriguez reaches out to Chase Headley

Dec 28, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns offensive Kyle Shanahan during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle Shanahan’s strategy to get out of Cleveland may have been just like this (Video)

Arsenal, Chelsea owners may help finance 2018 World Cup

Dec 31, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos head coach Bryan Harsin celebrates after beating the Arizona Wildcats 38-30 in the 2014 Fiesta Bowl at Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Boise State, Bryan Harsin agree on 5-year extension

AC Milan’s new stadium plan is … different (Video)

May 28, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Indians designated hitter Jason Giambi (25) reacts after hitting a solo home run against Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Hector Noesi (not pictured) during the second inning at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Jason Giambi announces retirement

Dec 23, 2014; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Marshall Thundering Herd head coach Doc Holliday leads the team on the field before a game against the Northern Illinois Huskies in the Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Marshall reschedules opener to grab exclusive TV time slot

Next Friday the 13th film may get into Jason’s back story