The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia

Michael Barkann
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One of the most active television personalities in Philadelphia, Michael Barkann was recognized as Pennsylvania's Sportscaster of the Year in 1999, 2001-2004 and 2006-2007.

He brings five Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards, as well as a great deal of national sports reporting experience to Comcast SportsNet. In addition to hosting Daily News Live, CSN's weekday sports roundtable, and CSN's Post Game Live programs, Michael often provides reports for SportsNite.

His work includes reporting for CBS Sports from the Olympics, as well reporting from the U.S. Open Tennis Championships for the USA Network.

Before joining CSN, Michael worked as sports anchor for WLVI-TV in Boston and KYW-TV, Channel 3 here in Philadelphia.

The e-mail address of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia is pioneers@broadcastpioneers.com