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📍Boston • Sports Reporter @7news • South Florida native 🌴• Washed up @IthacaCollege volleyballer

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Joined July 2011

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Marlee Wierda

5 months

Wanted to share this full circle moment. Back in 2015, I started an internship with the Florida Panthers hoping to “make it” one day a a sports reporter. This week, I covered the Bruins & Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Grateful would be an understatement.

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4 years

@ii_meyer @emilyspada_ These insecure men hate that a woman is living out their D1 football dreams

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4 years

Spot the difference? 🤷🏼‍♀️

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11 months

Roman Wilson when asked about the Buckeye's toughness and physicality: "They want to put on the Louis V, the $1,000 outfit and you wanna act hard .. but when were out there, they're not hard. I see the film. You're not tough."

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Hey, Boston!!!! I’m sooo excited to join @7news as a Sports Reporter and cover one of the best sports cities in the country!

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"I mean shit he's the money man. He's got ice in his veins" Joey Hauser on Tyson Walker who closed out the game with three straight field goals, leading MSU to a win over Marquette:

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2 years

JJ McCarthy stays on the field to watch TCU celebrate. He’ll be back.

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8 months

Just happy to be here ☺️☘️

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2 months

Orange ya glad it’s almost football season? We’re talking Patriots tonight on Sports Xtra! Plus, Red Sox and Team USA basketball. Join us on @7News at 11:25!

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Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya has been vocal about his displeasure with the organization, and GM Al Avila. "Everybody knows my feelings about Al. For me, it’s been a long time, for what he’s been served on a platter with ... come on now."

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3 years

Thank you, Champaign. 🧡

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Only one more week until the first NFL Sunday of the season!!! We’re talking #Patriots and the AFC East on @7News tonight. Join me, and @MikeGiardi on Sports Xtra at 11:25pm

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3 years

Emotional moment for former #Illini Sergio McClain who holds back tears after being honored on the State Farm Center floor. He won four state titles at Peoria Manual before leading Illinois to a Big Ten Championship in 2001.

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5 years

Just after yesterday’s win, Ayo Dosunmu said he models Kobe Bryant’s play in late-game situations.

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4 years

These two have the “it”-factor.

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#Illini freshman @papicurbelo11 says he likes coming off the bench. "Every player that comes off the bench has a role, and that's mine." That's team culture.

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Mood: When you’re the new Weekend Sports Anchor for @WCIA3 Excited to be moving up in my career!!!

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Had a chance to catch up with former @WMU_Football wide receiver and second round draft pick Skyy Moore ( @skyymoore24 ). We chatted about his NFL experience to far with the @Chiefs :

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4 years

ROAD KILL. #Illini beat Ohio State 73-68 in Columbus for the regular season finale clinching the No. 1 seed

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3 years

Ayo Dosunmu in the house

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Gameday Gals! 🫶

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2 years

KERBY JOSEPH WAS A WIDE RECIEVER AT ILLINOIS AND BARELY PLAYED UNTIL HIS SENIOR YEAR WHEN HE MOVED TO SAFETY AND THEN TIED THE NATION IN INTERCEPTIONS. NOW HE'S A SPARK FOR THE LIONS DEFENSE AFTER JUST ONE COLLEGE SEASON AS A DEFENSIVE STARTER.

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Starting 2022 with a new gig! Excited to join the @WOODTV team as the Weekend Sports Anchor. First time on-air is tonight at 11 p.m.

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Big Ten Tournament Champs take the stage

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3 years

I’m gonna lose some followers for this one, but Hunter Dickinson is really good.

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3 years

#Illini fan favorite Giorgi B is out in Mahomet signing autographs today after he decided to turn pro. Only guy I know that can rock a shirt with his own face on it. “It’s a great day to have a great day”

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Ayo Dosunmu the last #Illini player to cut the net

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Former @WMU_Football Skyy Moore makes his first career reception in the #NFL . The @Chiefs rookie connects with Patrick Mahomes for a first down, drive ends in a TD.

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Illini Nation … can’t wait to see you in Boston 🥹🫶

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3 years

First tackle of my high school football career. RIP

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11 months

West Michigan, I will miss you so much!!

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4 months

Before every clinching game, the NBA rehearses the trophy presentation in the arena. We’re not allowed to take photos but they just hoisted up a windex bottle in place of the trophy and I’m howlingggggg

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3 years

This contagious happiness will be missed by #Illini nation 🥲

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9 months

Consider me on the bandwagon

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4 years

#Illini guard @AceWolf44 made history today, setting a program record with 28 points in his freshman debut. He says, "It shouldn't be a surprise if I put up numbers like this."

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3 years

Dosunmu Bulls jersey gonna fly off the shelves📈🤑

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4 years

An orange jacket has been placed outside the State Farm Center in memory of #Illini legend and coach Lou Hensen 🧡💙

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3 years

Overheard Brad Underwood on the bench: “I might actually enjoy Christmas this year”

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2 years

Jayden Ivey wearing his mom’s throwback WBNA jersey is everythingggggg 🥹❤️

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Family affair.

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A woman at the gym just told me her young daughter likes to stay up late on Sundays to watch my sportscasts. Women in sports ... we matter!!! 😭😭😭🥺🥺

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3 years

Back for a little visit

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After sitting out the second half against Tennessee, #Michigan guard DeVante' Jones was practicing with the team during the open session for the media today. He also missed the opening game of the NCAA Tournament due to concussion protocol.

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4 years

I think many underestimate how much this team needs Da'Monte Williams.

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3 years

Kofi Cockburn ( @kxng_alpha ) is "100% in" on NBA Draft. The former #Illini center recently worked out with the Boston Celtics, and is among 40 prospects at the @nbagleague Elite Camp this weekend. A good performance could land him an NBA Combine invite.

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#Illini HC Bret Bielema decided his players needed to wear blue gloves against Penn State -- Casey Washington didn't want to. Now, the white gloves he used to make the game-winning catch in 9OT are going to the CFB Hall of Fame.

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With #Illini center Kofi Cockburn questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Spartans, #MSU head coach Tom Izzo was asked about the significance of his availability. Izzo's response: "HAVE YOU SEEN HIM?!"

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3 years

Gold medalists in the house tonight #Illini

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4 years

@gradel1105 @ii_meyer @emilyspada_ Yes!👏This narrative is so important for young girls

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In case you haven’t heard, Ayo is pretty legit:

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Sonny Dkyes and Jim Harbaugh's dads were both college football coaches. Dykes invited Harbaugh over for a 1 am drink like his father, Spike Dykes, used to do back in the day. Harbaugh declined: "That's way past my bedtime"😂

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Today was the first time since March I shot an actual sporting event!!!!!!! Thank you girls golf!!!! 😁😁

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From one era to the next. Former #Illini give a sendoff to the '21 squad making their appearance in the NCAA Tournament today. ( @Malcolmillini21 '17, @deonthomas25 '94, @corybradford13 '02, @kipset7 '20)

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Brad Underwood: “We have the best fans in the country.” Huge showing from #Illini nation out at the Enterprise Center tonight, even with the Braggin’ Rights game held on a weekday

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2 years

Caption this plz

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6 years

.⁦ @IlliniVBall ⁩ is Elite 8 bound!!!!! 🤘🏼⁦

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2 years

This is what it's all about. 🥹 @WMU_Football took time out of fall camp to partner with the Beautiful Lives Project, and play football with children and adults with disabilities. More coming tonight at 11 on @WOODTV

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"They didn't give up on me." This year hasn't been easy for #Illini defensive back Tony Adams ( @Iwill_suceed20 ). He credits everyone who had his back during his super-senior season.

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Former @WMU_Football player Skyy Moore just scored his FIRST CAREER TOUCHDOWN … IN THE SUPER BOWL ‼️‼️‼️

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Are there conversations with Kofi right now? #Illini HC Brad Underwood: "Sure, he's our player until he's not."

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4 years

#Illini Ayo Dosunmu scores 31 points, 15 straight in the last minutes of regulation and OT. "He like that. He nice with it"

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1 year

Flew a plane today!

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4 months

Game 2 of the #NBAFinals … How we feelin?

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1 year

Driving in Detroit is so unhinged .. your two choices are 95 mph in the left lane or you’re stuck going 45.

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Ayo Dosunmu ( @AyoDos_11 ) will not declare for the NBA draft, and returns for another season with @IlliniMBB . He said his family played a major role in the decision process, and wants to another year to improve his game and complete some #UnfinishedBusiness with the #Illini

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Sportswriter @EmilyCWaldon has stayed positive and resilient in her fight against breast cancer. Since her diagnosis in January, there's been an overwhelming amount of support from the baseball community. Her story:

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"I saw an ESPN headline say, 'is Michigan capable of upsetting Ohio State?' And to me I was like, we're [two of the] top four teams in the country. Why is this even a question about an upset?" #Michigan 's Mike Sainristil on what they wanted to prove today against the Buckeyes:

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Had a great time talking to #Illini commit @D_leary2 --the first quarterback commit for head coach Bret Bielema. Leary had several Power Five offers, but Illinois stood out for many reasons, especially their recruiting efforts:

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#Illini DE Owen Carney: “you guys aren’t in the building, but the aura and the energy in the building has changed” ✨

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4 months

Lmaooooo did Jaylen Brown copy my outfit last night???

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3 years

It’s been so long since I’ve “attended” a sporting event. Happy to be a fan of the game tonight.

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Three generation of Morehouse’s. Dean, Brian, and Meg. @HopeCollegeWBB

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“Desde que jugaba en Puerto Rico, yo veía el March Madness todos los años y siempre decía a mi hermano ‘yo quiero estar ahí.'" #Illini @papicurbelo11 habla de la oportunidad de jugar por un campeonato:

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Full house. #Illini

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Baby’s first #Patriots game

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2 years

Flawless flea flicker

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3 years

2001-2002 Big Ten Champs in the house

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Asked #Illini head coach Brad Underwood about this moment, and how their team culture has been reflected on the court. “As corny as some may think it looks, it’s pretty meaningful in our locker room.”

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Spot the difference? 🤷🏼‍♀️

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FINAL: #Illini 25, Kentucky 21 Illinois is moving onto the Sweet Sixteen after knocking off the No. 7 Wildcats in four sets

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Caught up with #Illini football DB @Ezmoneyquez ... he says he should be ready for spring ball following his season-ending knee injury he suffered in August.

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We spoke 1-on-1 with freshman linebacker Shammond Cooper ( @Shammond07 ). As a four-star prospect out of high school, he’s ready to put in the work. Full interview on

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JJ McCarthy and Donovan Edwards share an embrace at practice 🫶🥹 #Michigan | #GoBlue | @WOODTV

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4 years

Proud to say I passed the exam and I’m now CERTIFIED GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR! 💪🏼 This is something I’ve always wanted to do, and I’m glad the pandemic gave me a little push to go after it!

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Line to get into the SFC right now...some #Illini fans say they’ve been standing in line two hours before doors open

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Another week reporting in South Florida and my mom and sister come to spy on me lmaooo

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We goin international for some #NHLBruins playoff hockey!! See ya in Toronto for games 3 & 4! Coverage coming all week on @7News

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Jacob Grandison Alfonso Plummer 🤝 Hitting three’s

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Alfonso Plummer hits 4 three-pointers, including a clutch bucket down the stretch in Illinois' first win at Carver Arena since 2017. "What I do behind the cameras -- I'm always working on my game."

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The chair didn't need to do me like that😭💀

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3 years

Twitter finally gave me some clout #verified

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I love this for Giorgi. Hard not to root for the kid

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#Illini Underwood: “Coleman Hawkins is going to be spectacular”

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My first two weeks in Boston: *Patriots fire Belichick* *Celtics lose first game at home all year* …..I’ll see my way out.

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3 years

Second national title for @HopeCollegeWBB head coach Brian Morehouse, and the program’s first since 2006.

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"The in-state guys are going to be the foundation for this program...I want to be a part of that." Spoke to #Illini commit and @Rocketnation1 wide receiver @BeattyHank , who is the first in-state pledge for Bret Bielema's Class of 2022:

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2 years

Kerby Joseph’s wikipedia page has already been updated 💀😭

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The March Madness coverage is over for me, but looking back on this week I am feeling super blessed! Covering a SWEET SIXTEEN (!!!!!!!!) in a city so near and dear to my heart was the best experience ... like wow … what a dream! I could cry! 🥹✨

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The way he put his chin up like that. Nothing but respect

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✊ @AyoDos_11 is a leader, win or lose. Respect, @IlliniMBB . #MarchMadness

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