Michael Coleman

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Sports Director at KLTV-TV (Tyler, TX)

sports anchor/host. Michael Coleman Show. ESPN-KC SIU graduate. Coffeyville Red Raven HOF. public speaker. husband of breast cancer survivor.

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Remembering legacy of pioneer East Texas umpire GeorgeAnn O’Bannon

1 week ago | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

EAST TEXAS (KLTV) - This is the story of GeorgeAnn O’Bannon, an umpire in the days when women didn’t stand behind the plate. O’Bannon’s story is complicated by the fact that she has dementia, and a few years ago was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Her story is too inspiring not to tell, with the help of her husband Jim, as a tribute to O’Bannon’s legacy. O’Bannon’s umpiring career lasted 25 years; she was a pioneer in calling balls and strikes. “I couldn’t be more proud.
Arp’s new softball coach brings accountability, high standards

2 weeks ago | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

ARP, Texas (KLTV) - Arp’s first year coach Mikaila Kenny has pushed all the right buttons to get the max out of the Lady TIgers. “It’s my first big girl job, yeah. I graduated last year,” Kenny said. Her players are already impressed with what she brings to the table. “She really holds us accountable, and has these high standards. And She expects us to meet them and if we don’t like you can just come after practice, get in the actual work. She always likes to stay after and help us.
Cowboys Camp: East Texan flourishing as defensive assistant coach for the Boys

Jul 31, 2024 | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

OXNARD, California (KLTV) - Joining the coaching staff of the Dallas Cowboys there is an East Texas connection, Greg Ellis, who of course played for the Cowboys, drafted number eight over all the 1998. Then he coached at Texas College and SW Assemblies of God University, but now he’s back at the Cowboys as defensive assistant coach. Copyright 2024 KLTV. All rights reserved.
Cowboys Camp: Sam Williams out with torn ACL, opening door for Marshawn Kneeland

Jul 30, 2024 | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

OXNARD, California (KLTV) - In any training camp when a man goes down, like Sam Williams who suffered a torn ACL, and is out for the season, that means next man is up. No different here. Williams’ counterpart Marshawn Kneeland, a rookie, now gets his chance to get more reps, with Williams out for the rest of the season. It could help determine his playing time in just his first season in the NFL. “It changed a little bit would you see it or not?
Cowboys Camp: Saturday’s opening ceremony hears from Jerry Jones

Jul 27, 2024 | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

OXNARD, California (KLTV) - Saturday was the opening ceremony of the Cowboys Training Camp in Oxnard. As always, there was quite a show. “During the season as the years go by, after we left I run into you and and yours all over this country as we play and the Dallas Cowboys compete,” said team owner Jerry Jones. “This is home to us, thank you guys.”People joke about the Cowboys and the Super Bowl, but the ‘Boys are no joke when it comes to marketing their product.
Cowboys Camp: Absent CeeDee Lamb racks up $100K in fines

Jul 24, 2024 | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

OXNARD, California (KLTV) - Where oh where is Cee Dee Lamb? Well, this we do know: we know where he isn’t. Five busloads arrived in Oxnard without number 88. And teammates who are chiming in understand. “He is a huge part of everything we do, You know for sure. His presence obviously will be missed, but while he’s handling things, he thinks he has to handle. We have to handle business as well.
Cowboys Camp: Team arrives, Lamb still a holdout

Jul 23, 2024 | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

OXNARD, California (KLTV) - The Cowboys rolled into Oxnard, five buses full, with lots of optimism and still they have to figure out a way to make the revamp off of line work. That’s what Tyler Smith was talking about. “Being in the old line room, you know, being around the great guys that I have in Zach Tyron, Peters and all those guys, they imparted on me a lot of knowledge. It’s my job to pass that knowledge on.
Cowboys Camp: Cowboys to arrive at Oxnard on Tuesday

Jul 22, 2024 | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

OXNARD, California (KLTV) - The Cowboys are set to arrive in Oxnard Tuesday afternoon. This is a training camp since a year ago where they finished regular season 12-5, and were one and done in the post season. There are many questions entering this season. There’s a new defensive coordinator, Mike Zimmer. However, he and the team’s best defensive player have hardly talked in the three months since the change was made from Dan Quinn, who is now with the Commanders.
Lobos’ new softball coach ‘loaded with experience’ as player, coach

Jul 10, 2024 | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Longview ISD’s Athletic Director John King is pleased with his hire of the new Lobos softball coach, who’s loaded with experience as a player and a coach. “She was the final hire; she was the grand slam, no pun intended. We were very fortunate to get Marie Stone here at Longview to be our softball coach. She comes with impeccable character, great resume,” King said. “Great references. She’s spoken very highly of across the college ranks for her short time in high school.
UT Tyler Lady Patriots become NCAA Division II softball champs

May 27, 2024 | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Lady Patriots had fans waiting for their return home from Florida after winning the NCAA Division II World Series Championships. Going unbeaten, they got a hero’s welcome that was certainly deserved. They had a 10-game winning streak, ending the season with a score of 10-1 over Western Washington and bringing home the hardware. “We told the players that the teams that play most like themselves in big moments usually come out on top, and I thought they were outstanding.