Mike Lupica

Mike Lupica is a prominent sports journalist and author known for his work on The Sports Reporters on ESPN.

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Profession :

Journalist

Birthday :

May 11, 1952

Age :

72

Mike Lupica is a renowned American author, screenwriter, and sports journalist, well-known for his sports-themed novels such as “Travel Team” and “Heat.” He has also authored numerous adult fiction and non-fiction books and has been a regular panelist on ESPN’s “The Sports Reporters” since 1988. Lupica’s other accomplishments include winning the 2010 Damon Runyon Award and being recognized as one of the most influential people in New York City sports media.

Besides his writing career, Lupica has also found success in television and radio. He has been a long-standing pundit on ESPN’s “The Sports Reporters” and hosted “The Mike Lupica Show” on ESPN2. Additionally, he had a radio show on WFAN in New York City during the mid-1990s.

Throughout his career, Lupica has been actively involved in charitable work, focusing on organizations that promote literacy and children’s education. He has been a dedicated supporter of the Association to Benefit Children, which aids disadvantaged children and their families in New York City. Lupica has also advocated for the Children’s Health Fund, a nonprofit that offers healthcare to underserved children nationwide. As a journalist and author, he has used his platform to raise awareness for these causes and inspire others to participate.

As of 2023, Lupica remains a prominent sports journalist and author, having written over 40 fiction and nonfiction works. These include the Sunny Randall and Jesse Stone series, which he was chosen to continue by the Robert B. Parker estate. His books have become New York Times bestsellers, and he continues to be a syndicated columnist for the New York Daily News. Lupica is also a member of the Sports Media Hall of Fame and received the Jim Murray Award in 2003.