Edward Egros

Edward Egros is a Sports Anchor/Reporter for WHNT News 19. Edward moved to Huntsville in June of 2010, and has thoroughly enjoyed the Tennessee Valley ever since. As a native of south Louisiana, Edward has lived and breathed SEC Football ever since he was born.

After graduating from high school, Edward continued his education at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. There, he not only earned a degree in Journalism, he was a sports anchor for the SMU news program, “The Daily Update”, a host for a sports talk show on SMU radio called “The Sports Experience” and a hockey play-by-play announcer for two Junior League hockey teams. He was also a sports intern with KXAS in Ft. Worth, TX.

All of this experience helped Edward earn his first job after college with KTSM in El Paso, TX. As a sports reporter, Edward covered many big events, including Sun Bowls, New Mexico State basketball’s run to the NCAA Tournament and legendary boxer Evander Holyfield’s attempt at a fifth Heavyweight Championship. He also co-anchored “NC9 Overtime”, a Friday night high school football show and “Sports Extra”, a Sunday night football wrap-up show.

Edward then left the Borderland to accept a sports reporting position with WPSD in Paducah, KY. He covered many high school state championships and college sporting events, including football and basketball games at Murray State, Southern Illinois and Tennessee-Martin. In 2009, he earned Kentucky Associated Press Awards for Best Sports Feature and an Honorable Mention for Best Sportscaster.

When not covering sports, Edward enjoys the finer things in life: good food, good books and good times. He also enjoys pumping iron, hitting golf balls into water hazards and meeting as many new people as possible. So if you have a good sports story idea or want to discuss next year’s Iron Bowl, feel free to drop Edward a line at edward.egros@whnt.com.

Recent Articles

  • Speed Camp Happening In July

          Looking for something to do this Summer?  Milton Frank Stadium will be hosting a Speed Camp for boys and girls ages 8-18 beginning at 8:00 AM July 13th.  The program promises to help young athletes with their agility, balance, explosiveness, flexibility and proper technique. For more information, go to http://speedcamp2013.eventbrite.com.  

  • Tennessee Titans Training Camp Schedule – Media/Fans

    Tennessee Titans 2013 Training Camp Schedule Open to Fans   Friday, July 26                    6:30 – 8:30 p.m.                Practice Saturday, July 27              3:00 – 5:00 p.m.                Practice Sunday, July 28                 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.                Practice Tuesday, July 30               6:30 – 8:30 p.m.                Practice Wednesday, July 31        3:00 – 5:00 p.m.                Practice Thursday, Aug. 1              3:00 – 5:00 p.m.                Practice Friday, Aug. 2                     3:00 – 5:00 p.m.                Practice Monday, Aug. 5                3:45 – 5:45 p.m.                Practice Saturday, Aug. 10             3:00 – 5:00 p.m.                […]

  • Three Charger Softball Players Earn Easton All-American Status

    The 2013 Easton Fastpitch All-American Teams were announced on Tuesday, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville was represented by a strong trio as Mary Kelley, Cortney McNett and Brianna Sullivan each captured the honor. The selection marks the second consecutive for Kelley and McNett, and it is the first career postseason accolade for Sullivan. In just two seasons in the Blue and White, McNett earned a spot on five different All-America teams including this latest honor. The Huntsville native paced […]

  • Troy Football Wants To Play Alabama And/Or Auburn

    Huntsville, Ala. (WHNT) – When Auburn hosted Alabama A&M last season, it was just second time since 1997 the Tigers played an in-state opponent not named Alabama. Both the Tide and Tigers have historically avoided the likes of Jacksonville State, UAB and Troy.  But Trojan head coach Larry Blakeney wants to change that trend. He was in the Rocket City for the Troy Trojan Tour.  He’s been with the program for more than two decades but has yet to face […]

  • Barons Clobber The Stars 14-2

    Birmingham, Ala. (WHNT) – Going into a new series with the Barons, the Huntsville Stars are 13 games below .500.  It’s the worst mark since 2006 for the franchise. The Stars responded by allowing 20 hits and 14 runs to the Barons. The result is a 14-2 loss.  Game two of the five-game trip in the Magic City is Tuesday night.

  • Rick Pietri Named Women’s Head Basketball Coach At Jax State

    Jacksonville, Ala. – Rick Pietri has been named women’s head basketball coach at Jacksonville State University, athletic director Warren Koegel announced on Monday afternoon. Pietri spent the last 13 seasons as the head coach at South Alabama and helped turn the Lady Jags into a contender in the Sun Belt Conference, capturing back-to-back Sun Belt West Division titles in 2003 and 2004. “There were many outstanding candidates that applied for this position and we appreciate the great interest that was shown […]

  • Devonta Pollard Leaving Alabama Basketball Team

    Tuscaloosa, Ala. – Below is a statement from Alabama men’s basketball head coach Anthony Grant regarding Devonta Pollard. This will be the only comment coach Grant makes in regards to Devonta’s situation. “Devonta has endured a very challenging time these past few months due to the legal issues involving him and his family. Our primary concern is and has always been his well-being and doing what is in his best interest. In light of the issues at hand, we felt it […]

  • Josh Magette Prepares For Second Year In The Pros

    Huntsville, Ala. (WHNT) – Josh Magette remains one of the more successful Chargers UAH has ever produced.  Even though he spent last season as an European professional in Holland, once a Charger, always a Charger. He watched his former team lose a heartbreaker in the NCAA Tournament. “I just hate it for Jaime, Zane and X for their careers to end like that, on a bad call, or any iffy call like that,” said Josh Magette, former UAH guard. He […]

  • Auburn Looks Ahead To Fall Camp

    With the second semester of Summer classes happening at Auburn University, many of those recruited for next season are already making their way on campus.  Though these players will have some catching up to do, many of the veterans are excited about what they can bring as well as how the new coaching staff can mesh the entire group. “I’m excited about it,” said LaDarius Owens, Auburn linebacker.  “Since I’ve been here, we’ve been through three defensive coordinators and now […]

  • Former Alabama Assistant Prepares For Former Team

    Alabama football will be celebrating two homecomings.  The first is the traditional and stated one, happening October 5th when the Tide hosts Georgia State.  The other is happening two weeks earlier. September 21st is when former Tide offensive coordinator Jim McElwain returns to Tuscaloosa.  He’s now the Colorado State head coach and his Rams will try to be the first non-SEC team to beat Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium since 2007.   “I’m really excited about that game for not only […]

  • Hammers Look Ahead To The Playoffs

    Huntsville, Ala. (WHNT) – Going into the playoffs, the Alabama Hammers may be playing as well as anybody in the league. They boast the top scoring offense, the best scoring defense and the second-best turnover margin in the PIFL.  It’s just having accomplished athletes, the Hammers say everyone comes prepared for every game. “We’re clicking on all cylinders, we’re on the same page, you hear that said by a lot of quarterbacks in the NFL and stuff but I think […]

  • Stars Fall As Suns Win In Rout

    Jacksonville, Fla. – The runs came early and often in The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville for Sunday’s game between the Huntsville Stars and the Jacksonville Suns. Unfortunately for the Stars, the runs were for the Suns. Using a six run third inning, Jacksonville cruised to an 11-2 win, dropping Huntsville further into a hole to start the second half. The Suns scored first in the bottom of the second when Ryan Fisher singled, bringing in Aaron Dudley to make the score […]