David Skretta

About

Born and raised in Iowa. Graduated from Kansas State summa cum laude in 2005 with degrees in mass communications (dual emphases in public relations and journalism) and history (emphasis in 20th century America). Master's degree in sports management from New York University with honors in 2010. Began working full-time at The Associated Press, the world's largest news organization, upon graduation in 2005. Spent five years in New York as the day supervisor and covering the Yankees, Mets, boxing and college basketball. Returned to Kansas City in 2011 and cover the Chiefs, Royals, college sports, Olympic sports, motorsports and many other beats. Chapter chair and Hall of Fame voter for the Baseball Writer's Association of America, Heisman Trophy voter, member of the U.S. Basketball Writer's Association of America and Pro Football Writer's Association of America. Among the events I've covered: six Olympic Games; numerous World Series and Super Bowls; every NCAA Tournament since 2006, including nine Final Fours; multiple PGA Championships, US Opens and the Masters; numerous All-Star Games in multiple sports; the Indianapolis 500 and other major races; more than a dozen world title fights; and myriad other championships and events. Also provided expert commentary on issues in sports and business for New York University, NBC, CNN, HBO Sports, Showtime Sports and various radio and television stations across the country.