Senior Staff

Kelsey Nicole Nelson is a multi award-winning broadcast journalist, sports reporter and radio personality who has covered the WNBA Finals, NBA Finals and the Super Bowl interviewing some the world’s top athletes. 

Kelsey is commonly seen and heard as the host of The Draft Network's "The Money Down" NFL Show and she is a co-host for Tony McGee's Pro Football Plus TV Show on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN). Kelsey also worked as a digital/broadcast host for the Washington Football Team hosting the team's Unfiltered series which aired on their digital platforms and NBC Sports Washington. 

Kelsey has also worked with ESPN Radio, NASCAR, SB Nation, DC Radio, the Big East Digital Network, Arena Football League and the National Sports Media Association. 

Kelsey is the Founder/President of the community action project Books Breaking Borders: Books to End Educational Bankruptcy. Today she volunteers her time with Special Olympics, the Urban Health Media Project, Richard Wright Public Charter School for Journalism and Media arts and students at the University of Maryland. Kelsey is also an active member on the leadership teams of the Washington Association of Black Journalists and National Association of Black Journalists Sports Task Force. 

Kelsey is a graduate of the Philip H. Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland-College Park and the Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies. Today she also teaches "Intro to Radio and Podcasting." 

Michael Lyle Jr. is a three-plus decade award-winning media professional who has also made significant contributions in journalism from coast-to-coast, serving as a news anchor and reporter for various media outlets, including KUNC 91.5 FM in Greeley, Colorado, New England Public Media in Springfield, Massachusetts, WSHU Public Radio in Fairfield, Connecticut and WTIC-AM 1080 in Hartford, Connecticut. 

Lyle’s background includes experience as a studio host and producer for sports coverage, particularly in college basketball, football and ice hockey . Additionally, he has been involved in community events and guest speaking discussions, showcasing his versatility in both entertainment and media. 

Michael also holds multiple degrees in Journalism (BA, Howard University 2003 and MS, Quinnipiac University 2008) and is a longstanding member of the National Association of Black Journalists. 

He’s also served as an Adjunct Professor at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut.

Michael is currently residing in Greeley and will now be covering much of the Denver professional and collegiate sports teams for “Listen In With KNN.”