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Tony Ortiz

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Tony Ortiz started at WXYT in 1986 working as an intern from Specs Howard School of Broadcasting. After landing a position with the station, the Detroit native and Cooley High graduate, worked as a producer for Spartan basketball and football. Ortiz moved to WWJ Newsradio 950 in 1991 and went on to produce Detroit Lions football. Three years later Ortiz left Detroit to pursue work in Houston at KTRH. As a reporter and talk show host Ortiz covered everything from college football to gymnastics, including 2 NBA championship runs with the Houston Rockets. In 1999 Ortiz left KTRH to join Houston’s all sports station KILT.
Ortiz returned home to Detroit in 2001 and re-joined WWJ/WXYT. He is currently the morning drive sports anchor for WWJ Newsradio 950 and the Lions Beat Reporter and Sideline Reporter on 97.1 FM The Ticket.

STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 08: Defensive back Darius Slay #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs intercepts a pass in the end zone in the fourth quarter of a NCAA college football game on September 8, 2012 at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)

Darius Slay Has Knee Surgery

According to various reports, Lions’ second round pick Darius Slay underwent arthroscopic surgery on one of his knees last Friday.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/05/07

PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 24: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the interleague game on June 24, 2012 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Verlander To Start All-Star Game

A published report says Detroit Tigers pitching ace Justin Verlander will be the choice of AL Manager Ron Washington to get the start for the AL in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game in Kansas City.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/07/09

Ubisoft presents Marvel's Avengers Battle for Earth during the Ubisoft's media briefing at the E3 2012 in Los Angeles, California, on June 4, 2012. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the video game industry's biggest event, runs from June 5-7 in Los Angeles. AFP PHOTO /JOE KLAMAR (Photo credit should read JOE KLAMAR/AFP/GettyImages)

5 Best Superhero Movies

Yes, this isn’t the usual football column from me

97.1 The Ticket–2012/06/29

ALLEN PARK, MI - MAY 12: Riley Reiff #71 of the Detroit Lions gets instructions during a rookie mini camp at the Detroit Lions Headquarters and Training Facility on May 12, 2012 in Allen Park, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Five Detroit Lions Storylines For Training Camp

With just over five weeks to go before training camp begins for the Lions in Allen Park, here’s five storylines to watch for in the coming months.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/06/19

GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 01: Nick Fairley #98 of the Detroit Lions rushes against Evan Dietrich-Smith #62 of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 1, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 45-41. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Initial Thoughts On Nick Fairley’s Statement

This is a solid first step for Fairley, to acknowledge that what he did was wrong and to step up and take responsibility for what happened in Alabama over Memorial Day weekend.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/06/08

DETROIT , MI - JANUARY 16: Jim Schwartz, center, head coach of the Detroit Lions poses with General Manager Martin Mayhew, left, and Tom Lewand team president after a press conference to introduce him as the Lions new head coach on January 16, 2009 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Will The Lions Draft The Best Available?

This is a tough time of the year for reporters who cover NFL teams.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/04/20

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 11: Wide receiver Nate Burleson #13 of the Detroit Lions dives toward the endzone during the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium September 11, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

An Interesting Offseason For The Lions

By: Tony Ortiz It should be a very interesting first week of off-season workouts for the Lions, as the players will assemble in Allen Park, beginning on Monday. Among the issues that will be discussed [...]

97.1 The Ticket–2012/04/13

Nick Fairley (L) talks with his teammates(971theticket.com)

What The Lions Can Learn From Their Marijuana Mistake

In fact, the first question that should be asked of Leshoure, Fairley and Culbreath is this: is marijuana worth losing a way of life that so few men are able to enjoy?

97.1 The Ticket–2012/04/04

DETROIT - NOVEMBER 25: Shaun Hill #14 of the Detroit Lions looks for a open reciever while playing the New England Patriots on November 25, 2010 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Tony Ortiz: Detroit Lions Roster Concerns

Here’s a look at some of the Lions roster concerns going into the start of free agency in the NFL.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/03/13

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 30: Running back Knowshon Moreno #27 of the Denver Broncos tries to escape the grasp of linebacker Stephen Tulloch #55 of the Detroit Lions at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Lions defeated the Broncos 45-10. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Tony Ortiz: Lions Free Agents

With the NFL season winding down, it’s time to look at which Lions players will become free agents in the off-season.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/01/18

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