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Rita DeMichiel

Sports Editor

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Rita DeMichiel began as a contributing writer for Sportscasting in 2018. She has her associate's degree in film and television production, with extensive coursework in journalism, from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Rita and her husband are huge sports fans, which for her was somewhat inevitable given the fact that she grew up near Philadelphia. She enjoys keeping up with trending athletes, which are the fodder for her family dinner conversations.

Articles by Rita DeMichiel (22)

Former NBA superstar Michael Jordan smokes a cigar while watching golf in 2004
NBA
Michael Jordan’s Favorite Cigars Cost Almost $500 for a Box

Michael Jordan has become accustomed to the finer things. One of those luxuries is cigars, and he only smokes the best.

Rita DeMichiel  •  28 Feb 2021
Captains of the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals meet at midfield for the coin toss
NFL
Why Do NFL Teams Defer After Winning the Coin Toss?

The coin toss winner can kick or receive. Before 2008, NFL teams chose to receive 99% of the time. A decade later and things have changed.

Rita DeMichiel  •  15 Dec 2019