Fox Sports Net (FSN) For much of the late 1990s until the summer of 2007, Wright worked for
Fox Sports Net, serving chiefly as an anchor of both the
National Sports Report and
FSN Final Score, both attempts at competing with ESPN's
SportsCenter. He also hosted and anchored for
Fox Sports West, including their regional
NSR companion, the
Southern California Sports Report. During his stint at FSN, he was most notable for his staunch support and adulation of
Kobe Bryant of the
L.A. Lakers.
CNN Wright is a former anchor at both
CNN Headline News and
CNN/Sports Illustrated, which put together reflects the longest tenure of his career. He also co-hosted
Fox Sports Radio's
Morning Extravaganza. Wright provided the announcer's voice for
Crystal Dynamics'
Sega Saturn baseball
video game 3D Baseball and
3DO basketball game ''
Slam 'n Jam 95''.
World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and other appearances Wright also provided the voice overs for
World Championship Wrestling in the 90's during segments promoting upcoming live events. On February 22, 2007 Wright participated on a special broadcasters' edition of
Pros vs. Joes on
Spike TV with
Derrin Horton and Sal Masakela. The "pros" they faced were former
NBA center Rik Smits,
tennis pro
Robby Ginepri, former
MLB relief pitcher Rob Dibble and former
NFL wide receiver Andre Rison. Wright has had a few appearances on ''
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide'' playing himself alongside
Willie Gault as sports broadcasters and most recently was featured in the
series finale. In January 2008, Wright became the voice of the new
American Gladiators on
NBC, which was hosted by
Hulk Hogan and
Laila Ali. From 2012 until mid-2013, Wright provided the play by play commentary for the Lingerie Football League, until being replaced by league associates Jim Stews and Mitchell Mortaza. ==References==