Mark Berman
Mark Berman has worked at FOX 26 for 32 years, three decades of those as Sports Director. Mark has had a reputation for years for constantly scooping the competition. Year after year, Mark consistently has been the guy to get the hottest sports stories in town.
He was born in Houston and grew up in Hempstead. He graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. Before coming to KRIV, he worked as a weekend anchor/reporter at KOSA-TV and then as a sports director for KIKK radio. He became the weekend sports anchor/reporter at KRIV in 1986 and in 1988 became the Sports Director, the position he has held since that time. Mark is married and has two children and one grandson. His daughter, Jessica Berman, is a news producer at FOX 26 Houston.
The latest from Mark Berman
'A different level of happiness,' Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens talk engagement with FOX 26 Sports
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens spoke one-on-one with FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman on their recent engagement.
Houston Texans introduce Lovie Smith as head coach
The Houston Texans have hired defensive coordinator Lovie Smith as their next head coach.
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee sets dates to take Deshaun Watson's deposition
Buzbee, who represents 22 women who have filed lawsuits against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson alleging sexual misconduct and/or sexual assault, told FOX 26 Sports he has established dates to take Watson’s deposition.
Houston Texans fire head coach David Culley after one season
The Houston Texans fired David Culley after just one season as head coach.
Legendary Prairie View A&M Track and Field Coach Barbara Jacket passes away
As FOX 26 Sports reported late Thursday night on Twitter legendary Prairie View A&M Track and Field Coach Barbara Jacket, who was with the school from 1966 to 1991, passed away Thursday at the age of 87.
Texas A&M dropping out of Gator Bowl due to COVID-19, season-ending injuries
“It is unfortunate, but we just don’t have enough scholarship players available to field a team," Aggie Coach Jimbo Fisher said.
Justin Verlander to return to the Houston Astros for 2022 season: MLB source
Justin Verlander will be returning to the Houston Astros for the 2022 MLB season, according to an MLB source.
Astros offer Correa 5-year contract at $160 million
Astros offer Carlos Correa 5 year $160 million contract
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee furious with the NFL regarding Deshaun Watson investigation
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents 22 women who filed civil lawsuits against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson alleging sexual assault and/or sexual misconduct, responded to multiple reports the NFL has not been given access to speak to many of the plaintiffs in the civil cases or to third parties who may have relevant information.
Charges dismissed against former Baylor Bears linebacker
Houston criminal defense attorney Paul Darrow told FOX 26 Sports that sexual assault charges against his client, former Baylor Bears Linebacker Shamycheal Chatman, were dismissed on Friday by the McLennan County District Attorney in Waco.