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
Astros' players collaborate to help Houston during COVID-19 pandemic
Through the organization, Athletes and Causes and their Project Frontline, Joe, Allie, Lance, and Kara contributed to the efforts to distribute 300-500 meals to the medical staff at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston Tuesday, with the food provided by the Berg Hospitality Group, which includes B & B Butchers & Restaurant.
Former Rockets Coach Rudy Tomjanovich elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Tomjanovich led the Rockets to NBA titles in 1994 and 1995 and led Team USA to Olympic gold in 2000.
Simone Biles on Olympics postponement, injuries, and helping those affected by COVID-19
Simone Biles, the most-decorated gymnast, man or woman, in the history of the sport, discussed a variety of topics in an interview with FOX 26 Sports.
Former Rockets Coach Rudy Tomjanovich to be inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Former Rockets Coach Rudy Tomjanovich finally gets his long-deserved invitation to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, NBA sources told FOX 26 Sports.
Former UH star expected to go in first round of NFL Draft
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s NFL Draft will take place as scheduled April 23-25, but without players and fans.
Houstonian diagnosed with leukemia as his horse heads to Kentucky Derby
Sofer watched the race from home with his wife, Linden, after getting out of MD Anderson Cancer Center earlier in the day.
Carl Lewis believes Summer Olympics should be postponed, advocates for a two-year delay
Lewis, whose nine Olympic gold medals are the second-most ever in track and field, believes the International Olympic Committee should consider delaying the Summer Games even longer.
Astros' George Springer donates $100K to help Minute Maid Park employees
George Springer is donating $100,000 to help those employees who will lose wages because of any events canceled at Minute Maid Park.
'Take care of our crew': Rockets taking care of workers impacted by event cancellations
The Rockets are working on plans to take care of their employees impacted by the cancellation of events due to COVID-19.
James Harden, mother, and foundation serve Thanksgiving dinner to 250 in need
James Harden helped feed the crowd as he and his mother Monja Willis and his 3 The Harden Way Foundation partner with local churches to host their annual Thanksgiving Dinner for less fortunate families