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A different look at Coach K, from his childhood friends in Chicago

Lesley sits down for a traditional Polish lunch with legendary Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s lifelong friends, and they talk about his early years.

Lesley’s keynote speech at UNC-Ashville’s Our Turn To Play enjoys a record turnout

Visser’s career path made her a perfect choice to speak Wednesday at the Our Turn to Play Luncheon at UNC Asheville’s Kimmel Arena. The annual luncheon helps raise money for the school’s women’s student-athlete programs. “Her story is so interesting and impressive. We always want speakers to inspire our female student-athletes, and we just felt …

Visser Reflects On Receiving 2018 Al Neuharth Award

Visser reflects on receiving, the Al Neuharth Award for Lifetime Excellence in the Media, first given to Walter Cronkite in 1989. She spoke at the University of South Dakota, Neuharth’s alma mater, about the award and her career.

Lesley Visser Becomes the First Woman to Host the Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame Ceremony

The 12th-annual Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame induction ceremony expanded to 105 members at the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel. Observing another first for CBS Sports’ Lesley Visser, the 2018 ceremony also marks the first time a woman and a member of the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame hosted the ceremony. See who was inducted, …

Lesley Honored at Charity Golf Classic

The 21st Annual Ann Liguori Foundation Charity Golf Classic, taking place on Thursday, June 20, at Westhampton Country Club in Westhampton, NY, is proud to announce that the Sports Legend Honoree this year will be sports broadcaster, Lesley Visser.