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Sid Rosenberg

Sid Rosenberg is an American radio personality currently hosting "Sid and Friends in the Morning" and "Sid Sports Sunday" on 77 WABC in New York City. He is known for his sports commentary and involvement in the New York sports scene.

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April 19, 1967: Sid Rosenberg Born

On April 19, 1967, Sidney Ferris Rosenberg, now known as an American radio personality, was born.

1984: Attended University of Miami

In 1984, Sid Rosenberg attended the University of Miami but dropped out.

1985: Attended Brooklyn College

In 1985, Sid Rosenberg attended Brooklyn College but dropped out.

1990: Obtained Associate Degree

In 1990, Sid Rosenberg obtained an associate degree from Kingsborough Community College.

1992: Married Danielle

In 1992, Sid Rosenberg married Danielle. He also obtained a B.A. in Business from Baruch College in 1992.

2000: Returns to New York City to Co-Host

In 2000, Sid Rosenberg returned to New York City to co-host WNEW-FM's morning show, the Sports Guys.

September 12, 2005: Resignation Accepted by WFAN

On September 12, 2005, WFAN executives accepted Sid Rosenberg's resignation after he missed hosting the New York Giants' pre-game show due to an appearance for FHM in Atlantic City.

November 2005: Joins WAXY 790-The Ticket

In November 2005, Sid Rosenberg began working at Miami-based WAXY 790-The Ticket.

2005: Holds broadcasting positions until 2005

Until 2005, Sid Rosenberg held broadcasting positions, including co-hosting the midday show on WFAN and pre-game shows for New York Giants home games.

2006: O.J. McDuffie Resigns from WAXY

In the summer of 2006, O.J. McDuffie resigned from his position at WAXY "790 The Ticket" in Miami, where he co-hosted a morning show with Sid Rosenberg.

April 4, 2007: Substitute Sportscaster

On April 4, 2007, Sid Rosenberg worked as a substitute sportscaster and reported on Rutgers University's loss to the University of Tennessee, leading to controversial comments by Imus and other cast members that resulted in the cancelation of the program one week later.

March 2009: Parts Ways with WAXY

In March 2009, Sid Rosenberg and WAXY 790-The Ticket parted ways.

September 2009: Joins WQAM

In September 2009, Sid Rosenberg joined South Florida radio station WQAM.

February 6, 2010: Returns to WFAN for Super Bowl Preview

On February 6, 2010, Sid Rosenberg returned to WFAN to host a special Super Bowl preview show from Miami.

March 27, 2010: Hosts Show in Port St. Lucie

On March 27, 2010, Sid Rosenberg again returned to WFAN hosting a show in Port St. Lucie before the New York Mets faced the Washington Nationals.

July 2010: Fill-In Work at WFAN

In July 2010, Sid Rosenberg completed two weeks of fill-in work with Kimberly Jones, Marc Malusis, and Anita Marks on WFAN.

2011: Joins 1010 WINS

In 2011, Sid Rosenberg became the weekday morning sports anchor for WFAN's sister station, 1010 WINS.

April 2012: Fired From WQAM

In April 2012, Sid Rosenberg was fired from WQAM following a DUI arrest and was replaced by Dan Sileo.

August 13, 2012: Returns to Airwaves at WMEN 640AM

On August 13, 2012, Sid Rosenberg returned to the airwaves at WMEN 640AM.

2012: Craig Carton Welcomes Back Rosenberg

In 2012, Craig Carton welcomed Sid Rosenberg back, after CBS neglected to invite him to WFAN's 25th Anniversary celebration.

2012: Leaves WINS

Sid Rosenberg left 1010 WINS in 2012.

December 2015: Released by WMEN

In December 2015, Sid Rosenberg was released by WMEN in what he described as a cost-cutting move.

2015: Filling in for Geraldo Rivera

In 2015, it was reported that Sid Rosenberg would be filling in for Geraldo Rivera in August on 77 WABC.

January 27, 2016: Returns to New York Radio

On January 27, 2016, Sid Rosenberg officially returned to New York radio as co-host of The Bernie and Sid Show on 77 WABC with Bernard McGuirk.

November 4, 2016: Replacing Warner Wolf

On November 4, 2016, it was announced that Sid Rosenberg was replacing Warner Wolf as the Imus in the Morning sports contributor.

March 8, 2018: Signed Contracts to Replace Don Imus

On March 8, 2018, Sid Rosenberg and Bernard McGuirk signed contracts to replace the retiring Don Imus of the Imus in the Morning show.

December 2, 2022: Bernie and Sid in the Morning Renamed

On December 2, 2022, following Bernard McGuirk's death, Bernie and Sid in the Morning became known as Sid and Friends in the Morning.

February 2024: First Trip to Israel

In February 2024, Sid Rosenberg, who is Jewish, made his first trip to Israel in response to the October 7 attacks.

October 27, 2024: Speaks at Donald Trump Rally

On October 27, 2024, Sid Rosenberg spoke at Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden, criticizing Hillary Clinton and Democrats.