Tom Leyden Promoted to Sports Director at WXYZ

Tom Leyden has been promoted to sports director at WXYZ, the ABC-affiliate in Detroit.

Leyden replaces Don Shane, who retired in March after 23 years at the station. He has been a sports anchor at WXYZ since 2004. In his new role, Leyden plans to expand the delivery of sports content on web and mobile platforms.

“We need to continue to stay current and relevant,” Leyden said in a statement. “That means finding new ways to deliver sports information to our viewers when and where they want it. We want to be part of their lives.”