Back in November, FTVLive FIRST told you that longtime WDAF (Kansas City) Sports Director Al Wallace and longtime Sports Reporter Jason Lamb accepting buyouts at the Tribune station.

This meant the station was losing their entire sports department by the end of the year.

It appears that Tribune is turning to the news guy to fill that big hole. The station announced that Morning Anchor/Reporter Rob Collins will transition over to sports.

“I’m humbled by the opportunity to become a part of the great sports tradition at FOX4 and look forward to informing and entertaining sports fans all across the metro” Collins said.

“Rob is one of the most positive and energetic people you’ll ever meet. FOX4’s viewers have watched him anchor weekends and cover Kansas City’s biggest stories for the past six years...now he’ll combine these skills with his love and passion for covering sports. It’s a perfect fit,” said Tracy Brogden-Miller, General Manager.

Here is the cheesy announcement they made on air: