Washington (CNN) — Veteran sports anchor George Michael died early Thursday after a two-year battle with cancer, according to his former TV station. Michael, 70, was known nationally for “The George Michael Sports Machine,” a syndicated TV show that ran nationwide for 27 years. He was a sports anchor on WRC-TV — NBC’s channel 4 in Washington, D.C. — for more than 25 years. “Michael was a prominent fixture, providing the most accurate and spirited sports news and highlights,” Washington Mayor Adrian Fenty said. “He truly captured the hearts and minds of sports fans in the District and around the … Continue reading Sportscaster George Michael dead at 70