Toronto born Mark Ibanez has been with the KTVU Sports Department for 26 years making him the longest running sports reporter/anchor in the Bay Area. Mark's love of sports, in-depth analysis and creative style made him the obvious choice in 1979 for sportscaster of KTVU's. The Ten 0'Clock News. In 1987, he was named Sports Director. When the NFL moved to Fox, he became the anchor of the highly-rated pre-game 49er Playbook and The Point After post-game show. He has received three Emmy awards and eight nominations. His sports commentary book, Mark's Remarks, has been a best-seller with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. In recognition of his efforts, the Society named him Ambassador of the Year. In 1995 he served as the Northern California spokesperson for the Boys and Girls Club and continues to serve as emcee at some of its annual fund raisers. Mark is on the board of the Biletnikoff Foundation, which raises funds to help battered women.