Earnest named F+W Publications sports group editor

Brian Earnest has been named editorial director for the sports collectibles group at F+W Publications. Earnest takes over for Rocky Landsverk, who has transferred to F+W's log home division where he will work on consumer and trade reporting.

Earnest, who also serves as editorial director for F+W's titles in comics, games, toys and music collectibles, has been with F+W since 2000.

"We're excited to bring Brian's hobby knowledge, management skills and newspaper background to our sports titles," said Jeff Pozorski, publisher of the sports and pop culture titles for F+W. "We also appreciate the many contributions Rocky made during his 12 years in our division and we're glad he'll continue to be an asset for our company."