In Britain, sports writing has traditionally attracted some of the finest journalists. The Sunday Times, for example, used 1924 Olympic 100 meters champion Harold Abrahams and the London Evening News employed former England cricket captain Sir Leonard Hutton.
Sports journalism started to appear in newspapers in the early 1800s and became increasingly popular with a growing social elite audience. It also attracted investigative journalists such as Duncan Mackay and Steven Downes who wrote about scandals in sport including doping and fixed races.
1. Social media
Social media has become a huge part of sports culture and the way fans interact with teams and players. From live tweeting games to creating snarky memes, fans are constantly on their phones during games to get the latest information on stats and highlights.
Almost every team has social media accounts to share content with fans, boost engagement and increase partner revenue opportunities. Sharing photos and video clips that highlight memorable moments from past games is an effective way to raise interest in current events.
Athletes and their teams also use social media to spread awareness about community initiatives and charitable projects they support. However, it is important that athletes and teams carefully select how they promote these messages to avoid controversial comments or negative publicity. Inappropriate social media posts can cost an athlete or team their reputation and lead to a loss of sponsorships or even a ban from the game. Athletes should always check with their PR department before posting anything publicly on social media.
2. Newspapers
Newspapers are a periodical publication containing written information on current events and news, printed on paper and typed in black ink with white or gray backgrounds. They are typically divided into sections focusing on different topics such as politics, business, sports, world news, and opinion columns.
While most newspapers focus on national and international issues as they aim to reach a wider target audience, they will often include sports news in their pages too. However, these will normally be tucked away at the back as it is more of a recreational pastime than a matter that directly affects peoples
In the early 1800s, as the popularity of sport grew among middle and lower class people, sports journalism began to evolve. This lead to a rise in newspapers with dedicated sports sections and led to the formation of sports-only media outlets such as ESPN and Sports Illustrated. The rise of the Internet has also helped to transform the sports journalism space. This is partly due to passionate fan bases who can now follow their teams via the web and beyond a newspaper
4. Radio
Since its earliest days, radio has astonished and delighted listeners with its ability to broadcast music and news in any location where signals can be received. Based on the human voice, radio can soothe listeners with soothing dialogue and background music, or jar them back to reality with polemics and breaking news. Radio can also employ a boundless plethora of sound effects to entertain and enthralle.
When a breaking news story occurs, a national network or local station will interrupt its programming with the event. The broadcast will usually include a live shot of the anchor, as well as images and video footage to convey the urgency of the situation. A special breaking news theme is often played during the interruption, and lower thirds and other graphics may be altered to add to the sense of immediacy.
However, in order to be truly a catalyst for integration and social participation, sports radio must go beyond its traditional form of male-dominated elite sport coverage, and ensure that diverse voices are represented and heard. As the most widely consumed media globally, radio has the unique power to shape a society’s experience of diversity and stand as a platform for democratic discourse.
5. Websites
The sports world has never been more popular than it is now, and that means there are billions of sports fans out there who are hungry for the latest news. Thankfully, there are plenty of excellent online resources to get breaking news on your favorite sports.
One of the best is Sports Illustrated, which has been around since 1954 and has won many awards over the years for its outstanding journalism. Its website has a lot of the same features that you would find in its print edition, including current scores and analysis.
Another good source of breaking news on sports is Yahoo! Sports, which is known for its up-to-the-minute scores and also has a section dedicated to fantasy sports. They have some great analysis pieces, too, and they aren’t afraid to put their own intense opinions out there.
ESPN is a great source of breaking news on sports as well, and they offer a service called WatchESPN that lets you watch live events right on your computer. They have great graphics and quality commentary from former athletes and journalists.