Sports journalism has sometimes been called the ‘toy department,’ since it was known for less serious reporting. But the sports page has an opportunity to take on a real watchdog role.
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George Plimpton, then a 36-year-old literary editor, endured the brutal realities of a professional football quarterback despite barely ever playing the sport.
On August 6, the Australian Diamonds won the Netball World Cup for the 12th time – but it received a fraction of the coverage the Matildas are getting.
In the lead-in to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, it is revealing to look back on the media coverage of women’s international soccer.
The Toronto Star’s decision to rename its Lou Marsh trophy reminds us of the ways sports journalism has amplified damaging and racist tropes.
There is no understating the impact Williams has had on the game itself. But her role in helping sports journalists reimagine the scope of their work is a key part of her enduring legacy.
A trailblazing group of women sports reporters were early advocates for women’s sport in the 1930s, particularly during the first Ashes test series against England.
Through social media, young athletes are dismantling the idea of the superhuman athlete.
Athletes no longer need the press to communicate with fans. They can do that directly through social channels – and unless sports reporters do a better job asking questions, they may become obsolete.
The pandemic has meant a lot of content is being provided by clubs and teams – but the media must act as a collective to make sure impartial, balanced reporting is still upheld.
The Lou Marsh Trophy was named after the famous sports journalist and editor. But Marsh’s sports coverage of racialized athletes was problematic — should this prompt a renaming of the award?
Extreme pace bowling has been thrilling crowds but scaring batters since the Bodyline tour of the 1930s.
About 47 million adults in the US are expected to gamble on March Madness this year. A growing share of the bets will actually be legal.
No ordinary sports writer: Hugh McIlvanney was one of the greats of 20th century journalism.
The new wave of athlete-to-fan digital products will be faced with a few challenges if they are to be successful.
Finding a balance between providing information on public figures like James Hird and minimising harm often is a delicate pickle for journalists.
Two AFL club presidents have created a furore with their ‘banter’ about the drowning of a female journalist. Here’s how it happened, and why it’s unacceptable.
Two ESPN NFL reporters ordered in on New Year’s Eve. They just didn’t tell anyone they’d been paid to do so.
Despite the website’s hype, Grantland was never anything more than window dressing for ESPN’s brand.
With teams providing less and less access to journalists, Simmons always prioritized the interests of the common fan.
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Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Media Sport, University of Stirling
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Professor, School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, School of Media, Film and Journalism, Monash University
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Professor of HIstory, Lafayette College
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Associate Professor of Sports Media; Director of the National Sports Journalism Center, Indiana University
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Senior Lecturer in Sports Journalism, La Trobe University
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Senior Lecturer in Sport and Fitness, The Open University
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Senior Lecturer, La Trobe University
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Professor, Deakin University
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Principal Lecturer in Journalism, University of Brighton
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Dean Laureate and Professor of History, Victoria University
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Associate Professor of Communications, Penn State
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Assistant Professor of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Iowa
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Honorary Senior Research Fellow, The University of Queensland