Immerse yourself in sports media during the 3-day Mega journalism workshop in Minneapolis in mid-July. This hands-on workshop, which includes coverage of pro events, works for both beginners & more experienced college students. Registration is live on the link below. #sports #journalism #education

Columns are often at their best when they combine analysis, reporting and observations with a clear voice. Essentially, columns are reported stories with an opinion. There are other elements, for sure, but not all combine everything as well as this one by @brodymiller.bsky.social #sportswriting

Another amazing golf story from AP’s Doug Ferguson that includes evocative descriptions, lively language and a strong storyline. Follow him if you’re an aspiring sports journalist, journalism teacher or fan of golf. #sportsmedia #2025Masters

NFL plans to bring "more excitement back" to kickoff with changes for 2025. www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...

🎙️ Podcast: In the inaugural episode of Illinois Policy Unpacked, we sit down with Jonathan Coppess, an associate professor of agricultural policy at Illinois, to discuss the potential impact of recently proposed tariffs on Illinois farmers. Full podcast ➡️ bit.ly/4iLo45S

Sports media is becoming more toxic than cable news. Nobody should be surprised by McAfee, Barstool or others acting in this manner. www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...

Disappointed in USA Today for diminishing the import of this story. This is about a national security problem, not about you and me.

Join us today as we discuss ways to elevate your sports coverage at any level across all media platforms. We'll address approaches to diligently and creatively cover athletics on your campus or community. @johndicarlo.bsky.social #ChrisBabb #sportsjournalism #collegemedia

The Athletic has heard thru multiple sources Carson Beck is set to receive from UM channels a little over $3 million, roughly double the $1.6 million Heisman Trophy finalist Cam Ward earned through Miami’s collective. Reporting with @mannynavarro.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...

Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel has died at the age of 78, CBS Sports announced. Gumbel worked at CBS Sports as a play-by-play announcer and studio host for their college basketball and NFL broadcasts.

Kiké Hernández, the free-agent utility player who was a Dodgers postseason hero, says he was fined and nearly suspended after dropping an F-bomb during a Fox postgame interview.

Here's a smart, funny short video on the SEC battling for berths in first College Football Playoffs. youtu.be/l6Nq8gs8hSw?...

Column by Thomas Boswell | Don’t despair over Juan Soto’s megadeal: The Mets and their big-spending owner will get what they deserve.

Remember that fans are (ahem) passionate about their teams, so report thoroughly and consider all angles before publishing stories, columns. I may or may not at least partially agree with this fan. Although not much in regards to "may not." #Yankees #NIckTurturro www.instagram.com/p/DDXG77_PH1...

I joined NPR's All Things Considered to discuss the 12-team College Football Playoff field. You can listen here (or read the transcript): https://www.npr.org/2024/12/08/nx-s1-5220400/ncaa-reveals-college-football-playoff-roster

This is the most important chart published in America this week. (By @dylanlscott.bsky.social)

So let me get this straight. If you apply for a job at a grocery store, you have to undergo a background check. But, if you apply to be Director of National Intelligence, you don't? Got it.

Sure, inserting "Lady" in front of team nicknames is antiquated, sexist and, sometimes, demeaning. But they are also dumb. Right, *Lady* Rams?

To vastly improve sports features, do the following: 1. Use a strong narrative voice w/fewer direct quotes. 2. Interview for information, not for quotes. 3. Ask more folo-up questions (to show, for example, how hard one trains.) 4. Focus on conflicts, challenges faced by protagonist. #sportswriting

Have been looking for details about today's NCAA XC results, but posts on the official website mostly did not usually include the location of the race of the D-I race – which was Madison, Wisconsin. Include time and place in all stories about live sports events. #sportswriting

Detroit Tigers’ Tarik Skubal and Atlanta Braves’ Chris Sale were voted the best pitchers in the majors for the first time by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Wednesday.

We're looking for a new journalism teacher here at EIU, preferably someone with sport media experience. The details can be found below. But feel free to message me if you need more insights or details. apply.interfolio.com/158833

Pickleball will become a HS and college sport, replacing or complementing tennis sooner than you think. The game is far more accessible, thus its wild growth – over 220% over the past 4 years. Students can jump right into #pickleball w/o years of lessons, playing OK from Day 1.

Writing recaps of games is as antiquated as using a typewriter, publishing a paper edition, or expecting a pitcher to go nine innings. Instead, tell stories about past games, preferably turning them into features. But don't waste time summarizing past games that nobody will read. Be more creative.

Students in my sports media classes constantly rely on numerals when referencing items to be counted. Thus, they write 4 hits, 3 TDs, 9 first downs, etc., when it should be four, three and nine. Surely, an impact of texting. And certainly worth giving exercises that repeatedly remind them otherwise.

If you are a high school or college media adviser, journalism professor or sports journalist across any media, would especially love to keep a conversation going on this new platform about approaches to teaching, advising, reporting, and more.

When reporting on a profile story, ask sources to share stories about the protagonist of the piece. Interview for information, not merely for quotes – which, typically, are used sparingly in features. Have a voice. You tell the story based upon what you have learned. 1/

Every story essentially revolves around the central premise: somebody wants something but somebody or something is in the way. Focus on this early, and often, in any sports piece – including game stories. Don't summarize a game or a person's life; instead, tell a story. #sportswriting #storytelling

Focus on the main conflict in profiles (and, really, any story) right away. The shorter the story, the faster to intro the conflict. Since profiles tend to be shorter, that conflict needs to be palpable almost at the beginning of a feature. Here's 1 of my faves. www.texasmonthly.com/articles/she...

If you want to pursue a career in sports media, you need to immerse yourself in sports media. That means reading, watching and listening to content on The Athletic, which should be near the top of any To Do list. For 25 cents a week, this is a steal. #sportsmedia #sportswriting #journalism

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BlueSky is definitely untamed landscape. Not finding major sports leagues here, although NFL does offer final scores. Unlike Google+, I have much higher expectations for this platform once it catches up to a demand that never existed for Google+.

Just moved from Twitter, hoping this platform remains less toxic and more informative. 🤞