Who controls sports information? How important is social media to sports journalism? Where do people get their sports news? How important is storytelling? We addressed these subjects on WEIU-FM’s 30-minute show ‘Issues & Attitudes’ that was also simulcast on TV. Click here to watch. Enjoy.
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Resources for sports media courses
Here are a few resources for anybody teaching, or taking, courses that focus on sports and the media. I have not yet found the definitive text for this course, but there are many terrific books and articles that focus on specific areas in this field, such as Field of Schemes (which also has a website [...]
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Check out blog for sports media class
I just completed a class blog that will be used for Sports and the Media, an upper-level class here at Eastern Illinois University. On the blog, I have included about eight to 10 Power Point presentations that students can review before, or after, these respective lectures.
In addition, I included links to assigned articles, although our [...]
How best to turn yourself from sports fan to professional sports journalist? Quickly moving beyond general guidance about sports writing, Joe Gisondi focuses on the nitty-gritty, with hands-on, practical advice on covering 20 specific sports. From auto racing to wrestling, you’ll find tips on the seemingly straightforward—where to stand on the sideline and how to identify a key player—along with the more specialized—figuring out shot selection in lacrosse and understanding a coxswain’s call for a harder stroke in rowing. Preparing you for just about any game, match, meet, race, regatta or tournament you’re likely to cover, Field Guide to Covering Sports is the ideal go-to resource to have on hand as you master the beat. You can 
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