Yahoo, not ESPN, is the top destination for online sports coverage – at least when it comes to total audience. Yahoo attracted nearly 55 million unique visitors in January, more than 16 million more than runners-up FoxSports and ESPN, reports SportsBusiness Journal. Yahoo trails ESPN, though, when it comes to time spent on a website, earning a 32.1 percent share compared to Yahoo’s 19.9 percent. While jobs at print publications have declined, companies bid for the top talent online. And here’s why – that’s where readers (and advertisers) are headed. So, as I’ve noted, build both your reporting and online skills to better position yourself for the ever-evolving world of sports media.
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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