The offseason loss of Head Coach Chip Kelly doesn’t seem to be a factor in the media’s outlook of the Oregon Duck’s season. In a recent poll, the media chose the Ducks as Pac-12 Title favorites, even over the defending champions, the Stanford Cardinal. The Ducks just barely edged out the Cardinal in a recent media…
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Tennessee Titans Rookie Jonathan Willard Saves the Day
Jonathan Willard Was at the right place at the right time. And he chose to be a hero. Earlier this week on his way to training camp, Tennessee Titans rookie Jonathan Willard saw a family in distress on the road ahead of him and found himself saving their lives. The car went up in flames…
Sports Cliché Week: To Use or Avoid Clichés?
Well… it’s Sports Cliché Week! So we here at Sports Networker decided to give you our take on using clichés in your writing. Should you use them or lose them? Here’s what we say! Sports Cliché Week: For a long time sports journalism explained the outcome of professional sports contests like this: “Sometimes teams win…
The Aaron Hernandez Murder Case
On Wednesday, former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 27-year old Odin Lloyd, a semi-pro football player. Hernandez was also charged with one count of carrying a firearm without a license, two counts of possession of a large capacity firearm and two counts of posession…
How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports with Alicia Jessop, Forbes/Huffington Post – Sports Business Reporter
One of the many benefit of being a Sports Executives Association member is the access we provide our members to top sports business professionals are willing to share their stories, experiences and advice with aspiring sports business professionals and help them find a job in sports. Yesterday, we were joined by Alicia Jessop, Sports Business…
MLB Biogenesis Case Could Soon Bring Suspensions
The probe into the Biogenesis wellness clinic that allegedly supplied Major League Baseball (MLB) players such as Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Braun, Nelson Cruz and a hand full of others with performance enhancing drugs (PED) could potentially bring suspensions sooner rather than later, according to a report. The investigation into the Miami clinic has been onging since…
Pros and Cons of Constant Sports Media Coverage
Has all of Twitter gone Crazy?!?! It’s everywhere. And it’s in your face all of the time: Sports Media Coverage. I actually recall days just ten years ago when SportsCenter would air a live episode at 7am and then air the same one over and over again all morning long until another new one at say…
Sports Radio a Sports Media Option of the Past
Sports radio usage is declining amongst fans according to a recent sports media study conducted by the Sporting News. The study – which involved online surveys – shows sports radio content has declined and it currently trails other sports media options such as social networking and smartphone usage. Social networking, media and smartphone usage provide…
Sports Illustrated Expands Sports Media Presence with SI Now
Sports Illustrated, one of the most recognizable brand names in sports is ready to expand its sports media presence. The company, which is part of Time Inc., is adding to its roster of original video with a 30-minute live-streaming talk show every weekday beginning next Monday. The show will air daily at 1 p.m. EST…
NFL Play 60 is a Key Player for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
President Barack Obama and the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition have dubbed the month of May National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative has sponsored dozens of events and partnered with schools, corporations, community and faith-based organizations alike to encourage children and families to get active and…
Tips on How to Cover a Sporting Event Through Twitter
Whether you love it or hate it, Twitter has changed the field of sports journalism. Just last decade, the only way to follow along with a sporting event was to either attend it yourself or by tuning in on television. Now, any fan can log onto Twitter during the game and, simply by following the…
How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports with Erin Sharoni, Jim Rome On SHOWTIME – Co-Host
One of the many benefits of being a Sports Executives Association member is the access we provide our members to top sports business professionals are willing to share their story, experiences and advice with aspiring sports business professionals. Yesterday, we were joined by Erin Sharoni, Co-host of Jim Rome on SHOWTIME. Who Is Erin Sharoni?…