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A Fresh Start After a Storm in Sports Media

April 15, 2026

When photos of a sports reporter and an NFL coach surfaced, the public’s eye turned sharp. The images showed them together in a hotel resort, leading to questions about their relationship and the reporter’s professional boundaries. The buzz grew quickly, pushing the journalist to resign from her rol

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From Sportswriter to Pitcher: A Rookie’s Journey to the Big Leagues

April 10, 2026

Duncan Davitt’s story isn’t about starting at the bottom—it’s about switching careers mid-game. A week ago, he was covering high school volleyball games for his family’s small-town newspaper in Indianola, Iowa. Today, he’s warming up in a Chicago White Sox uniform, preparing for his Major League Bas

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Athens Paper Scores Big in Sports Writing Contest

March 3, 2026

The Athens Banner‑Herald has been recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors for its excellence in sports journalism during 2025. The paper belongs to Division D, the fourth level of the competition that sorts entries by overall print and digital readership. Among its standout contributors i

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The Local Sports Beat: Why Small Papers Still Matter

February 6, 2026

Small newspapers keep the pulse of their communities alive by covering local athletes before they become national stars. A few years ago, a young player from Virginia Beach talked about a childhood race he lost to his mom and vowed never to compete again, yet the next year he led a high‑school footb

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A Legend Steps Down: Neil Best Ends His 50-Year Journalism Journey

December 29, 2025

Neil Best, a well-known name in sports journalism, has decided to retire after an impressive 50-year career. His last day at Newsday, where he has worked since the early 1970s, will be this Wednesday. Best shared his decision on social media, saying he is stepping away from daily journalism and his

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Duncan Davitt: Pitcher by Day, Reporter by Night

December 17, 2025

Duncan Davitt has a unique double life. By day, he's a minor league baseball player. By night, he's a sports reporter. This 26-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Chicago White Sox also covers high school sports for his parents' newspaper, the Indianola Independent Advocate. Davitt's journey star

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The Unsung Hero of Detroit Sports Journalism

November 23, 2025

Ken Kraemer, a name not often seen in print, was a backbone of the Detroit Free Press sports section for over 40 years. Born in 1936, he spent his entire career in Detroit, starting as a copy boy and eventually becoming a key figure in the sports department. Kraemer's work was crucial in ensuring th

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Fans Cross the Line During Live Sports Broadcast

October 21, 2025

During a recent college football game, a group of fans decided to have a little too much fun. Olivia Cleary, a sports reporter from Oregon, was in the middle of her live report when things took a turn. The game was between Oregon State University and Lafayette University, and the fans seemed more in

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From Paperboy to Newsroom: A Journey Through Time

September 13, 2025

In the early 1960s, a young person started their first job in the newspaper world. This was not just any job; it was delivering the Minneapolis Tribune in Watertown, South Dakota. The role involved taking the newspaper to various local businesses and apartments. The Tribune was a significant newspap

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Basketball Buzz: Cracking the Sports Edition Puzzle

June 22, 2025

The Sports Edition puzzle has made a splash. It's all about basketball, and it's not your typical word game. Instead of full words, players get letters and numbers. It's a twist that's caught many off guard, especially with Game 7 of the NBA playoffs in full swing. This puzzle isn't new. It started