Sports Journalism: The State of Play [Paperback]

Based on interviews with leading sports journalists and grounded in the authors experience and expertise in both the sports journalism industry and sports media research, Sports Journalism gives in-depth insight into the editorial and ethical challenges facing sports journalists in a fast-changing media environment.

The book considers how sports journalisms past has shaped its present and explores the future trends and trajectories that the industry could take. The far-reaching consequences of the digital revolution and social media on sports journalists work are analysed, with prominent sports writers, broadcasters and academics giving their insights. While predominantly focused on the UK sports media industry, the book also provides a global perspective, and includes case studies, research and interviews from around the world. Issues of diversity  or a lack of it  in the industry are put into sharp focus.

Sports Journalism gives both practising sports journalists and aspiring sports journalists vital contextualising information to make them more thoughtful and reflective practitioners.

Part I: Key Debates in Sports Journalism

Chapter 1  The Changing Role of the Sports Journalist

Chapter 2  The History of Sports Journalism: Continuity and Discontinuity

Chapter 3  Sports Journalism, Nationalism and Politics

Chapter 4  Defining Sports News

Chapter 5  Ethics, Regulation and Law for the Sports Journalist

Chapter 6  Sports Media Relations and Complicit Sports Journalism

Part II: Diversity

Chapter 7  Racism, Representation and Sports Journalism

Chapter 8  Coverage of Womens Spl¸