Research

Sports Media & Journalism

Controversies in sports media coverage and related communication practices

Adam Schefter and “Mr. Editor”

June 7, 2022

How much control over stories should journalists give sources and subjects?...
Adam Schefter and “Mr. Editor”

Entertaining Endorsements in Sports Journalism

December 28, 2018

What conflicts arise when sports journalists also get endorsement deals?...
Entertaining Endorsements in Sports Journalism

Sacking Social Media in College Sports

December 27, 2018

Should college athletes be limited in their use of social media?...
Sacking Social Media in College Sports

Defending Freedom of Tweets?

December 21, 2018

What are the ethical challenges that arise when professional athletes share their views on social media?...
Defending Freedom of Tweets?

The Wild West of Sports Journalism?

December 20, 2018

Do the ethics of sports blogs differ from mainstream journalism, especially when covering sexual scandals?...
The Wild West of Sports Journalism?

Just Do It?

December 12, 2018

Did Nike do too much in their use of Colin Kaepernick and others in their recent advertising campaign?...
Just Do It?

Covering Female Athletes

November 30, 2018

What ethical choices are made in how female athletes are portrayed in sports media?...
Covering Female Athletes