Veteran journo McClafferty launches ‘Sport Matters’ podcast
The following was sent out from businessmole.com: Sports commentator Donagh McClafferty has announced the launch of his new podcast series, “Sport Matters,” which can be streamed for free on both Spotify and BandCamp. McClafferty, who is based in the Republic of Ireland and has more than 30 years of experience in sports journalism and commentary, […]
NY Times International desk adds five for sports coverage
The following excerpt was sent out from The New York Times‘ Phil Pan, Adrienne Carter and Greg Winter: We have long admired them from afar. Now we no longer need to: Andrew Das, Jeré Longman, Tariq Panja, Rory Smith and James Wagner are joining the International desk. Their mission will be to report on sports […]
The Messenger hires two for new sports vertical
The following was obtained by Talking Biz News: NEW YORK – September 5, 2023 – Today, Dan Wakeford, Editor-in-Chief of The Messenger, announced the launch of The Messenger’s sports vertical under the leadership of Dan Kaufman. Additionally, Jeff Goodman and Seth Davis join the sports desk, adding deep expertise and experience to this important area of coverage. […]
Cover 1 hires Siracuse as on-air producer, writer
Kevin Siracuse has joined Cover 1, which provides NFL and NFL draft news as an on-air producer and writer. Recently, he served as a host, contributor and assistant editor at digital sports media brand Buffalo Fanatics. Previously, Siracuse was at New York-based radio station WDOE-AM 1410, where he worked for more than five years as […]
The Guardian debuts free soccer newsletter
Following a lot of hustle bustle in the U.S. women’s soccer world, The Guardian U.S. has launched ‘Soccer with Jonathan Wilson,’ a free weekly soccer newsletter for fans in America. Wilson authored eight books, including “Inverting the Pyramid,” which was named NSC Football Book of the Year in 2009 and won the Premio Antonio Ghirelli prize […]
NFL journalist Lombardo departs Heavy.com
Matt Lombardo, senior NFL reporter at Heavy.com has left. He wrote on Twitter: “As one chapter closes, another is set to begin. And, while goodbyes are bittersweet, I’m thrilled and beyond excited to share what’s next…” Previously, Lombardo wrote a weekly national NFL column, and served as a podcast host and senior editor covering the […]
Kirchhofer departs New Orleans CBS station for new opportunity
Brooke Kirchhofer, a sports reporter and anchor at New Orleans CBS station WWL-TV, has left to join NewOrleans.Football full-time. Previously, Kirchhofer was a sports reporter/anchor at NBC station WVLA-TV Ch. 33 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a sports anchor/reporter at WLTZ-TV Ch. 38, an NBC and CW Plus affiliate in Columbus, Georgia. She interned for […]
NY times announces changes in Sports
The following was sent out from The New York Times sports editor Randal C. Archibold: I’m delighted to bring you up to speed on some exciting staff changes. James Wagner will be moving to Mexico City in the new year as an international sports correspondent based there. James will roam far and wide across Latin […]
