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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif.

Imane Khelif decision from World Boxing is already drawing inaccurate ‘BANNED’ headlines

The New York Post and The Mirror were amongst outlets using "banned" before any indication on if Khelif would take the test in question.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 30, 2025 0
Shots from the Denver Nuggets' Game 7 win and the Colorado Avalanche's Game 7 loss, as well as the Denver Post sports front covering both.

Clever Denver Post Game 7 headlines win praise

"The hope was that SEVENTH HEAVEN would apply to all things on that page."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 4, 2025 0
The Stanley Cup in June 2022.

Canadian newspaper Stanley Cup cartoon references U.S. deportations

"Bring me home, Canada! Because you never know what could happen!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 25, 2025 0
A mockup of plans to light the Washington Post's building in Commanders' colors, and use their slogan, if they win.

Washington Post building lighting for Commanders takes criticism: ‘Should news organizations be fanboys?’

The Post's plan to light their building in Commanders' colors has drawn some fire.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 25, 2025 0
High school sportswriter and Chiefs' fan Dennis Andrew Sharkey.

Sportswriter mourned after death in possible road rage shooting

Dennis Andrew Sharkey, a local sportswriter in Missouri, was fatally shot Friday.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 16, 2025 0
columnist Christine Brennan asks a question at a Team USA press conference during the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games

Reporters discuss Christine Brennan-DiJonai Carrington drama: ‘Her coverage has gone way beyond what is normal’

"The way she’s covering Caitlin Clark, you’re asking, 'Is she Caitlin Clark’s PR agent?'"

By Drew Lerner OnOct 2, 2024 5
A Tuscaloosa News "Where Is Nick Saban?" headline.

Tuscaloosa News roasted for syndicating USA Today ‘Where is Nick Saban?’ explainer

You'd imagine that most people in Tuscaloosa probably caught Nick Saban's retirement in January.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 31, 2024 1
An inaccurate Boston Globe headline for an AP story on boxer Imane Khelif. (Alejandra Caraballo  on X/Twitter.)

Boxing

Boston Globe roasted for ‘flat out lie’ headline of ‘Transgender boxer advances’ on AP story that didn’t say that

Clarence Hill Jr. interviews Brandin Cooks of the Dallas Cowboys.

Clarence Hill Jr. talks decades of covering the never-ending drama of the Dallas Cowboys

'There's more uncertainty regarding the future of this team beyond this season than ever."

By Michael Grant OnJul 31, 2024 0
The “hawk tuah” meme has spread to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

NBA

New Orleans Times-Picayune references ‘hawk tuah’ around Pelicans’ trade

April 17, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, former Iowa Hawkeye standout and the no. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, speaks Wednesday, April 17, 2024, during an introductory press conference inside the entry pavilion at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Mykal McEldowney-USA TODAY NETWORK

Newspapers

Gregg Doyel-Caitlin Clark situation shows wider issues with press conferences, especially for women’s sports

Dave Portnoy (L) and Gregg Doyel.

Dave Portnoy calls Gregg Doyel ‘pervert’ over Caitlin Clark interaction

"@IndyStarSports do something about this pervert."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 17, 2024 4
Famed North Carolina journalist Irwin Smallwood (center right) in front of the Wyndham Championship media center dedicated to him.

Hall of Fame Greensboro sports journalist and witness to ACC history Irwin Smallwood passes away at 98

Smallwood was the last surviving person who was in the building when the 1953 vote to form the ACC was held.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 10, 2024 1
Credit: @Jengod on Wikipedia.

Newspapers

Los Angeles Times lays off 115, including three beat writers and other sports figures

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (24) runs with the ball against Chicago Bears safety Elijah Hicks (22) and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Chicago Sun-Times gives Bears all Fs in post-game report card

This was a rough report indeed for the Bears after their 41-10 road loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 25, 2023 0
Chicago Tribune sports page

Chicago Tribune print edition jumps gun on Northwestern-Minnesota result

The Chicago Tribune said that "Northwestern's furious rally" against Minnesota fell short, when in fact it didn't.

By Joe Lucia OnSep 24, 2023 0
A New York Times Guild protest of the shuttering of the NYT Sports desk. (@NYTimesGuild on Twitter.)

Newspapers

New York Times sports section signs off amidst protests and tributes

Credit: @Jengod on Wikipedia.

Newspapers

Los Angeles Times drops printed sports gamers, box scores and standings in shift to ‘daily sports magazine’

Tucker McLaughlin (right.)

Famed ACC sportswriter and editor Tucker McLaughlin passes away at 67, tributes pour in

The ACC recognized McLaughlin with the Marvin “Skeeter” Francis Award in 2022, in tribute to his long coverage of the league.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 17, 2023 0
Andy Larsen’s Twitter page.

NBA

As he predicted, Salt Lake Tribune writer Andy Larsen got ‘absolutely pilloried’ for NBA Rookie of the Year vote, but defended it

Roger Goodell and Jeff Bezos on TNF

Report: Jeff Bezos might sell Washington Post to pursue buying Commanders

A report from Josh Kosman of The New York Post has sources suggesting Jeff Bezos might sell The Washington Post to make it easier for him to buy the Washington Commanders.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 23, 2023 0
The Sun's "It's Gaul Over" billboard in Paris.

The Sun’s ‘It’s Gaul Over” Parisian billboards backfired in a big way

It, in fact, was not Gaul over.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 10, 2022 3
Akim Aliu, Steve Simmons, and Wayne Simmonds (L to R).

Akim Aliu and Wayne Simmonds fire back at Steve Simmons: ‘People like Steve are what’s wrong with society.’

"You are a racist, and you are arrogant. You have zero credibility and respect from even your own peers in the media space and athletes alike."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 10, 2022 3
A selection of Boston Globe fronts over the years.

The Boston Globe’s 150 selected front pages for their 150th anniversary have an interesting selection of sports ones

The Globe looked back across their 150-year history and chose 150 notable front pages. 33 of the ones they picked were about sports.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 4, 2022 0
A Toronto Sun front page on the Leafs' playoff loss.

The Toronto Sun’s “Running Choke” Leafs front page included seven past front pages and sports fronts with Leafs’ failures

The Sun included seven past fronts and sports fronts on Leafs' failures in their coverage of the latest failure.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 31, 2021 0

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