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USA Today Title IX

Gannett launches USA Today Studio IX women’s sports vertical

"We see the demand for coverage that goes beyond the surface."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 16, 2025 0
Credit: USA TODAY

Newspapers

Gannett seeks AI sports editor amid union tensions, past controversies

Jan 19, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; A Notre Dame Fighting Irish helmet at College Football Playoff National Championship press conference at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Savannah Ballroom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USA Today’s Dan Wolken says Notre Dame players said ‘threatening’ things to him after national title game

"It was ugly and unbecoming and unprofessional."

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 22, 2025 0
golf writer Steve DiMeglio

Longtime golf writer Steve DiMeglio dies of cancer at age 63

"A very sad day for all of golf. We have truly lost a friend."

By Drew Lerner OnJan 1, 2025 0
Oct 2, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried (54) throws during the first inning of game two in the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

A’s GM David Forst refutes Bob Nightengale’s Max Fried reporting

The A's aggressively pursuing Max Fried was merely "untrue."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 11, 2024 0
rudy martzke

Rudy Martzke was a pioneer in sports media coverage

Network executives, producers and announcers alike did not want to read their names in the "Dreaded Glitch Award," but they did want to be part of "The Rudys"

By Ken Fang OnNov 25, 2024 0
rudy martzke

Sports media pays tribute to pioneering columnist Rudy Martzke, dead at 82

Rudy Martzke launched the first national sports media column with USA Today in 1982.

By Matt Yoder OnNov 22, 2024 0
Credit: Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports

WNBA

Christine Brennan defends approach to Dijonai Carrington question

Sarah Spain and Christine Brennan discuss their coverage of the WNBA.

Christine Brennan denies Sarah Spain report she filed complaint with WNBA

"It is false. I have not filed a complaint."

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 7, 2024 1
Credit: Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports

Newspapers

USA Today defends Christine Brennan after WNBA pushback: ‘Our mission is to report in an unbiased manner’

Christine Brennan called out for coverage of Caitlin Clark and Dijonai Carrington

WNBA players’ union rips Christine Brennan, USA Today over ‘indecent’ baiting of DiJonai Carrington

"Instead of demonstrating the cornerstones of journalism ethics like integrity, objectivity, and a fundamental commitment to truth, you have chosen to be indecent and downright insincere."

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 27, 2024 5
Sep 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) reacts during a pitching change in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Bob Nightengale prematurely eliminates Twins from playoffs

"RIP Minnesota Twins’ 2024 season."

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 27, 2024 0
Chris Pirrone.

Chris Pirrone buys The Big Lead from Minute Media

"I am excited to rebuild an essential sports media brand!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 19, 2024 0
Jun 11, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A police officer tases a Cincinnati Reds fan after the fan ran onto the field in the ninth inning in the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Wire service photos of streaker getting tased at Reds game go viral

"Oh, he got tased. Down goes crazy fan!"

By Ben Axelrod OnJun 12, 2024 12
Jalen Milroe Alabama Week 10

‘USA Today’ files Jalen Milroe transfer report based on fake X account

There are Internet trolls who live to catch reporters in such an unfortunate situation.

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 13, 2024 0
Bob Nightengale on Foul Territory in December 2023.

Bob Nightengale says baseball writers ‘have become an embarrassment to the journalism community’

"We have made fools of ourselves plenty of times before in the history of baseball media...but we have taken this to new heights."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 10, 2023 5
Dec 5, 2023; Nashville, TN, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts answers questions at a press conference during the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Schwab-USA TODAY Sports

MLB

Dave Roberts admits Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani meeting to media, immediately hears from team’s PR officials

Tiger Woods greets Steve DiMeglio Photo Credit: PGA Tour

Tiger Woods hugs ailing golf writer Steve DiMeglio in emotional moment

"Great to see him and the other players. Good for the spirits."

By Arthur Weinstein OnNov 29, 2023 0
Aug 7, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Taylor Swift performs for the fourth night of the Eras Tour in Los Angeles. Swift is ending the first U.S. leg of her tour with a six-night stint at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sandy Hooper-USA TODAY

Newspapers

Gannett’s Taylor Swift reporter compares role to sports journalist rooting for hometown team

The headquarters of Gannett and the USA TODAY Network in McLean, VA.

Writers at USA Today-owned site accuse it of using AI-generated articles

The incident comes two months after Gannett paused its AI sports writing program.

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 26, 2023 1
Audrey Dahlgren ahead of an interview with Michigan State coach Mel Tucker in July 2023. (WLNS on YouTube.)

CBS

Lansing CBS affiliate apologizes to Brenda Tracy over ex-sports director Audrey Dahlgren’s tweets

Taylor Swift

USA Today seeks ‘unbiased’ Taylor Swift beat reporter

Good luck finding a non-Swiftie to apply for this.

By Jessica Kleinschmidt OnSep 13, 2023 2
Sam Ponder

ESPN’s Sam Ponder responds to Nancy Armour’s ‘bigotry’ accusation

Eventually, ESPN is going to have to say SOMETHING.

By Sean Keeley OnJun 1, 2023 13
Chris Pirrone.

USA Today Sports Media Group GM Chris Pirrone joins Arena as SVP and GM of Sports Illustrated Media Group

"We are thrilled to have Chris lead the next wave of innovation at Sports Illustrated and The Arena Group’s sports vertical."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 9, 2022 0

Sue Bird challenges media to view the WNBA differently

"It's been documented that we don’t get the media coverage."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 25, 2022 11

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