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Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
15 hours ago

Our Staff is All Human. Can Other Publications Say the Same?

Phoblographer aims to reduce reliance on big photo retailers and banner ads by promoting a subscription model for sustainability.
#ai-in-journalism
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
Education
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Journalism students are more skeptical of AI than you might think - Poynter

Finding a balanced approach to using AI in journalism is essential for ethical practices and effective learning.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
Education
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Journalism students are more skeptical of AI than you might think - Poynter

Finding a balanced approach to using AI in journalism is essential for ethical practices and effective learning.
San Francisco Giants
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Sideline Reporter's Laptop Obliterated by Gatorade Bath as She Interviewed San Francisco Giants Player

A reporter's laptop was damaged during a Gatorade bath celebration after the Giants' victory over the Mets.
LGBT
fromQueerty
20 hours ago

NFL player has a challenge for anti-gay athletes & they're not gonna like it... - Queerty

Pro athletes should address significant social issues rather than selectively support certain beliefs through religious texts.
Miami
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Oliver Brown: Tiger Woods deserves better than voyeuristic police tape humiliation

The Martin County Sheriff's Office documented Tiger Woods' arrest in detail, revealing his struggles and the impact on his life.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Prep talk: LA84 Foundation continues to be champion for youth sports

The LA84 Foundation has invested over $250 million in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of access and play equity.
Washington Nationals
fromDefector
1 day ago

Is Konnor Griffin Actually 19 Years Old? Let's Discuss | Defector

Konnor Griffin's age as a 19-year-old MLB prospect is questioned due to various inconsistencies and comparisons to other young players.
#ncaa
fromNewsday
5 days ago
Washington Wizards

March Madness: Here's a storyline to watch about each of the Final Four teams in the men's field

Arizona and Michigan are the only No. 1 seeds to reach the Final Four, while Duke was eliminated by UConn.
Washington Wizards
fromNewsday
5 days ago

March Madness: Here's a storyline to watch about each of the Final Four teams in the men's field

Arizona and Michigan are the only No. 1 seeds to reach the Final Four, while Duke was eliminated by UConn.
fromChalkbeat
2 days ago

P.S. Weekly Season 3 Trailer is here: NYC students speak out on education

Students are actively shaping their education by addressing critical issues such as integration in elite public high schools and the need for a diverse teaching workforce.
Education
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

To Get Powerful Publicity, Build A Narrative Strategy

Building a clear, consistent narrative strategy is essential for organizations to connect with stakeholders and achieve sustainable success.
Writing
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 days ago

Is he really talking about Radim Mrtka? The good and the bad of Keith Pelley's press conference

Keith Pelley failed to acknowledge the Leafs' disappointing season and did not commit to finding a strong leader for the team.
#student-journalism
fromPoynter
4 days ago
Higher education

Student journalists are often on their own. I built a network to change that. - Poynter

A regional network of student newspapers was created to support collaboration and resource sharing among student-run publications in Philadelphia.
Education
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

We're working with Oakland students to deepen our schools coverage

Oaklandside launched a student reporting fellowship mentoring 12 Oakland high schoolers to explore and report on issues affecting their schools and community.
Higher education
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Student journalists are often on their own. I built a network to change that. - Poynter

A regional network of student newspapers was created to support collaboration and resource sharing among student-run publications in Philadelphia.
Education
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

We're working with Oakland students to deepen our schools coverage

Oaklandside launched a student reporting fellowship mentoring 12 Oakland high schoolers to explore and report on issues affecting their schools and community.
#high-school-baseball
Atlanta Braves
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Prep sports roundup: No. 2 St. John Bosco holds off No. 1 Orange Lutheran in baseball showdown

St. John Bosco defeated Orange Lutheran 7-4 in a key baseball matchup, capitalizing on walks and a crucial double from James Clark.
Boston Red Sox
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings

Orange Lutheran leads the Southland high school baseball rankings after a strong performance, followed closely by St. John Bosco and Norco.
Atlanta Braves
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Prep sports roundup: No. 2 St. John Bosco holds off No. 1 Orange Lutheran in baseball showdown

St. John Bosco defeated Orange Lutheran 7-4 in a key baseball matchup, capitalizing on walks and a crucial double from James Clark.
Boston Red Sox
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings

Orange Lutheran leads the Southland high school baseball rankings after a strong performance, followed closely by St. John Bosco and Norco.
fromOver the Monster
4 days ago

Today on OTM: Did you forget how much of a grind baseball is?

The offense feels like it's been slumping for weeks, even though it's only four games. Baseball season is a grind, though, and nobody wins 162 games in a row.
Boston Red Sox
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Prep sports roundup: Sherman Oaks Notre Dame wins opener at National Classic

Sherman Oaks Notre Dame won 7-4 against Corona Santiago in the National Classic, showcasing strong batting and a stellar performance from closer Malakye Matsumoto.
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

The Rise of a Spanish-Language News Influencer

Espina humorously admitted to oversleeping on a significant news day, stating, 'Breaking news, mi gente! I can't believe it.' His videos celebrated Maduro's fall but also expressed concern about the complexities of the situation.
US Elections
Liverpool FC
fromBBC
5 days ago

More than the Score - From Salah to LeBron: How do fans cope when their favourites leave? - BBC Sounds

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool after nine years, marking the end of an era for the club and its fans.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Readers reply: American football takes for ever. In which other sports do you spend most of your time not playing the game?

Many sports involve significantly more downtime than actual gameplay, with activities like golf and sailing exemplifying this phenomenon.
#nhl
Chicago Blackhawks
fromPuck Prose
6 days ago

Schaefer, Misa, and Frondell: Three Picks, Three Teams, One Goal to Change Everything

Matthew Schaefer, Michael Misa, and Anton Frondell signed NHL contracts after being top draftees in 2025, showcasing their potential to impact their teams.
Chicago Blackhawks
fromPuck Prose
6 days ago

Schaefer, Misa, and Frondell: Three Picks, Three Teams, One Goal to Change Everything

Matthew Schaefer, Michael Misa, and Anton Frondell signed NHL contracts after being top draftees in 2025, showcasing their potential to impact their teams.
Boston
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

A New Bill Wants to Help Keep Home Teams-Well-at Home

A new bill aims to help cities retain sports franchises by providing fairer opportunities against wealthy owners threatening relocation for subsidies.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

David Kelly: Ireland's passion play requires adaptation to ensure returning audience retains the faith

Ireland were cannibalised by their own emotions as the irrepressible energy slowly lapsed with fatigue.
Europe news
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

Intensity level crescendoes for No. 1 Orange Lutheran vs. No. 2 St. John Bosco baseball series

Brady Murrietta's silence rounding the bases and his intense stare at St. John Bosco's pitcher after his home run sent a clear message: Don't poke the bear.
San Francisco Giants
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
#indianapolis
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Who covers education in Indy? - Poynter

The Indianapolis Public Editor project aims to enhance trust in journalism and media literacy through focused education coverage.
fromPoynter
1 month ago
Media industry

I'm the new Indy Public Editor and here's how I plan to do the job - Poynter

Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Who covers education in Indy? - Poynter

The Indianapolis Public Editor project aims to enhance trust in journalism and media literacy through focused education coverage.
fromPoynter
1 month ago
Media industry

I'm the new Indy Public Editor and here's how I plan to do the job - Poynter

London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
fromWomen's Health
4 days ago

They Were Told Wrestling Was Only for Boys. Now, This NYC Club Is Proving Girls Can Fight for Their Futures.

When I step onto the mat, I feel fear, but I remember the countless hours spent in training that helped unearth strength I didn't know I had.
Women
Washington Nationals
fromTalkNats.com
4 days ago

Game #4 First visit to the City of Brotherly Love | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals secured a series win to start the 2026 season, facing the Philadelphia Phillies with key player debuts.
Atlanta Braves
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

College baseball Week 7: Top 25 rankings, top moments and what to watch

UCLA remains the top college baseball team, with significant shifts in rankings as teams like North Carolina and Alabama rise while Arkansas falls.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How AI agents are changing journalism

Working agentically with AI tools significantly enhances productivity and shifts focus from task execution to outcome management.
San Francisco
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Who Told Scott Ostler He Was Allowed To Retire? | Defector

Two prominent Bay Area sportswriters died recently, and acclaimed columnist Scott Ostler is retiring after a distinguished career spanning over fifty years.
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
3 days ago

Keith Pelley denounces Leafs' culture, underlines retool mandate for next management group - MLHS Podcast EP117

The firing of Brad Treliving just eight games before the season's end raises questions about the team's direction and the urgency for change within the organization.
Toronto Maple Leafs
San Francisco Giants
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Oakland sports calendar: Roots, Falcons, Storm seasons kick off; the Ballers' 'Battle of the Bay'

Oakland Roots started their season with two wins, currently holding a 2-1-1 record in the USL Championship League.
#local-news
Media industry
fromHigh Country News
3 days ago

How HCN is helping fill a growing need for local news - High Country News

Local newspapers are declining, prompting the creation of the Western Environmental Reporting Collaborative to support environmental journalism in the West.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
US politics

Even amid setbacks, public funding for local news is expanding at the state level - Poynter

fromNieman Lab
1 month ago
Media industry

Many people who live in "local news deserts" don't feel deprived of local news, study finds

Media industry
fromHigh Country News
3 days ago

How HCN is helping fill a growing need for local news - High Country News

Local newspapers are declining, prompting the creation of the Western Environmental Reporting Collaborative to support environmental journalism in the West.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
US politics

Even amid setbacks, public funding for local news is expanding at the state level - Poynter

fromNieman Lab
1 month ago
Media industry

Many people who live in "local news deserts" don't feel deprived of local news, study finds

Washington Wizards
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

WATCH: Student Announcer Gives Instant-Classic Call in Stunning NCAA Tourney Upset

High Point University achieved a historic upset win in the NCAA Tournament, led by Chase Johnston's clutch performance and an exhilarating student announcer call.
Miami Dolphins
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

I Am Standing By For News | Defector

NFL free agency's tampering period begins with teams already negotiating trades and signings before the official window opens, generating intense anticipation among fans.
#sports-media
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 days ago

Three newsletters for the price of 1.5: Independent journalists experiment with a bundle

Bundling independent journalism subscriptions can reduce costs for readers and support multiple writers effectively.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Prep talk: Your guide to state basketball and soccer championships in Sacramento

It's time for the CIF state championships in basketball and soccer (first time for soccer) in Sacramento on Friday and Saturday. Basketball will be played at Golden 1 Center. Soccer is at Natomas High.
Los Angeles Rams
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

Local Publishers Hit By AI Traffic Drops Collaborate For Revenue Relief | AdExchanger

AI-generated answers are diminishing traffic for smaller publishers, prompting collaboration to enhance reach and revenue.
#journalism
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

ASU's Cronkite School and Poynter Institute launch training collaboration to support journalists and media professionals - Poynter

A collaboration between Arizona State University and the Poynter Institute enhances professional development for journalists through integrated resources and training opportunities.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

ASU's Cronkite School and Poynter Institute launch training collaboration to support journalists and media professionals - Poynter

A collaboration between Arizona State University and the Poynter Institute enhances professional development for journalists through integrated resources and training opportunities.
US news
fromPoynter
1 month ago

What do we learn about local newsrooms by looking at their Olympics coverage? - Poynter

Media conglomerates enable local newsrooms to cover global sporting events like the Olympics by providing resources, technology, and infrastructure that individual outlets cannot afford independently.
#winter-olympics
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 weeks ago

A new report looks at 559 funding proposals to determine local journalism's biggest problems

Local journalism funding suffers from too many competing nonprofit solutions, inefficient intermediaries, and philanthropic institutions failing to select viable winners or allow unsuccessful projects to fail.
Media industry
fromHamiltonnolan
3 weeks ago

Patrons of Journalism

Advertising has historically funded journalism, creating tension between editorial independence and business interests, though this model now faces disruption from tech platforms monopolizing ad revenue.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Vote now: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week

Public voting runs through Wednesday 5 p.m. for the weekly Athlete of the Week featuring standout high school soccer and basketball performances from Feb. 9–14.
fromNieman Lab
4 weeks ago

It's time for local news funders to pick winners, scale up, and force mergers, a new report argues

Press Forward made almost $23 million in grants to 22 organizations aimed at bolstering the infrastructure for local news. The grants were the culmination of a request for proposals process that began accepting applications in November 2024, and elicited 559 proposals.
Media industry
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

It's Small. It's Loud. It's Taking Over the Country.

Communities are distributing 3D-printed whistles to alert residents and gather witnesses when ICE agents appear, creating a decentralized national defense network.
Media industry
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Newsday's sports section honored with APSE national awards

Newsday earned five top-10 finishes at the Associated Press Sports Editors annual contest, with four entries in the largest circulation division.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Change the game: How sports can drive social impact

Major 2026 sporting events create opportunities to expand youth sports access through local, affordable, and sustained community-driven programs and corporate partnerships.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Prominent NFL writer says 'they lied to you' about San Francisco

Super Bowl 60 showcased San Francisco positively, reversing negative perceptions and boosting tourism, local businesses, and the city’s national reputation.
#local-journalism
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

The Baltimore Beat experiments with pay-what-you-can ads

Baltimore Beat launches pay-what-you-can advertising to help small businesses reach local readers as an alternative to declining Google search reliability and algorithm-driven social media platforms.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

The Baltimore Beat experiments with pay-what-you-can ads

Baltimore Beat launches pay-what-you-can advertising to help small businesses reach local readers as an alternative to declining Google search reliability and algorithm-driven social media platforms.
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

Journalism lost its culture of sharing. Here's how we rebuild it

If you've worked in a technical role in news for long enough, you likely remember when the "show your work" spirit was everywhere. Newsroom nerds shared code on GitHub, swapped tips on social media and unfurled long blogs guiding others on how to get things done. You might also have a vague sense that - like reaction GIFs, demotivational posters, and that guy who sang "Chocolate Rain" - you're seeing less of it these days.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Sports World Unites Amid Speculation That Washington Post Will Cut Entire Sports Section in Latest Layoffs: Cowardly Decision'

AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File The sports world came to together amid rumors that the Washington Post may do away with its entire sports section as part of a round of layoffs. On Monday, Puck senior correspondent Dylan Byers reported that the Post's newsroom was going to be hit with massive layoffs. According to Byers, those layoffs could see the sports desk shuttered entirely. He added that the foreign desk could also see heavy losses.
Media industry
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