While the bulk of his career has been spent as a sports columnist, Dave Kindred considers himself a writer foremost. His love for writing can be traced back to his early years.
The Wall Street Journal’s Jason Gay views journalism in the same way professional athletes approach their sport: he’s constantly finding ways to improve and adapt to the changing world (or game).
Jason Gay: Forgettable Athlete, Enduring Sports Journalist Read More »
Do-Hyoung Park pursued a degree in chemical engineering at Stanford. Set to graduate in 2016 at the age of 19, sports journalism did not appear in Park’s plans but halfway through his freshman year, he tagged along to a Stanford Daily event. Within weeks, Park had joined The Daily’s writing staff.
How sportswriter Do-Hyoung Park forged a career path in baseball reporting Read More »
For over 32 years, Howard Herman has interviewed sports talent ranging from high school standouts to rising professional baseball stars for the Berkshire Eagle. And as the sports media landscape has morphed to favor massive sports sites like The Athletic or Bleacher Report, Herman’s laser focus on the local makes him a unique source for a region’s sports news.
Being the Golden State Warriors beat writer for the San Francisco Chronicle is a responsibility Connor Letourneau doesn’t take lightly. He often brings his laptop to a bar when he goes out to meet friends and has left many social events early to cover a breaking news story. Letourneau treats every day like Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Connor Letourneau aims to set himself apart as SF Chronicle’s Warriors beat writer Read More »
Author John Gierach, who is best know for writing about his fly fishing adventures, can easily tell fishing stories. But his ability to capture the essence of a day on the water, the significance of the event from a greater perspective, is what separates him from other writers.
For author John Gierach, the best fishing stories aren’t really about fishing Read More »
Over the decades, John Feinstein has exploded into one of the most successful sports authors ever, but he still seeks out the story that nobody else notices.
‘Everybody Has a Story to Tell’: John Feinstein’s unique life as a sportswriter Read More »
As an NBA writer for The Ringer, Danny Chau writes about major happenings of one of the most popular sports in the world, but he also writes about food with an evocative style.
Sports writer Danny Chau is in hot pursuit Read More »
New York-based Lindbergh, 30, writes about baseball, video games and television for The Ringer.
Sports writer and podcaster Ben Lindbergh’s key to success? Working harder than hard Read More »
Mercury News sports writer Mark Purdy shares his journalism career journey with Peninsula Press.
Sports writer Mark Purdy reflects on five decades in the business Read More »
Joan Ryan is currently a media consultant for the San Francisco Giants and has written four books. We share her journey in sports journalism.
One of the guys: How Bay Area writer Joan Ryan ‘made it’ in sports journalism Read More »
Los Angeles Times sportswriter Eric Sondheimer has spent more than forty years covering high school sports, and he doesn’t plan on quitting anytime soon.
Sportswriter Eric Sondheimer cuts teeth on prep sports, sticks with it for decades Read More »
