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Tim Layden says objectivity is dying in sports reporting

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by ncdeen, Dec 22, 2017.

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  1. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    There's absolutely no doubt in my mind that a scary number of fans believe sportswriters are paid by the teams they cover.
     
    jr/shotglass, Feb 13, 2018
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  2. Michael_ Gee

    Michael_ Gee Well-Known Member

    I was a sportswriter in Boston, MA. The times I covered the Phillies could be counted on one hand. I was a columnist. My opinions were SUPPOSED to be part of what I wrote.
     
    Michael_ Gee, Feb 13, 2018
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  3. Michael_ Gee

    Michael_ Gee Well-Known Member

    Two things. If you want stardust knocked from your eyes, cover a team you're a fan of. They're just guys, running the gamut of human beings from good to bad. Same thing happens when you cover a team you hated as kid. You see how silly that is, too.
     
    Michael_ Gee, Feb 13, 2018
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  4. Tweener

    Tweener Well-Known Member

    That is quite a bit different than being a fan of the team you're covering. Thanks for clarifying.
     
    Tweener, Feb 13, 2018
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