Editor’s Note: Frank Bonner II of the Sports Capital Journalism Program previews the opening game for the USA in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup at Tenerife, Spain. Frank is one of two IUPUI students writing stories for USAB.com, the website of USA Basketball. The USA will meet Senegal at the Palacio Municipal de Deportes …
Read MoreBy Frank Bonner II | @Frank_Bonner2 Sports Capital Journalism Program TENERIFE, Spain — The USA Basketball Women’s National Team will begin its quest toward a third consecutive FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup when it takes on Senegal to start the preliminary round at 1 p.m. EDT on Saturday. It would be a historic moment for …
Read MoreBy Ryan Gregory | @Ryan_Gregory_ Sports Capital Journalism Program TENERIFE, Spain — Expectations are high for the United States in this year’s FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup after 94 victories in its last 95 major international games. This roster is filled with veteran leadership. Sue Bird has been part of three gold medal-winning World Cup …
Read MoreEditor’s note: Terry Taylor, the 2018 winner of the Red Smith Award for extended meritorious service to sports journalism, points to her entry in the display of previous award winners. The following is a link to her acceptance speech for the award. Red Smith Award winner Terry Taylor: I have never, ever been prouder to be …
Read MoreBen Golliver (@BenGolliver) of Sports Illustrated examines why the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty will keep going for the foreseeable future. Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman) of The Athletic profiles Ohio State’s Tyreke Smith and the role of race in his recruitment. Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) takes an inning-by-inning look at the Houston Astros strange combined no-hitter. Chris Haynes …
Read MoreMike Sielski (@MikeSielski) of The Philadelphia Inquirer examines Bryan Colangelo’s fatal flaw during his stint with the Philadelphia 76ers. Steve Popper (@StevePopper) of NorthJersey.com looks at how the memory of Shannon Dalton Forde is kept alive at a field. Frank Gogola (@FrankGogola) of 406 MT Sports writes about how a play used by the Golden …
Read MoreI didn’t want to love the Indianapolis 500. People told me horror stories about “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing”: the monstrous, miles-long traffic jams that’d make me beg to watch paint dry, the drunken debauchery of the Snake Pit, the mind-numbingness of watching cars go round and round a 2 1/2-mile track for 3 ½ …
Read MoreA month ago I was preparing to attend my first Indianapolis 500. Paddock Box 34, Row G, Seat 2 was where I was going to witness the start and the finish before my plans changed. I woke up Sunday knowing I was going to watch from the media center, an opportunity that would not be …
Read MoreBy Josh Roller Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – For the first time, Australia is home to a winner of the Indianapolis 500. Will Power delivered the victory on Sunday to give team owner Roger Penske his 17th victory in the 102nd running. Power emerged after six lead changes in the last 25 laps to …
Read MoreMatt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) of The Athletic takes a deep dive into Penn State starting quarterback Trace McSorley and how he reached this point in his career. Tony Barnhart (@MrCFB) of TMG College Sports remembers former SEC Commissioner Mike Slive and his impact in the SEC and away from it. Marcus Thompson (@ThompsonScribe) of The Athletic …
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