Sports Journalism Blog

As my journey here in Paris begins, there is no sitting in bed and eating croissants until the Opening Ceremony. Instead, I have had the privilege of attending multiple press conferences throughout the week featuring Team USA athletes from a variety of sports. As reporters get their last chance to gather as much as they …

By Madie Chandler | @madie_chandler Sports Capital Journalism Program PARIS — Tennis superstar Coco Gauff will be the USA’s female flag bearer as she leads her country on a cruise down the Seine River to officially open the Olympic Games. Beside her, 19 years her senior and standing over a foot above her, LeBron James …

By Hanna Barton | @Hannakbarton00 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — Leaving the pool deck Saturday night, Caeleb Dressel flashed the smile that has been seen frequently throughout the U.S. Olympic Team Trials and much of a career that has included seven Olympic gold medals. Dressel had just qualified for his third event in Paris …

By Austin Lawton | @AJLawton1 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — After four-hour rain delay and an intense, emotional battle that went down to the last lap, Josef Newgarden won his second straight Indy 500, giving car owner Roger Penske his 20th Indy 500 victory. The victory was also Newgarden’s 30th overall victory in IndyCar. …

By Ruby Olston | @rubyberlynn Sports Capital Journalism Program “…we had to fight for our result today, harder than I’ve ever had to fight for it. And I think that’s why it’s just that much more emotional because I put everything into today.” – Pato O’Ward INDIANAPOLIS – After another bittersweet visit to the Indianapolis …

There is nothing like positive affirmation from someone you admire to confirm that you’re on track to accomplishing your dreams. Especially when that someone is Michael Wilbon. I knew I wanted to work in sports because I could see myself doing what he did. Breaking into the industry as a reporter, becoming a respected voice …

By William Jones Sports Capital Journalism Program GLENDALE, Ariz. – For the second year in a row, UConn has won the national championship with its defensive effort. With UConn’s 75-60 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers, the now six-time champion Huskies, tied with North Carolina for the third-most titles in tournament history, held Purdue to a …

By Kobe Mosley | @mosleymedia8 Sports Capital Journalism Program GLENDALE, Ariz. – As time winded down in the national championship game with another UConn title secure, Andrew Hurley was the one dribbling the ball near half court. He was near his father, coach Dan Hurley, who wanted the son to slam the ball as if …

By Hanna Barton | @Hannabarton00 Sports Capital Journalism Program CLEVELAND — Before facing Iowa in Sunday’s NCAA tournament title game, the South Carolina Gamecocks had won 37 games this season. They had lost zero. In their victory over Iowa in today’s national championship, their bench put up 37 points. Iowa’s bench put up zero. “Dawn …

By William Jones Sports Capital Journalism Program GLENDALE, Ariz. — Zach Edey’s path to the championship game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament as the focus of the Purdue Boilermakers has been a journey that is a testament to his development as a player and leader. Edey’s leadership became respected in the Purdue locker room …