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Updated 170 Days ago
The Sporting News Reborn Online
"The Sporting News" has been a staple of sports journalism and a staple of St. Louis for well over a century.
Now, thanks to the web, the way the journalism is delivered is changing, along with the location.
The magazine is preparing to launch a new, daily, online edition called "Sporting News Today," next month. It will be free, and will include the delivery of scores and stats into your email box.
According to the release from the magazine,"Sporting News Today will be delivered free to registered users' e-mailboxes each morning, 365 days a year. The digital newspaper will feature search (including archival), live links, video and audio, reader/fan interaction and rich media for advertisers."
Meanwhile, in what may be viewed as another nail in the coffin of traditional publishing, the magazine, which has been a weekly since 1886 will slow down, going to print only every two weeks. They are, however, trying to jazz things up.
"Sporting News has hired several contributors, including author and journalist John Feinstein, Deadspin.com founding editor Will Leitch, veteran baseball writer Roger Kahn, New York Yankees chairman Hank Steinbrenner and several current and former athletes, such as Troy Aikman, Tony Stewart, Greg Oden, John Elway and Rick Barry."
This all happens as this gray lady of sports coverage packs its collective bags to leave St. Louis. They're headquarters is headed for Charlotte, NC to be closer to their new parent company.
To sign up for the new, daily issue, you can go here.
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