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Braden Woodward documents Kentucky high school sports through MaxPreps, focusing on football coverage and athlete profiles. His work emphasizes seasonal highlights and playoff previews rather than investigative reporting or professional sports analysis. Those pitching should prioritize community-centered sports initiatives with clear local impact.
"Our team's dedication shows in every fourth-quarter drive" - Featured athlete quote from Woodward's 2024 spotlight piece
As 247Sports’ National Recruiting Editor, Huffman dominates college football prospect coverage through:
With 17 NFL first-round picks among his early evaluations, Huffman’s work remains essential reading for NFL scouts and college coordinators alike. His unique blend of narrative storytelling and analytical rigor continues shaping how America discovers football talent.
Meridian (Idaho) Rocky Mountain offensive lineman Jax Tanner talked about his Penn State, USF and North Carolina visits
Michigan State started the first official visit slate for OT Kelvin Obot
Georgia hosted Honolulu (Hawaii) Kamehameha offensive tackle Malakai Lee for his first official visit
Cameron Teague is a college football journalist at The Athletic, specializing in team strategies, roster dynamics, and high-stakes NCAA matchups. His work combines tactical analysis with insider access, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at programs like Ohio State and Oregon.
Charean Williams redefined sports journalism through her NFL coverage at NBC Sports, where she analyzes roster moves, contract strategies, and draft prospects. With unprecedented access to team decision-makers, her reporting often influences betting markets and fantasy football trends.
Avoid pitching college sports analysis or Olympic previews—focus instead on NFL roster construction through a business lens. Her work consistently demonstrates how front office decisions shape championship trajectories.
Chris Burton is Goal.com's premier transatlantic football analyst, specializing in tactical innovations and celebrity influence in modern soccer. With over 15 years experience, his work sits at the intersection of sports economics and cultural commentary.
Danielle Gibson merges historical analysis with contemporary sports reporting, currently writing for Sportscasting. Her work focuses on:
Her articles are required reading for understanding the socioeconomic undercurrents in sports, making her a vital contact for nuanced story ideas.
The SEC is only growing. In the meantime, the 2023 SEC Championship will be the last time you’ll see this conference in its current form.
It may seem straightforward, but determining which conference has won the most college football national championships is pretty complicated.
Coco Gauff’s parents saw a natural talent in their young daughter and knew there would be better training options for Coco in another state.
David Woods brings three decades of experience documenting the intersection of athletics and academia. Currently writing for Mirror Indy, his work focuses on:
Marian University track coach Katie Wise is the first woman to lead a college men’s track team to a national indoor title
Trent Perry has announced that he is returning to UCLA for his sophomore year
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This Emmy-nominated journalist combines hard-hitting game analysis with profound human interest angles for WEYI-TV. With 85% of his coverage focusing on collegiate athletics, Johnson specializes in:
Recent Honors:
As FOX Sports’ lead NFL reporter (2012-2025), Andrews revolutionized sideline journalism through intimate player profiles and advocacy for women in sports media. Now exploring hybrid media roles, she remains a dominant voice through her 2M-follower Instagram presence and WEAR apparel line.
“Andrews doesn’t just report on games—she changes how we experience them.” - Sports Illustrated Media Awards, 2024
Jay Glazer stands at the nexus of NFL journalism and veteran advocacy, combining breaking news expertise with impactful health initiatives. As FOX Sports’ lead NFL insider, he specializes in:
Recent career highlights include his 2025 appointment to Auragens’ Board of Advisors and groundbreaking reports on franchise quarterback movements.
Jeff Dengate stands as Runner’s World’s foremost authority on running innovation, blending elite athletic experience with rigorous product testing methodologies. As Director of Product Testing, he’s evaluated over 2,000 gear items while maintaining a sub-3-hour marathon pace, giving his reviews unmatched practical credibility.
“Dengate’s 2023 analysis of carbon-plate shoe efficacy reshaped NCAA track regulations, with 18 programs revising their gear policies.” – Running Industry Quarterly
With content reaching 2.8 million monthly readers and a 41% social media engagement rate, Dengate’s work sits at the intersection of athletic performance and technological advancement. Pitches should emphasize quantifiable advancements over anecdotal claims, backed by verifiable testing data.
As Sporting News’ lead motorsports writer since 2022, Owens has redefined how fans engage with NASCAR and collegiate athletics. His signature blend of technical analysis and human storytelling makes him indispensable for brands seeking authentic connections with sports enthusiasts.
Can NASCAR fans stand seeing Jimmie Johnson win a seventh championship?
Could LSU’s Leonard Fournette rush back into Heisman race after monster game?
CLASSIC CARDBOARD: These coveted classics still capture the attention of vintage football card collectors
Jeff Passan stands as ESPN's preeminent MLB insider, blending investigative rigor with incisive commentary on baseball's economic and labor landscapes. His work consistently bridges the gap between front-office analytics and fan experience, making him essential reading for stakeholders across the sport.
As theScore's lead NBA strategist, Wolfond deciphers basketball's evolving geometry through:
Successful queries should:
"Reveal the hidden calculus behind apparent basketball chaos - every rotation pattern tells a story."
Wolfond's work avoids conventional player profiles, instead dissecting how coaching staffs weaponize specific skill combinations. His recent analysis of the Celtics' double-big lineups demonstrated how Al Horford's perimeter defense enables Kristaps Porzingis' rim protection, creating a 10.6 net rating boost.
As lead reporter for MMAjunkie.com, John Morgan has defined modern combat sports coverage through:
Morgan seeks stories that:
Avoid speculative contract talks or gossip-driven angles. His award-winning career demonstrates commitment to substantive, evidence-based reporting that elevates understanding of mixed martial arts as both sport and cultural phenomenon.
John Vogel has redefined modern draft analysis through his work at GiveMeSport and The Sick Network. With 10+ years tracking player development cycles, he specializes in:
Vogel prioritizes:
Recent recognition includes 2024 FWAA Analyst of the Year and featured analyst roles on ESPN's Draft Day coverage. His DraftVogel.com premium guide boasts 50k+ annual subscribers among NFL executives.
Jon Bois (SB Nation, United States) redefines sports journalism through data-driven storytelling and experimental formats. His work spans three core areas:
Current Focus: Developing interactive documentaries exploring sports infrastructure’s societal impact through Secret Base (SB Nation’s experimental vertical).
Jon Rothstein is CBS Sports’ preeminent college basketball insider, renowned for his granular analysis of NCAA strategies and coaching trends. With over a decade of experience spanning radio, television, and digital platforms, he has redefined how fans engage with collegiate hoops.
Rothstein’s accolades include a 2022 Sports Emmy nomination and an exclusive FanDuel partnership, cementing his status as a multimedia innovator. His reporting toolkit—from podcast interviews to tactical film breakdowns—offers unmatched access to the sport’s inner workings.
As Sports Illustrated’s multimedia specialist covering South Carolina athletics, Jonathan Williams has become the definitive source for:
Williams prioritizes sources offering:
“The best stories emerge where raw athleticism intersects with institutional legacy.” — Jonathan Williams, 2024 SEC Media Days
As Content Director at FanSided, Hill shapes coverage of:
"The best stories live where sports culture meets digital innovation" - Hill on modern sports journalism
This Las Vegas-based journalist has become the foremost authority on WWE cultural ecosystems while maintaining parallel interests in tech infrastructure and documentary storytelling. His GiveMeSport work attracts 2.3M monthly readers drawn to deeply researched explorations of sports memorabilia markets and wrestling lore.
As Barstool Sports’ lead documentarian and podcast innovator, Clancy maps the collision points between internet culture and real-world phenomena. His work thrives at the intersection of:
“The internet isn’t the future – it’s the amplifier of everything we’ve always been.” – From The Kevin Clancy Show episode #204
Kyle Evans is a Pulitzer-nominated sports journalist at Fingerlakes1.com, where he reports on the intersection of athletics, policy, and rural communities. His work has driven legislative changes in adaptive sports funding and Title IX compliance, earning recognition from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association and Cornell University.
“Sports aren’t just games—they’re a lens into how communities survive and thrive.” —Kyle Evans, Concrete Jungle Podcast, 2024
Kyle Koster is a sports media analyst and NBA specialist currently shaping coverage at Sports Illustrated. With a career spanning The Big Lead and Chicago Sun-Times, his work dissects the intersection of athlete empowerment, broadcast innovation, and organizational strategy.
“The best sports stories aren’t just about what happens on the court—they’re about how we watch, discuss, and reinvent the games we love.”
Recent accolades include the 2024 Sports Business Journal award for his coverage of player-led media ventures. His analysis regularly influences front-office decisions and broadcast partnerships.
As Outside's lead gear columnist and a contributing editor at Runner's World, Jhung occupies a unique position bridging technical analysis and mainstream accessibility. Her work focuses on three key pillars:
We tested over 75 trail shoes across hundreds of miles of rocky singletrack, sandy paths, and muddy forests. These 14 stood out as the top performers.
How to Enjoy Running So You Keep Clocking Miles
These off-road-ready supershoes provide pop while adapting to tippy terrain
Madison Williams is a breaking news specialist at Sports Illustrated, covering U.S. sports through the lenses of culture, business, and innovation. With bylines in The Sporting News and academic credentials from Northwestern’s Medill School, she brings analytical depth to trending stories.
“The best sports writing doesn’t just chronicle events—it decodes how they reshape industries.”
Recent accolades include a 2024 Associated Press Sports Editors award for her investigation into youth sports sponsorship deals, cementing her status as a journalist who bridges boardroom decisions and on-field action.
Currently anchoring The Athletic’s Premier League coverage while maintaining an award-winning sideline in speculative fiction editing. His dual expertise makes him uniquely positioned to analyze both sports systems and narrative structures.
Michael McCarthy is a senior writer at Front Office Sports, specializing in the financial and cultural dynamics of professional sports. With bylines in The New York Times, CNBC, and Sporting News, he dissects high-stakes media rights deals, athlete branding, and league economics.
Based in New Jersey, McCarthy combines reporting with academia, teaching journalism at Rutgers University since 2015. Avoid pitching amateur sports or event coverage, as his focus remains on the business behind the games.
Mike Williams serves as publisher and lead journalist at The Patriot, a weekly newspaper anchoring community discourse in Virginia’s New River Valley. His reporting spans three core beats:
With over a decade of community reporting experience, Williams maintains a reader-first approach—whether covering breaking news or memorializing local legacies. His work remains essential reading for understanding Appalachian Virginia’s evolving identity.
Robert Mays is The Athletic’s senior NFL writer and host of The Athletic Football Show, focusing on roster construction strategies and coaching philosophies. With 14+ years of experience across Grantland, The Ringer, and The Athletic, he’s become a leading voice in analyzing how front offices balance immediate needs with long-term planning.
Scott Wheeler is a national reporter for The Athletic, where he specializes in NHL Draft prospects and international hockey tournaments. With a unique background spanning investigative journalism and political analysis, Wheeler brings depth to sports reporting through geopolitical context and data-driven insights.
Jeff Darlington is ESPN’s premier NFL correspondent, specializing in athlete narratives that intersect with cultural and strategic trends. His work combines investigative rigor with cinematic storytelling, making him one of sports journalism’s most influential voices.
Darlington avoids coverage of collegiate athletics and amateur leagues, preferring the high-stakes dynamics of professional sports. His recent work explores how AI is transforming scouting—a fertile ground for tech-savvy sources.
Tom Ley (Editor-in-Chief, Defector) reshaped sports media through his work at Deadspin and Defector. His reporting blends cultural criticism with incisive analysis of media economics.
player interviews, traditional business reporting
We identify Arthur as the premier journalist for understanding how NFL teams balance financial realities with human capital decisions. His work at Pro Football Network provides:
With 83% of his articles generating follow-up analysis from ESPN and The Athletic, Arthur’s insights create secondary news cycles - making him a high-value target for strategic PR professionals.
Zach Harper is The Athletic's lead NBA columnist and podcast host, renowned for blending advanced analytics with pop culture references. His 16-year career spans:
Harper seeks stories that:
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