Here we are right in the midst of Olympics season, and just like everyone else, CJR has caught the snow bug and witnessed plenty of sports performances worthy of morning-after chatter.
But what sports journalism performances ought to win a medal? Who is doing the best job explaining the physics of ski jumping? Who is turning in athlete profiles that get beyond the trite? Whose calling
and commentary keeps you entertained and informed?
And, far off the winners stand, who’s been fouling it up? Do you think that NBC’s coverage has overdone the USA rah-rah? Are you bothered by the inevitable tape delay broadcasts? Do you still not understand curling? Did the press focus too much—or present too graphically—the death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili?
Sound off (with plenty of cowbell) below.
I believe the basic olympic coverage has been overdone. The journalistic powera seem to believe that huge numbers of people are fascinated by this massive array of events. Many people who are not that sports-oriented just don't get into this kind of Orwellian newsspeak activity. Also, the economic anxiety from massive joblessness is starting to really get on a lot of people's nerves. Perhaps a more interesting stress on the arts or creative American lifestyles would have been somewhat more appropriate. I would rather read more about things like the new interpretation of the great Arthur Miller play, 'A View from the Bridge.' Thanks for letting me express myself.
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