With newspapers changing and the Web becoming a destination for breaking news and alternative forms of story telling, APSE decided it was the right time to start honoring the best newspaper sports Web sites.
There were two divisions judged by a panel of APSE members: under 1 million unique visitors during a month and over 1 million unique visitors during a month.
As is the case of the best sports sections judged by APSE, a top 10 and an honorable mention group of 10 were selected.
"The judges came away very impressed by the efforts evidenced on the day we randomly selected," said Gerry Ahern, Assistant Managing Editor for Yahoo! Sports. "From microsites for specific local teams and sports, to video, to blogs, to live chats, to breaking news, the editors clearly understand the importance of not only drawing, but trying to engage their audiences.
"Getting down to a top 20 in each category was very difficult. There’s a lot of great work being done."
APSE plans to add additional Web site categories to the annual contest.
APSE will judge section and writing categories starting March 7 in Kissimmee, Fla.
The top Web sites and other winners will be honored at APSE’s annual convention in Salt Lake City on June 26.
For more information on the contest or to be a judge, contact Phil Kaplan, APSE First Vice President and contest chair. 865-755-6326, kaplanp@knoxnews.com
OVER 1 MILLION UNIQUES
Top 10
Boston Globe
Los Angeles Times
Miami Herald
New York Daily News
New York Times
The Oklahoman
Philadelphia Daily News/Philadelphia Inquirer
St. Petersburg Times
USA Today
Washington Post
Arizona Republic
Chicago Tribune
Dallas Morning News
Detroit News
Des Moines Register
Indianapolis Star
Las Vegas Sun
Palm Beach Post
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
St. Louis Post Dispatch
