Monthly Archives: June 2012

AWSM and APSE combined to discuss the 40th anniversary of Title IX legislation Saturday morning during the sports media organizations' first joint national convention in Chicago.

APSE's annual 5K run at the Summer Convention has been renaned in honor of APSE member Craig Stanke of CBSSports.com. Stanke died in May at age 56.

It can be easy to get lost in the masses and follow the herd at an event as large as the Olympics. But at the APSE workshop, “The Olympics: Everything You Need to Know,” sports editors were offered some pointed advice and helpful tips about covering the Games.

USA Today Sports Media Group has committed a $1,000 sponsorship to APSE's Diversity Fellowship Program, joining The Sporting News and Digital First Media as gold-level sponsors of APSE's sports journalism management training program for women and editors of color.

In an age where print media is struggling, smaller papers must find ways to stay ahead of the curve and produce unique content to keep readers satisfied.

During a panel discussion titled, “What a Woman Wants,” held at the APSE and AWSM convention Friday panelists and participants discussed the consumption of sports content by women and how it has grown through the past 40 years.

Check out these highlights from the Associated Press Sports Editors Conference in Chicago; see sports veteran Sandy Rosenbush receive the Mary Garber Pioneer award, enjoy breath-taking views from the 20th floor of the Chicago Tribune and take a peek into the sessions and workshops.

APSE President Michael A. Anastasi's introductory remarks at the annual Red Smith Award induction luncheon in Chicago on June 22, 2012 were based on this text.

Frank Deford received the Red Smith Award at the APSE convention in Chicago, accepting the honor with a speech that started and ended with standing ovations and included stories of his career, wisdom about the profession and more than a few jokes that left a rapt audience roaring.

The Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, Syracuse’s ongoing ordeal with Bernie Fine and Robinson’s uncovering of the Miami Hurricanes football scandal were among the most prominent pieces of investigative journalism in the past year. Add in continuing fall out from Jim Tressel’s resignation at Ohio State and the role of investigative reporting continues to drive conversations about what makes journalism critical in an ever-changing industry.