Used to cover golf in my previous life. One guy who worked a lot of the same events for a major metro oftentimes showed up in basketball shorts...
Published my first novel at 13. Went on a whirlwind signing tour across the globe, won a Pulitzer and some other awards I can't remember, got...
I read this and thought, Shit, he just came in to an angry voicemail from a helicopter mom who thinks he hates her kid. Been there. But I never...
Hi folks. I've been approached by someone who I have covered for years to write a book of their memories in their little niche of the sports...
A lot of good stuff here. It's so sad what's happened to our business, and what's happening to us. Like I said on Page 1, some days I miss my old...
My first editor told me, when I was 24, that I should plan to be out of the business by 28 or else I'd suffer for a long, long time. I stayed in...
Things weren't as bad at my shop, but they were not good. We didn't have any layoffs (yet) but when someone jumped ship, they weren't replaced....
I have done some of that, but Ty understands why it isn't so satisfying anymore: Stringing now just feels like a part-time weekend job, no...
Thanks to all for lending a sympathetic ear. I'm glad I don't feel alone, and I'm glad some of you don't feel the way i do -- it makes me hope...
After almost 20 years in the business, I left newspapers a year ago. I now work in marketing. It's great on payday, and I don't have the daily...
Thanks for your help, Steak and Matt. You have sent me in the right direction. Now if someone wants to take this thread down the shitter, have...
I know a lot of us like to bash ESPN and its staff on this messageboard, but I need some help (seriously). I'd like to set up an interview with...
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