Broadcasters Quote by Bob Costas
“There are some times when sports rises to the level of news and when sports broadcasters acquit themselves as well as the best news broadcasters do, they aren't there to dramatize. They're there as journalists.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports journalism discussion, date unknown
Sports reporting should prioritize factual journalism over dramatization, matching news standards.
In simple terms: Sports news belongs to journalism.
Treat sports stories with journalistic rigor.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- sports events
- broadcasts
- press releases
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can sports media maintain credibility while engaging audiences?
- What standards should guide sports reporting?
Balancing entertainment value with factual integrity can be challenging.