sportscasting
Americannoun
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the reporting of a sports event by radio or television broadcast.
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the occupation of a sportscaster.
Etymology
Origin of sportscasting
First recorded in 1965–70; sportscast + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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This profession demands a new prime directive: an unswerving commitment to truth-telling, rather than cheerleading, sportscasting or seeking to win a popularity contest.
From Salon • Nov. 8, 2022
She appeared to have jettisoned that persona, in the same way she once discarded beauty pageants and sportscasting.
From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2022
He did OK, but network sportscasting is not a place where “OK” has them sending limos and circulating glossy photos.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2021
I began to plead to be released from my contract so I could go back to sportscasting.
From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2021
The former Miss America who became a female sportscasting pioneer on CBS’ “The NFL Today” and served as the first lady of Kentucky.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2020
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