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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George had been crowned Miss America in 1971 and later became one of the few women in sportscasting, co-hosting the CBS pregame football show “The NFL Today.”
From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2022
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
Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Halloran began his sportscasting career after graduating in 1962 from the University of Miami, where he played on the golf team.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 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
Marv Albert, whose rapid-fire coverage became an N.B.A. soundtrack for almost 60 years, will retire from sportscasting after the 2021 postseason, his employer, Turner Sports, announced on Monday.
From New York Times • May 17, 2021
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