John Affleck
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Journalism Department Head / Knight Chair in Sports Journalism and Society at Penn State
Joined March 2009
How prop bets and the sheer size of the sports betting industry have become a concern ... https://t.co/4W8x7RQIYL via @ConversationUS
theconversation.com
With wagers available on everything ranging from a pitcher throwing a strike to a wide receiver catching a touchdown, athletes are increasingly tempted to game the system.
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Interviewed people with answers about how sports journalism can have success covering women's sports... @justwsports @SarahSpain @usatstudioix
https://t.co/aZFyYw9S1i
forbes.com
With the boom in women's sports, sports journalism must evolve to keep pace with fan interest. But how? The answer comes back to good reporting and corporate support.
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Heartening to see hundreds of journalists at @IRE_NICAR … lot of folks out there who do good work.
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Good information. Suspect similar stats would be found in other states: Universities power the economy, drive innovation and growth. https://t.co/EUV4CtfzBf
psu.edu
Penn State is a driver of economic growth and opportunity in Pennsylvania, delivering $15.8 billion to the commonwealth’s economy and supporting nearly 110,000 jobs, according to a newly released...
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Scottish club crowdfunds $2.7 million, uses social media to pull in fans from ... via @pittsburghpg COOLEST team in soccer! #soccer #Scotland
post-gazette.com
GLASGOW, Scotland — A wee Scottish soccer club may be one of the sport’s most interesting teams at the moment, offering an experiment in social...
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I found this a good explainer on the logic free trade supporters … and the Gipper could really read a line. — President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987 https://t.co/PcsQ5cTINB via @YouTube
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FIFA: '26 World Cup final to have halftime show *** Comment: More than any political gesture, this move shows the cultural power of the USA … and $ in the sports biz. #whogetspaid
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Kids, back in my day, all the Super Bowls were like this. We had to sit through the Vikings and Broncos and Bills scoring a combined 2 points in 18 big games. We watched the games on Super Sunday, which back then was called Super Tuesday … #SuperBowl
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Chiefs roundly booed as Mahomes and company come out for warmups. We’re seated on the Eagles side of the field but a little more green than red in the stands. #SuperBowlLIX
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Super Bowl Features A Host Of Philanthropic Efforts via @forbes
forbes.com
NEW ORLEANS _ Aspects of the Super Bowl’s Media Row were flashier.
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Our students have done a very nice job working with @AP_Sports at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Here's a piece we liked and really works for these two teams... https://t.co/GfZZMiNfIA
apnews.com
With the Kansas City Chiefs gearing up for their third Super Bowl in as many seasons and the Philadelphia Eagles returning for their second in three years, Sunday will showcase a myriad of players...
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That’s the crowd around Saquon at the Eagles’ Super Bowl media availability this morning.
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A KRAFTY No. 3 in the nation for Penn State in the Fall Learfield Cup standings, tops in Big Ten. Kudos to: + No. 1 Women’s VBall (100) + No. 5 Football (75) + Women’s Soccer (73) + Women’s Cross-Country (60)
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So happy that @ScoutBassett visited our @AWSMPennState meeting tonight. Inspirational advocate for women’s sports and @USParalympics athletes. Congrats on the get to @amandav_3 !!!
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The hate on this platform directed at people for doing their best to win a football 🏈 game is outta control. Watch a report on the LA fires for 30 seconds and get some perspective.
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