[2] Notable sports commentators include Joe Buck, Brent Musburger, and Max Kellerman.
Due to the invention of the penny press and the adoption of mass production throughout the United States, newspapers became more affordable.
With newspapers more widely accessible, the demand for sports journalism quickly began to rise.
[5] In the mid to late 1800s, newspapers only dedicated 0.4 percent of their page to sports or sports-related topics.
[7] Technological advancements, such as the television and the internet, helped change the coverage of sports to statistical analysis instead of play-by-plays and general summaries.
Common courses include news reporting, media ethics, sports psychology, and magazine writing.
Sports data analysts also are responsible for helping turn stats into digestible storylines.
During a game or competition, a sports analyst will be assisting a coach with the proper decisions to make for the team’s best outcome.
[10] The number of sports analyst jobs is predicted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to decrease by 9% between 2014 and 2024.