The Stadium Hostage Guide: How Owners Extort Cities

Owners threaten to leave, cities pay up, and the con repeats. A VDG Sports field manual for reading how owners extort cities for stadiums and get away with it.

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The NFL’s $110 Billion Deal Means the Networks Covering the League Are Also Paying It

22 May 202611 min read

The NFL’s media deals run through 2033 and are worth roughly $110 billion. The networks paying that bill are the same ones covering the league.

Why ESPN Stopped Informing You and Started Addicting You - VDG Sports

Why ESPN Stopped Informing You and Started Addicting You

1 April 202611 min read

You sit down for twenty minutes to learn what happened last night and an hour later you are watching men argue. Why ESPN stopped informing you and started addicting you.

From Screamin’ A. to Skip Bayless: The Sports Debate Character - VDG Sports

From Screamin’ A. to Skip Bayless: The Sports Debate Character

2 July 202611 min read
Discover how sports debate show characters revolutionized television, tracing the rise of performative journalism and iconic hosts like Smith and Bayless.
The Evolution of Sports Commentary: From Print to Podcasts - VDG Sports

The Evolution of Sports Commentary: From Print to Podcasts

31 March 20264 min read
Explore the evolution sports commentary, from print media to podcasts. Discover key figures and trends in sports broadcasting history. A deep dive!
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How to Spot Fake News in Sports Media: A Fact-Checking Guide

8 February 20267 min read
Combat fake news in sports media! Learn how to identify misinformation, biased reporting, and propaganda. Stay informed and protect the games we love.
The Untold Secrets of How Sports Insiders Get Their “Scoops” - VDG Sports

The Untold Secrets of How Sports Insiders Get Their “Scoops”

1 June 202613 min read

A verified account drops a scoop at 11:47 on a Tuesday night. The untold secrets of how sports insiders get their scoops, and why the fan is usually the mark.

Uncovering Sports Scandals: Media Coverage Exposed - VDG Sports

Uncovering Sports Scandals: Media Coverage Exposed

12 August 202611 min read

Some outlets dig deep on sports scandals, others cover them selectively or become part of the scandal. A look at integrity issues and the coverage itself.

Psychology of the Sports Hot Take: Why Your Brain Is Wired to Click - VDG Sports

Psychology of the Sports Hot Take: Why Your Brain Is Wired to Click

2 June 202613 min read

You knew it was garbage and clicked anyway. The psychology behind the sports hot take explains why your brain is wired to reward bad analysis.

Lack of Diversity in Sports Media: Representation & Opportunities - VDG Sports

Lack of Diversity in Sports Media: Representation & Opportunities

3 January 20268 min read
Understand the lack of diversity in sports media, its effects, and solutions for a more inclusive field. Explore representation and opportunities.
Fan Perspectives: How Biased Sports Media Affects the Experience - VDG Sports

Fan Perspectives: How Biased Sports Media Affects the Experience

31 January 20269 min read
How does sports media bias affect fan perspectives? Explore the impact on the viewing experience and fan opinions. Understand sports bias today.