Sports Media
When the Game Isn't on the Field: Sports Media Perpetuation of Sports Related Controversies
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Controversies are bound to happen, even in sports. However, due to the near constant coverage of sports in the media, athlete controversies are often perpetuated to a immoral degree. Sports media frames and sets agendas about particular sports controversies in such a way that makes audiences often form opinions of players regardless of their performances. This can be seen through athletes’ personal lives, potential performance-enhancing drug usage scandals, and political topics being connected to sports.
Fall Scholars Week 2023 Event
JMC 384
When the Game Isn't on the Field: Sports Media Perpetuation of Sports Related Controversies
Controversies are bound to happen, even in sports. However, due to the near constant coverage of sports in the media, athlete controversies are often perpetuated to a immoral degree. Sports media frames and sets agendas about particular sports controversies in such a way that makes audiences often form opinions of players regardless of their performances. This can be seen through athletes’ personal lives, potential performance-enhancing drug usage scandals, and political topics being connected to sports.