Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score !
This week, our panel talks about what goes into creating sports stories and sports coverage in the modern era of new media. Then, a roundtable discussion about the controversies surrounding Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas and Super Bowl quarterback Cam Newton, including how new and social media have shaped their respective stories. Plus, a look in on the big stories of the sports world, including a dive for the gold, the NFL trying to suspend players, and who was the biggest standout from the Rio Olympics?
All of this, plus our nominees for the weekly #KTSPod awards. Cast your votes on twitter using the hashtag #KTSPolls.
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This week’s guests are Justin Tinsley from The Undefeated (@JustinTinsley), Michelle Jinks from NFLFemale.com (@TheSportsJinks) and Tyler Ball from KTSPod (@taball1). This week’s show is moderated by Don Delarente (@DonDelarente).
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Play of the Week
- #BlackGirlMagic shines at the Rio Olympics
- Neymar scores 14 seconds into Brazil’s 6-0 semifinal victory over Honduras, the fastest goal in Olympic history.
- Japan surprising everyone and racing to a silver medal anchored by half-Jamaican Aska Cambridge
Note: Cambridge trains with Racers Track Club with Bolt, Asafa Powell, and Johan Blake
Ride the Pine
- Haitian hurdler Jeffrey Julmis falls on the FIRST hurdle after he showboats
- Olympic referees being removed by AIBA after three controversial decisions in succession.
- Ryan Lochte apologists and defenders
Score of the week
- 43.03 seconds – New 400M World Record set by Wayde van Niekerk of South Africa.
- 9 – Usain Bolt’s career gold medal total.
- 47-0 – USA Women’s Basketball record since 1992.
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About the Know the Score team:
Don Delarente
“I consider myself a sports super nerd. I’m #HTTR and #BeatDook till I die.” Member of the #RampantBlackNeckaryCrew. Don is also the co-host of CSPN’s pro wrestling podcast The WrassleCast.
Follow Don on twitter @DonDelarente
Tyler Ball
Tyler Ball has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience covering intercollegiate sports, particularly at the Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) of our nation.With over 10 years of service at N.C. A&T State University, Tyler has had access to some of the best athletes over the past 20 years. Tyler is a Sports Media Journalist and blog contributor whose work has been featured in the Associated Press, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated.
Follow Tyler on twitter @taball1
Jessy
Future graphic designer. Food lover. Baker/cook when the moment strikes. Arsenal FC. Baltimore Ravens.
Follow Jessica on twitter @thatssojessy
Visit Jessica’s blog jesscancode.com
Nubyjas Wilborn
“Crossfitter, born again Runner & craft beer lover. multimedia sports journalist. Here to incite, enlighten, & entertain.” Nubyjas is a health/fitness & food reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat. Nubyjas also hosts “Beer, It Is”, the brand-new CSPN podcast about craft beer.
Follow Nubyjas on twitter @nwilborn19
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