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Taking the Sports World by Storm

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I write online sports articles. I write product descriptions. I write hockey cards. I write... a lot. Why not add a blog to my arsenal? Yes, this is my first post on my personal blog. I won't waste your time with background on me or anything. If you're interested in that, check out the following websites: The Hockey Writers (author page) KSDK Blues page Hockey Podcast Directory (personal site) Twitter: @jponder94 This post is mostly directed to those that already read my work, follow me on Twitter, converse with me on a regular basis or simply troll me on Reddit. I've got some new things in the works that I couldn't think how else to release the info except for opening a blog. Then it got me thinking (scary, I know), you should have a blog anyway . I mean, I do proclaim myself as  a writer. (courtesy SnapCall) Part 1: For the Cardinals fans First note goes out to the many people who have told me to get into baseball writing. I live in St. Loui...

Give Us a Chance: Why Bloggers Belong in Sports Media

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This archived post was originally published at LetsGoBlues.com , but has since been removed.  Does one bad apple truly spoil the entire bunch? Tim Tebow, rookie QB of the Denver Bronocs A few weeks ago, Denver Broncos' rookie quarterback Tim Tebow was approached in the locker room by two media members. Instead of doing their public duty and getting some answers out of the young football player, the two men decided to ask for autographs. This is quite the shameful act for people with press credentials. The two men obviously were escorted out of the stadium and had their press privileges revoked. The fire really started to light up when it was revealed that the two men were from a well-known blogging website. In reaction to this, it was leaked by Greg Wyshynski of Puck Daddy that the NHL held a conference call last week with team media relations directors and NHL executives regarding internet bloggers being given press privileges. Wyshynski, a distinguished member of the ...