sportswriter
UK: ˈspɔːtsˌraɪtə | US: ˈspɔːrtsˌraɪtər
n. a journalist who writes about sports, especially for newspapers or magazines
The word "sportswriter" is a compound noun formed by combining "sports" (derived from Old French "desport," meaning "leisure" or "recreation," later narrowing to athletic contests) and "writer" (from Old English "writan," meaning "to score or inscribe"). The term emerged in the late 19th century as journalism expanded to cover organized sports, reflecting the specialization of writers in this field. The morphemes retain their original meanings, logically combining to describe a professional who reports on athletic events.
The sportswriter covered the championship game for the local newspaper.
She became a renowned sportswriter after years of insightful columns.
The sportswriter interviewed the team’s coach after the victory.
His dream was to work as a sportswriter for a major sports network.
The sportswriter’s article highlighted the athlete’s record-breaking performance.