sportscasting

American  

[spawrts-kas-ting, -kah-sting, spohrts-] / ˈspɔrtsˌkæs tɪŋ, -ˌkɑ stɪŋ, ˈspoʊrts- /

noun

1. the reporting of a sports event by radio or television broadcast.

2. the occupation of a sportscaster.

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Etymology

Origin of sportscasting

First recorded in 1965–70; sportscast + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The call from ringside, by the king of obnoxious sportscasting, Howard Cosell, marked the fight and the fighters for the ages.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025

This profession demands a new prime directive: an unswerving commitment to truth-telling, rather than cheerleading, sportscasting or seeking to win a popularity contest.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2022

Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Halloran began his sportscasting career after graduating in 1962 from the University of Miami, where he played on the golf team.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2022

To many young women who hoped to have careers in sportscasting, seeing her sharing the studio desk with Mr. Musburger, Mr. Cross and Mr. Snyder and discussing the day’s games was inspiring.

From New York Times • May 16, 2020

Buck’s foray into this realm of playful sportscasting began with a text from his boss, who joked he could call Internet videos to stay sharp.

From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2020