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Roy Peter Clark, L. Jon Wertheim speaking at sports writing workshop at IUPUI Aug. 31, 2010

INDIANAPOLIS — Two of America’s most accomplished journalists and authors will talk about strategies for outstanding sports writing at a special workshop next month sponsored by the Indiana University National Sports Journalism Center and the Associated Press Sports Editors.
The leader of the seminar will be Roy Peter Clark, who is the author of a new book, The Glamour of Grammar: A Guide to the Magic and Mystery of Practical English (Little, Brown and Co.), and has spoken about the craft of writing on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “Today,” NPR and at conferences all over the world.

Football preview sections still resonate in print while innovating online Aug. 31, 2010

Call it a holding strong to tradition, or call it a backlash against the Internet culture. But even while news organizations are increasingly tailoring content for the web, many are continuing to commit hours and newsprint to their high school football previews, with the Internet serving as support.

Mojica leads APSE scholarship class Aug. 25, 2010

She’s one of four college students to receive a $1,500 grant as they pursue careers in sports journalism.

APSE first: UNC’s Minogue becomes initial college-age member Aug. 8, 2010

Kevin Minogue, a junior and intern at the Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer, breaks new ground as the organization’s No. 1 participant on campus.

Region notes: Moran takes helm at Daily Hampshire Gazette Aug. 7, 2010

Mike Moran is the new sports editor at the paper in Northampton, Mass. He replaces Stan Moulton, who was promoted to online managing editor for GazetteNET.

On the Move: Cincinnati Enquirer taps Forbis as sports editor Aug. 6, 2010

Barry Forbis leaves the Orlando Senitnel to return to his roots and lead the department in the Queen City.

Riverside’s Campbell dies in accident Aug. 5, 2010

The 32-year veteran had many roles within the department, including high school editor, page designer and copy editor.

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Phil Kaplan

Phil Kaplan

President
Knoxville (Tenn.)
News Sentinel

Michael Anastasi

Michael Anastasi

First Vice President
Salt Lake Tribune

Gerry Ahern

Gerry Ahern

Second Vice President
Yahoo! Sports

BenBrigandi

Ben Brigandi

Third Vice President
Williamsport (Pa.)
Sun-Gazette

Jack Berninger

Jack Berninger

Executive Director
Richmond Times-Dispatch (retired)

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In the News

Jul 1, 2010Accreditation for ’12 Olympics begins July 27

The U.S. Olympic Committee will accept requests from United States media organizations beginning July 27 for accreditation to the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Jun 28, 2010April 5, June 27 mandatory dates for 2010 contest

Monday, April 5 and Sunday, June 27 are the first two mandatory dates selected for the 2010 Associated Press Sports Editors contest, first vice president and contest coordinator Michael Anastasi announced Saturday.

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