Associated Press Sports Editors

17/08/2026

Covering the LA28 Olympics? APSE shared an important update on the credential process while members also discussed new leadership and possible changes to journalism contests. Get the details.

APSE discusses contest changes, LA 2028 credentials at 2026 closing meeting By Erik Hall - July 25, 2026 0 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp APSE president Perry Keys presides over the closing meeting at the 2026 Summer Conference in Arlington, Virginia, on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Seated are first vice pr...

07/08/2026

Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. So what are you going to do with today?

That was the challenge Perryn Keys delivered as he took over as APSE president, blending humor, heartbreak, gratitude and a call for sports journalists to approach their work — and their lives — with urgency. Read his full speech: https://apsportseditors.com/perryn-keys-opens-apse-presidency-with-an-emotional-call-to-make-today-matter/

06/08/2026

APSE is adding a new contest category recognizing excellence in coverage of the transgender community in sports.

Read APSE first vice president Erik Hall’s full announcement from the 2026 Summer Conference in Arlington: https://apsportseditors.com/apse-adds-new-contest-category-for-excellence-in-transgender-sports-coverage/

03/08/2026

As Jersey Sports Zone begins its 10th year, the outlet is seeking APSE membership to showcase its work, learn from industry peers and expand its national network: https://apsportseditors.com/jersey-sports-zone-applies-for-apse-membership-as-it-begins-10th-year/

02/08/2026

How should journalists cover WWE, UFC and PBR while respecting the people, personalities and storytelling behind the spectacle?

WWE star Ethan Page, UFC fighter Kyle Daukaus and aspiring PBR competitor Moria Novakoski shared what reporters should know during the APSE Summer Conference. Read more: https://apsportseditors.com/how-should-sports-journalists-cover-wwe-ufc-and-pbr-ethan-page-weighs-in/

31/07/2026

At the APSE Summer Conference, journalists and communications professionals discussed how newsrooms can improve coverage of LGBTQ+ athletes while protecting their safety, respecting their identities and avoiding stereotypes.

Read the key takeaways from the conversation: https://apsportseditors.com/how-sports-journalists-can-improve-coverage-of-lgbtq-and-transgender-athletes/

30/07/2026

What role should Congress play in the future of college sports?

NCAA president Charlie Baker, Sen. Eric Schmitt and journalist Ross Dellenger examined the Protect College Sports Act — and the many questions still facing college athletics — during the 2026 APSE Summer Conference. Read more: https://apsportseditors.com/charlie-baker-eric-schmitt-discuss-congress-role-in-college-sports/

29/07/2026

Thank you to all the speakers, panelists and moderators, including NCAA president Charlie Baker, Senator Eric Schmitt, Ethan Page of WWE, Moria Kovakoski of PBR, Kyle Daukaus of UFC, Washington Post sports department alumni, Jonathan Lovitz of Human Rights Campaign, Monica Lewis of Howard University, the Baltimore Banner vertical video stars, our student panelists, our contest winners and our APSE members who contributed their time and expertise. To read more about what we learned at the APSE summer conference, go to apsportseditors.com.

29/07/2026

What happened inside The Washington Post before it eliminated one of the country’s most respected sports departments?

Former Post reporters and editors shared what they saw, how morale deteriorated, and what the layoffs mean for sports journalism during a candid panel at the 2026 APSE Summer Conference. Read the full story: https://apsportseditors.com/inside-the-washington-post-sports-departments-collapse-and-the-fallout/

28/07/2026

Deadlines, meetings, breaking news and personal responsibilities can make time feel like a sports journalist’s most limited resource. At the APSE Summer Conference, award-winning journalists shared practical strategies for planning smarter, prioritizing effectively and preventing burnout. Read their advice: https://apsportseditors.com/how-sports-journalists-can-manage-time-prevent-burnout-and-stay-productive/