What do sports news reporters major in college?

chris b: What do sports news reporters major in in college?
I’m applying to colleges right now and I have different majors in my mind, mostly business/marketing. I’m a huge fan of sports and I’m wondering what sports news reporters major in in college?

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Answer by altaira_3
Journalism would be good.

Answer by bob
communications, jobs in that field however are extremely hard to find and very competitive.

You actually sound like you are in a similar position to me, i would like to do live radio broadcasts. But sinnce i’m realistic i am majoring in business and minoring in comm.

Answer by browneyedgirlx82
journalism, communications, telecommunications.

Answer by spot a
Journalism, language, and sport. It helps to be a top athlete as they get offered roles in the media. Try doing some freelance articles for your local paper on local sports events

Answer by olivia
journalism and i know some schools offer a sports in the media type of major.
so you could either double major or minor in it