sports anchor

Athletics news presenter

A sports anchor is a television or radio broadcaster who presents sports news and scores, typically as a segment within a broader newscast.

The role combines journalism with sports expertise, often featuring commentary and highlights: The sports anchor covered the playoffs with obvious enthusiasm.

Distinguished from play-by-play announcers who call live games.

Opposites
broadcast role

sports anchorplay-by-play announcer

One who describes unfolding action

color commentator · sideline reporter · field reporter · investigative journalist · courtside reporter

content domain

sports anchorpolitical correspondent

Journalist covering government news

war correspondent · news anchor · weather anchor · investigative reporter · weather presenter

on-air vs. off-air roles

sports anchorcamera operator

One who films

sports editor · production assistant

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G