When was The Sporting News first published and where?
The first edition of The Sporting News hit newsstands on the 17th of March 1886 in St. Louis.
Questions about The Sporting News
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who founded The Sporting News and what sports did it cover initially?
Alfred H. Spink launched this weekly newspaper to cover baseball, horse racing, and professional wrestling.
What year did The Sporting News transition from a newspaper to a digital-only publication?
Sporting News published its final issue as a print publication in December 2012 and shifted to becoming a digital-only publication immediately following that decision.
Which award named after J. G. Taylor Spink was established by the Baseball Writers Association of America?
The Baseball Writers' Association of America established the J. G. Taylor Spink Award in his honor following his death in 1962.
How many books are included in the The Sporting News archives acquired by Lindenwood University?
The collection consists of over 10,000 books covering baseball, football, hockey, basketball, NCAA, and other sports.