Sports Media Articles and Commentary 3 - October 19

“How a Legendary Sportswriter Found a New Home Team” - Patrick J. Kiger, AARP (Aug 29, 2023)


After decades covering major sporting events, Dave Kindred returned to his hometown to cover a girls’ high-school basketball team, rediscovering purpose and community through local storytelling.

My thoughts - Dave Kindred’s shift from global stages to a small-town high school gym is a powerful reminder that great sports-writing doesn’t always demand superstar headlines - it demands humanity. His writing proves tone can change without losing depth, moving from elite competition to backyard community games with equal respect and curiosity. I admire how Kindred reconnects with his roots, showing a writer’s brand can evolve rather than ossify. He treats the Lady Potters’ story with the same seriousness he once reserved for Olympic champions, teaching me that consistency of voice matters more than magnitude of subject. The piece demonstrates that empathy and presence - listening to players, fans and families - form the backbone of memorable storytelling. For my own writing, it inspires me to seek authenticity in every venue, whether a packed arena or a small-town court.

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