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Newspaper Crisis: Youth Choose Games Over Sports Journalism

2/13/2026

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Story summary

The author notes a crisis in the newspaper industry as young readers disengage from reading sports sections.
They recall their youth reading various sports publications to show how engagement was higher back then.
They note their son relies on video games and social media for information instead of traditional newspapers.
They lament the loss of the thrill of reading sports journalism and doubt today’s youth will appreciate the experience.

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Story summary

The author notes a crisis in the newspaper industry as young readers disengage from reading sports sections.
They recall their youth reading various sports publications to show how engagement was higher back then.
They note their son relies on video games and social media for information instead of traditional newspapers.
They lament the loss of the thrill of reading sports journalism and doubt today’s youth will appreciate the experience.