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Radio & TV Speech Exam 1

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Three positions associated with sports broadcasting

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Three positions associated with sports broadcasting

Sportscaster, play-by-play announcer (PBP), play analyst

they function similarly to the news anchor except that they deliver sports news. They usually select and write sports stories, interview sports personalities, and provide results of games played.

Play by play announcer and play analyst

these two usually work together to describe the action of the game or sporting event

play by play annoouncer

this announcer usually give the play by play action of each sporting event even if there aren't any plays. He explains in detail what is happening in the game.

this announcer is usually known as the "color commentator" they give analysis of the event along with insight of the background into the game or contest