International Journal of Sport Communication

Thanks to all of our awesome contributors, reviewers, and readers‼️ Our new Journal Impact Factor (JIF: @Clarivate) is now up to 2.0‼️

The @IJSC_journal Editor's Pick is: Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Analytics in Sport Communication: Advancing Environmental Sustainability through Stakeholder-Centered Strategies! You can check out this article by Dr. Li, Dr. Ren, and Dr. Yoon here: journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…

Fascinating new research by @tylerratts and @ruihley is now available in the latest issue (19/1)! Go check out their work if you are interested in fantasy football, sport podcasts, or both! Click link below: journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…

New research from @LianneFoti (@UofGuelphNews , @LangUofG ) and others highlights how local athletes can act as credible nano influencers, demonstrating a bottom-up model for improving sport culture through values-based communication! Check it out here: journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…

Vol 1⃣9⃣ - Issue 1⃣ of 2026 is now in-print‼️ This issue includes: 7⃣ Research Articles 2⃣ Student Papers & 2⃣ Case Studies Congrats to the 29 scholars and many thanks to all of the reviewers that contributed to this issue‼️ Find them here: journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…

New original research now available online! This study examines how AI-enhanced analytics improve sustainability communication in sport, reveals stakeholder acceptance, adoption barriers, and a model positioning AI as a strategic enabler of engagement. journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…

New student research is now available online! Check out the most recent research, titled "Why Users Keep Watching: An Integration Model of Motivations and Acceptance in Sports-OTT Engagement" below: journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…

New student research now available! This study examines former Division I athletes’ transition out of sport, showing closure as key to well-being, athletic identity’s indirect effects, and the critical role of supportive communication in mental health. tinyurl.com/5brd7e6f

New research from @Kapriatta (@HowardHUSB)! This study examines fans’ moral outrage and empathetic anger over Favour Ofili’s Olympic exclusion, showing how leadership failures disrupt social identity, reshape loyalty, and drive social media expression. tinyurl.com/5n7pfuyz

New research by Dr. Streeter (@Nichols_College, @WestfieldState) He studied whether NCAA men’s soccer coaches’ halftime communication influences match outcomes - extending Motivating Language Theory to sport! Check it out below: journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…

A new case study from Dr. Frederick (@SPADUofL) and Dr. Pegoraro (@uofg) is now available online as the authors dive into the case of @rachlgunn and the @AUSOlympicTeam through the lens of crisis communication and image-repair! journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…

You can access our @IJSC_journal article here (journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…). #SportsBiz #WNBA #Basketball

Read original research from @IJSC_journal! Clash of the Titans: The Sino-American Geopolitical Rivalry at the 2022 and 2024 Olympics in Beijing and Paris doi.org/10.1123/ijsc.2… #sportcommunication

Now available online - Dr. Kucek (@JohnCarrollU) examines second-screen usage amongst a range of social media platforms and across different levels of team identification! journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…

The final Issue of 2025 (18/4) is now in-print❕ This issue includes: 1⃣Commentary 7⃣Research Articles 2⃣Case Studies and a Book Review Congrats to the 37 contributing scholars and many thanks to all of the reviewers that aided this issue❕ journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…

If you are interested in the textbook "Sport and the Media: Managing the Nexus" - Make sure to check out Anna Hrbackova's review below! journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…

Very interesting project with colleagues on “Crisis, Kickoff, & Controversy: A Case Study of Social Media Discourse Around Hurricane Helene” @IJSC_journal on impact w/Carolinas and Clemson's decision to play a home football game during recovery journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…

Now available online, a great new article on in-seat mobile ordering at stadiums. Interesting insights into a growing trend! Find it here: journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…

A new paper is now available online! This new piece, titled / Does Communication Matter in Relationships? The Association Between Relationship-Cultivation Strategies and Government–Public Relationships in Sport-Event Management / Can be found here: journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/…

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❗️SPECIAL ISSUE❗️Politics, Sport, and Communication: A Global Perspective - is published! Thanks to the guest editors (Drs. Gang, Latififard, & Mirer), and the 1⃣6⃣ authors who contributed their research, as well as a case study, 3⃣ book reviews, an interview, and a commentary!