Men’s soccer coach Sasho Cirovski speaks at end-of-year Povich Center reception

By Alex Tuerk University of Maryland men’s soccer coach Sasho Cirovski offered his advice on the mentality of a champion and the role of a sports reporter to journalism students at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism on Tuesday. “Your world is probably more challenging than most any professions coming out right now,” Cirovski said. “Much like my labor of coaching, it’s a labor of … Continue reading Men’s soccer coach Sasho Cirovski speaks at end-of-year Povich Center reception

Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism hosts ESPN’s Tisha Thompson

By Samantha Caruso Tisha Thompson spoke at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism Feb. 15 about her work for ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” and her career as an investigative reporter. The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism hosted the event. “Outside the Lines” sent Thompson to College Park in January for the Michigan State men’s basketball game against Maryland. Michigan State’s team has recently come … Continue reading Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism hosts ESPN’s Tisha Thompson

12th Povich Symposium covers social media, concussions

By Chris Tulp A panel of distinguished sports journalists discussed the changing winds in sports among other topics Nov. 7 at the Shirley Povich Symposium. Povich’s son and talk show host Maury Povich moderated the symposium. The panel included Bob Costas, sportscaster at NBC, Christine Brennan, columnist at USA Today Sports, and Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, co-hosts of ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption. The first … Continue reading 12th Povich Symposium covers social media, concussions