Web now the primary source for sports news

It was interesting to read a report last week from Burst Media that indicated that the web is now the primary source for sports news and information. According to a survey (2,200 adults 18 years and older), the statistical breakdown is as follows:

“For both men and women (36.1% and 32.7%, respectively) the Web is the go-to for sports news, which is followed by local TV programming (23.7%), national TV networks (15.1%), local newspapers (6.7%), national newspapers (3.6%), and sports radio (2.9%).

This trend is particularly prevalent among the important 18-24 and 25-34 age segments, as we’ve seen in action with our Sports Opinion website, The Roar, which has been steadily growing its traffic over the past twelve months.