The opinions sports fans formulate are often influenced by the portrayal of those deemed closest to the action. In particular, the casual fans perceptions of their favorite team can be quite distorted if nuanced bias seeps into the media’s reporting. Furthermore, even keen sports followers must stay alert when media members are more interested in promotion than objective reporting and analysis.

Have you ever felt a disconnect between the results on the field, court, or rink and how the Twin Cities sports “media” often portrays those results?

Be it local sports news broadcasters, talk radio personalities, newspaper columnists, game day play by play and color commentary personnel, or post game interviewers, how many in this market really take an objective approach to their efforts?

As the lines between sports journalism and ad hoc sports entertainment continue to blur, it is important to understand the background and motives of the people who offer up news, commentary, and opinion related to the Twin Cities sports scene.

We hope WWW.HOMERSOTA.COM helps bring context and clarity to what sports fans are seeing, hearing, and reading in the Twin Cities while having a few laughs.



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Ancient Greek writer Homer wakes up from his 2500 year slumber to give his insight on the Minnesota sports press.  His inagural observations deal with a media member that may have actually met him...
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