Yara Haddad
Staff Writer
Yara Haddad is a staff writer focusing on how we consume and create sports narratives. Her work delves into broadcast innovations, the power of fan culture, and the global language of competition. Prior to The Sporting Room, she spent five years as a producer and reporter at WNYC, creating the award-winning audio documentary 'The Roar from Afar.' Her reporting on the evolving landscape of sports media has been featured in WIRED and The Verge. She holds a master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
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Jakub Dobes's Resilience Drives Goaltending Success
In a decisive Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Second Round, Jakub Dobes stopped 37 shots, becoming only the second goalie in NHL history, after Ken Dryden, to win multiple road Game 7s in a single pl
May 20, 2026 · 2 min read
AI Accelerates Decline of Written Word in Modern Era
In the last five years, the average time people spend reading long-form articles online plummeted by 15%.
May 20, 2026 · 3 min read
St. Helens Punished for Playoff Final Spying
St. Helens, one of rugby league's most decorated clubs, was hit with a £50,000 fine by the Rugby Football League (RFL) after assistant coach Mark Davies admitted to using binoculars to spy on rival Wi
May 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Antonio Cerda Wins 1944 Cordoba PGA Championship
Antonio Cerda, a golfer who amassed 23 tournament victories in Argentina, including multiple Argentine Opens in the 1940s and 50s, holds a record of zero wins on the Korn Ferry Tour.
May 19, 2026 · 3 min read
How Fan-Created Content Is Reshaping Sports Engagement in 2026
At EURO 2024, fan reaction edits, duets, and explainers on TikTok frequently generated more engagement than official clips, according to sports industry & technology trends 2026 - watchers.
May 19, 2026 · 3 min read
AI-Powered Tech Advancements Revolutionizing Live Sports
In July 2023, cable and broadcast television viewership in the U.
May 18, 2026 · 6 min read