Definition

1. Noun:

   • A broadcast of sports news or commentary: A "sportscast" is a radio or television program that reports on sports events, provides scores, and offers commentary or analysis.

2. Verb:

   • To broadcast a sports event: To "sportscast" means to present or transmit a live or recorded sports event or sports news program on radio or television.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • I watch the evening sportscast every day to catch up on the latest scores.
  • The local radio station's sportscast is very popular with commuters.

• Verb:

  • She will sportscast the championship game for the national network this weekend.
  • He has sportscast major events like the Olympics and the World Cup.

Advanced Usage

• "To host a sportscast": To be the main presenter or anchor of a sports news program.

  • After years as a reporter, she was promoted to host the prime-time sportscast.

• "Live sportscast": A broadcast of a sports event as it is happening.

  • Millions tuned in for the live sportscast of the final match.

Variants and Related Words

• Sportscaster (n): A person who presents a sportscast; a sports commentator or announcer.

  • The veteran sportscaster is known for his insightful analysis.

• Sportscasting (n): The activity or profession of broadcasting sports events or news.

  • He made a career in sportscasting after retiring as a player.

Synonyms

• Sports broadcast (n): A transmission of sports content.
• Sports commentary (n): A spoken description and analysis of a sports event.

Related Phrases

• To call a game (phrase): To provide live commentary for a sports event (similar to the verb "sportscast").
  • He is famous for his ability to call a game with great excitement.

Noun

1. a broadcast of sports news or commentary

Verb

1. broadcast a sports event