From impartial commentator to emotional choirmaster – using the concept of liminality to theorize the departure from journalistic ‘norms’ during moments of national sporting euphoria
Journalism: Theory, Practice & Criticism
Published online on April 24, 2026
Abstract
Journalism, Ahead of Print.
This paper seeks to offer a fresh perspective on the role of sports journalists during moments of euphoria linked to high-profile national sporting victories. Using a novel theoretical framework that is primarily informed by Victor Turner´s work on ...
This paper seeks to offer a fresh perspective on the role of sports journalists during moments of euphoria linked to high-profile national sporting victories. Using a novel theoretical framework that is primarily informed by Victor Turner´s work on ...