John Rawlings
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In 1991, The Sporting News underwent a major facelift under the leadership of editor John Rawlings. His goal was to transform a weekly newspaper into a modern magazine. The editorial focus was narrowed to the "Big Six": baseball, pro and college football, pro and college basketball and hockey. The magazine's size changed slightly, its paper stock improved, and the use

In 1991, The Sporting News underwent a major facelift under the leadership of editor John Rawlings. His goal was to transform a weekly newspaper into a modern magazine. The editorial focus was narrowed to the "Big Six": baseball, pro and college football, pro and college basketball and hockey. The magazine's size changed slightly, its paper stock improved, and the use

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1991-2012

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6604 issues 1886-2012

The Sporting News, was established in 1886 as a weekly U.S. magazine. It became the dominant American publication covering baseball,