"Sports fans today have so many different ways to enjoy sports or associated aspects such as betting and fantasy games. How we got here today from the humble beginnings of a boxing match being broadcast on the radio in 1921 is told in this excellent book."—Guy Who Reviews Sports Books Blog
"This book is highly readable, and Bockino does an admirable job elucidating an ever-evolving subject."—J. A. Badics, Choice
“Where sports media is heading—and where it’s been—is a vexing and complex question that impacts every sports fan. Those charged with broadcasting and chronicling the games we love are part of a multibillion-dollar business—and David Bockino has thrown himself into an examination of this ever-evolving world with passion and an engaging writing style. . . . Game On will help educate you as a sports consumer.”—Richard Deitsch, writer for The Athletic and host of the Sports Media podcast
“An excellent, comprehensive exploration into the evolution of sports media that takes the reader to all corners of the globe, bringing to life an impressive review of sports fan content consumption from the environs of Times Square in the twentieth century to the modern social media square of the twenty-first.”—Peter Leimbach, senior vice president at Fox Sports Research
“Game On is an introspective look at the vastly changing landscape of sports media. Game On outlines what brought the industry to where it is today and explains to the reader why important moments such as the rise of ESPN, the emergence of fantasy sports, and the proliferation of special telecasts drew fan bases and increased sports’ presence in everyday society. It’s a fascinating read for any sports lover.”—Emmanuel Morgan, sports reporter for the New York Times
