In his new role, Michael Giarrusso, a former AP sports writer, news editor and state news executive, will oversee more than 100 journalists around the world and ensure that AP remains the leader in breaking sports news across formats.
What’s Giarrusso most looking forward to?
“People are consuming more sports news than they ever have before,” Giarrusso said, in newspapers and on television, smartphones and tablets. “AP sports is perfectly positioned to deliver any type of content to readers, members and customers at a moment’s notice.”
He added: “It’s so exciting to be leading this team of great journalists, and I’m honored.”
AP is already busy covering the countdown to the games, with stories on the athletes, the apparel, the politics and more.
Read more about Giarrusso and follow him on Twitter at @MichaelG1.
