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The People Behind The Sports Encounter

A global team of editors, writers, journalists and sports specialists bringing accurate, original and reader-first sports journalism from every corner of the world.

Global TeamMulti-Sport CoverageHuman Editorial OversightOriginal Reporting & Analysis
Different People.
A Bigger View
of Sport.
Hamad Hussain
Miley Rumer
Ruben Santos
Kimberly Statton
Jeremy Montes
Nadine Mills
Pankyes Dami
Marcos Wetherfield
Serina Ramgopallan
Saida Bengrina
PEOPLE • PERSPECTIVE • PASSION • SPORT

Editorial Leadership

STRATEGY. STANDARDS. A STRONGER SPORTS CONVERSATION.
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Great sports journalism happens when people who care about the game also care about the truth, the context and the reader.

Hamad HussainFounder, The Sports Encounter

Head of Content & Senior Editors

EXPERIENCE. EXPERTISE. LEADERSHIP ON THE BIGGEST STORIES.

Meet Our Global Editorial Team

REAL PEOPLE. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES.
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A Global Perspective

North AmericaNew York • Florida • Texas • Mexico EuropeLondon • Paris • Berlin • Madrid • Rome • Cardiff Middle EastDubai • Riyadh • Ankara Asia-PacificSydney • Busan • Colombo • Cebu City Africa & South AmericaAlgeria • Egypt • Jos • Cape Town • Concepción

Our Coverage Expertise

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People Beyond Their Byline

Kayleigh McDavies Kayleigh McDaviesKayleigh McDavies is a New York-based lecturer whose work in education, philanthropy and community initiatives shapes the way she approaches sports writing. A lifelong… Mahmut Shaker Mahmut ShakerMahmut Shaker is an Ankara-based healthcare professional and sports writer. His interest in competition was shaped by playing multiple sports at university level, and… Nevil Fernandes Nevil FernandesNevil Fernandes is a British national based in Guadalajara, Mexico. A veterinarian by profession and an active member of his local community, he follows…

How TSE Journalism Works

1Report & ResearchWriters investigate, verify sources and build the story.
2VerifyEditors check facts, scores, names and context.
3EditWe sharpen clarity, accuracy, structure and fairness.
4Publish & UpdateStories go live and are updated when the facts change.
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