Write for Us — Sports Write for Us and Guest Post Guidelines

Quick answer: Our sports write for us programme welcomes original, useful multi-sport articles from knowledgeable contributors. Pitch a specific idea, follow our guidelines, and we review every sports guest post for accuracy and quality before publishing. We do not accept betting or gambling content. Send your pitch to get started.

Key takeaways

• Who should write: people with real knowledge of a sport, competition, team or trend.
• What we want: original analysis, explainers and reporting that help sports fans and followers.
• What we reject: spun or low-effort copy, thin content, and anything promoting betting or gambling.
• Editorial control: we edit for accuracy and clarity; our standards apply to every guest post.
• How to pitch: send a specific idea and a short outline through our contact page.

What we publish

The write for us sports programme is for contributors who can add something a general search result cannot: first-hand understanding of a sport, sharp analysis of a match or trend, or a clear explainer that helps newcomers. We cover multiple sports as news, so strong pitches usually tie to something timely — a fixture, a rule change, a signing, a tactical shift or a season storyline. We value a distinctive, well-argued point of view far more than a generic round-up that repeats what is already everywhere, and we are happy to work with both experienced writers and knowledgeable newcomers who can back up what they say.

What we do not publish

To protect readers and our standards, we decline a few things outright. We do not publish betting tips, gambling promotions or anything that steers readers towards wagering. We also reject spun, plagiarised or low-effort content, undisclosed promotional pieces, and articles that exist only to place a link. We do not sell undisclosed or disguised paid links, and a guest post is not a route to buy one. If your goal is promotion rather than contribution, the honest options are sponsored content or advertising, both of which are clearly labelled.

Contributor guidelines

• Original only — the work must be yours and not published elsewhere.
• Accurate — check names, dates, scores and quotes; cite sources where relevant.
• Useful — teach, analyse or report; avoid filler and padding.
• Readable — clear structure, British spelling, plain language.
• Disclosed — declare any relationship to a brand, team or product you mention.

How to pitch a sports guest post

Do not send a finished article first. Pitch a specific idea with a working headline, a one-paragraph summary and a short outline of the sections you plan to cover. Tell us which sport and audience it serves, why it matters now, and what you can bring that others cannot — access, expertise or a genuinely fresh angle. If it fits, we will confirm scope, angle and deadline before you write, which saves you effort on a draft that might not land. Pitch through our contact page or email [email protected].

Our editorial process

Every accepted sports guest post is edited for accuracy, clarity and house style, and may be fact-checked before publishing. We may request revisions or decline a draft that no longer matches the agreed brief. Editorial judgement stays with our team — this is what keeps the contributor section credible and worth reading. We will always tell you what we changed and why, and we treat contributors as collaborators rather than a content source.

What makes a pitch stand out

The pitches we say yes to tend to share a few traits: a clear, specific angle rather than a broad topic; a reason it matters now; evidence the writer knows the subject; and a shape that suits our readers. A piece titled “how a mid-table side quietly fixed its defence” will beat “football tactics explained” almost every time, because it promises something particular. Show us you have thought about the reader, not just the keyword, and you are most of the way there.

Sponsored versus contributed

A guest post is an unpaid editorial contribution, reviewed on merit. If your goal is promotion, the right routes are sponsored content or advertising, which are clearly labelled as paid. Mixing the two is not allowed: contributed articles are not a place for undisclosed marketing, and keeping that line clean is part of why our coverage is trusted and never for sale.

Topics we welcome

Match and tournament analysis, tactical breakdowns, explainers on rules and formats, athlete performance and training context, the business and culture of sport, and thoughtful takes on trends across football, cricket, tennis, athletics, motorsport and more. If your idea helps a curious fan understand the game better, we want to hear it.

Working with our editors

We treat contributors as collaborators, not a content supply. Once a pitch is accepted, an editor will agree the angle, target length and deadline with you, and stay available while you write if you need a steer. When the draft comes in, we edit for accuracy, clarity and house style, and we will always explain any substantive change rather than quietly rewriting your work. If something needs checking, we may come back with questions before publishing, because getting the facts right protects your reputation as much as ours.

A published piece carries your byline and, where relevant, a short author note, so the credit for good work is clearly yours. What we cannot do is let a contribution double as undisclosed marketing: contributed articles are editorial, and anything promotional belongs in our clearly labelled paid formats. That line is not bureaucratic — it is the reason readers trust the contributor section at all, and it is part of the same commitment that keeps our independent coverage off the market and never for sale.

360 Sport News is an independent multi-sport news publication with a named editorial team and published standards. Learn how we operate on our about page, meet our writers on the team page, read our editorial guidelines, and see how paid content is handled in our advertising disclosure. Any promotional placement is labelled in line with the FTC endorsement guidelines, and our independent coverage is never for sale.

Guest post topics we accept

We welcome sports guest posts and contributor articles from writers with genuine expertise. Popular topics for a sports guest post on 360 Sport News include:

• football
• cricket
• basketball
• fitness and training
• match analysis

If your idea is a strong fit for our readers and is not already covered, we would like to hear it.

Guest post guidelines

To keep quality high, every sports guest post must be original and unpublished, accurate and well-sourced, genuinely useful rather than promotional, and written in clear language. We edit accepted drafts to our standard and may add or adjust links for relevance. Purely promotional pieces are welcome too, but they run as clearly labelled sponsored content, not as an editorial guest post.

How to submit a guest post

1. Read these guest post guidelines and check we cover your topic.
2. Send a short pitch — working title, angle, why it helps our readers, and a line on your background — via our contact page.
3. On approval, send the draft; we review it for accuracy and fit.
4. We edit, schedule and publish, crediting you as a guest author.

Frequently asked questions

How do I write for 360 Sport News?

Send a specific pitch with a working headline and short outline through our contact page. We reply if it fits and confirm scope before you write.

Do you pay for guest posts?

Contributed guest posts are unpaid editorial contributions reviewed on merit. Paid options are sponsored content and advertising.

Can I include a link to my site?

A relevant, non-promotional reference may be appropriate, but we do not sell undisclosed or disguised paid links and reject posts written only to place one.

What topics do you accept?

Original multi-sport analysis, explainers and reporting that help fans. No betting or gambling content.

Do you edit submissions?

Yes. We edit for accuracy, clarity and house style, and may request revisions or fact-check before publishing.

Will you accept AI-generated articles?

We reject spun or low-effort content. Drafts must be original, accurate and genuinely useful, whatever tools helped you plan them.

How long should a guest post be?

Long enough to cover the topic well without padding. We agree a target length when we confirm your pitch.

How soon will I hear back?

We review pitches as capacity allows and reply to those that fit our coverage and standards.

Do you accept sports guest posts?

Yes — original, expert sports contributions that genuinely help readers. Pitch first via our contact page; promotional pieces run as clearly labelled sponsored content, not editorial.

What are your sports write for us guidelines?

Original, accurate, non-promotional writing edited to our standards. Send a short outline and a line on your background to pitch.

How do I submit a guest post to 360 Sport News?

Send a short pitch via our contact page with your working title, angle and background. We reply to sports guest post ideas that fit our readers.

Do you accept sports guest bloggers and contributors?

Yes — we accept sports guest bloggers and contributing writers with real expertise. Become a contributor by pitching an original, non-promotional idea first.

What are your sports guest post guidelines?

Original, accurate, well-sourced and genuinely useful writing, edited to our standard. Promotional pieces run as clearly labelled sponsored content.

What sports topics can I write about?

We accept guest posts across football, cricket, basketball, fitness and training, match analysis and related sports subjects. Pitch a specific, fresh angle.

Do you accept sponsored or paid guest posts?

Editorial guest posts are unpaid and earn a byline. Paid promotion is welcome as clearly disclosed sponsored content — ask about options.