For writers who love sports, we’ve assembled this list of 7 places to publish writing about sports. Many of them approach sports from a specific angle, whether it’s from a parenting or religious standpoint.

1. Referee Magazine is the go-to resource for information about sports officiating. They publish features, sport-specific articles, and columns, and writers are welcome to submit to any of those areas. They generally pay 4 cents a word ($20 for a 500-word article), though payment may vary. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
2. Sports Spectrum publishes pieces on sports with a Christian-centric worldview. They’re looking for articles that tell a story about a Christian athlete and their testimony. They pay at least 21 cents per word, and articles range from 1,500-2,000 words ($315-$420). To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
3. Black Belt Magazine is the United States’ oldest martial arts publication. They’re looking for educational and/or enlightening articles on the techniques, strategies, philosophies, and history of martial arts. They pay $150 to $300 for 1,000-3,000 word articles with good photos. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
4. The Chronicle of the Horse is a national weekly magazine that focusses on the equestrian world. They address a variety of topics, from dressage and horse care to eventing and steeplechase racing. They pay $165 to $220 for news stories (1,500 words) and $150 to $250 for features (1,500-2,500 words). To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
5. Boys’ Quest publishes articles that provide a wholesome, youthful perspective to boys aged 6 to 13, particularly in the 8-10 range. They accept articles on sports that present the topic in a lively fashion from a boy’s point of view. They pay a minimum of 5 cents per word, and articles range from 350 to 750 words ($175-$375). To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
6. Alaska Parent Magazine accepts articles about sports and fitness that are told from a family perspective. They enjoy pieces that “demonstrate a fresh, engaging writing style and a keen sense of the topics that matter to local parents.” They pay $40-$200 for original articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
7. DIALOGUE Magazine seeks articles about blind or visually impaired individuals who are “involved in adapted sports such as goalball, tandem cycling and martial arts.” In addition, they’re interested in pieces that cover adaptations for sports for those with vision impairment. They pay $15 to $35 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.