About

Rising Sports Journal is an independent-minded editorial publication about understanding sport beyond the result. We explain the structures of games and the choices within them for curious readers, participants and spectators alike.

What we cover

Our coverage moves across sports literacy: rules and officiating, tactics and player roles, match formats, equipment design, and the histories and customs that shape how people play and watch. We favour subjects that remain useful after a particular match or season has passed.

Who it is for

You might be learning a sport, returning to one, watching a game with new questions, or simply wondering why a familiar format works as it does. We write for general readers, not only devoted followers or experienced players.

How we approach it

We explain terms in context, separate established rules from common interpretations and use examples to make an idea easier to picture. Our aim is to leave readers with a clearer way to watch, discuss or take part, not to prescribe professional training or promise a competitive advantage.