We are pleased to announce a Call for Papers for a forthcoming special issue of the Journal of Global Sport Management titled “Sports Communication and AI from Organizational Perspectives: Transforming Culture, Practices, and Ethical Standards.” This special issue invites scholarly work that critically examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping communication practices, organizational structures, and ethical standards within the sport industry. We welcome conceptual, empirical, methodological, and case-based studies that address both the opportunities and challenges associated with AI integration in sport communication.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- AI-generated sports media content and journalism
- Chatbots and automated fan engagement
- Organizational change driven by AI adoption
- Ethical issues, bias, and data privacy
- AI in crisis communication and risk management
- Athlete surveillance and labor implications
- Global and regional variations in AI use in sport communication
Submission deadline: October 1, 2026
Manuscript length: Maximum 8,000 words (APA 7th edition)
Submission system: ScholarOne (please select the special issue title when submitting)
Guest Editors
- Mahdi Latififard, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
- Sean R. Sadri, The University of Alabama, USA
- Daniel Jackson, Bournemouth University, UK
For questions regarding the special issue, please contact: mahdilatififard@gmail.com
Mahdi Latififard
(on behalf of the Guest Editors)
