Welcome!
My name is Daniel Locke. I am a journalism major at Auburn University, focusing on sports. Here, you will find a biography, samples of my work, my resume, and my contact information.
About Me
My name is Daniel Locke. I have been passionate about sports for as long as I can remember and it has always been a goal of mine to have a successful career in sports in some capacity. That capacity ended up being sports journalism.
I got involved in student media when I first arrived at Auburn University in August of 2021 and I have not looked back. I have gained experience as a sports writer, podcaster, play-by-play commentator, and color analyst.
I currently cover Auburn Athletics for Sports Illustrated. I finish my bachelor’s degree in journalism at Auburn in May of 2025.
Portfolio
Here you will find some samples of my work as a sports writer for Sports Illustrated and 1819 News.
Breaking News: REPORT: Auburn Tigers Quarterback to Hit Transfer Portal
I wrote this newser about Auburn quarterback Holden Geriner entering the transfer portal. As needed for a breaking news story, I quickly and accurately reported the information, putting my ability to effectively break news on display.
Game story: Auburn Dominates UNC, Advances to Maui Invitational Final
This is a game recap story, often referred to as a “gamer,” I wrote about Auburn basketball’s win over North Carolina in the semi-finals of the Maui Invitational. These stories are published within minutes of the game ending.
Feature: How did playing at Auburn help Chuma Okeke prepare for the NBA?
This is a feature story I wrote about Chuma Okeke, a professional basketball player who played his college career at Auburn. I interviewed Chuma to get the insight needed to tell the story.
Special Event Coverage: More than just a game: Birmingham's Rickwood Field honors Willie Mays with first-ever MLB matchup
I wrote this story about the MLB game played at Birmingham’s Rickwood Field. I captured the timeliness of the event as it related to the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays using insight from the managers and players from both teams.
Administrative News: Auburn University Board of Trustees approve sports medicine facility, Jordan-Hare north endzone renovations
This is a story I wrote about Auburn University’s Board of Trustees approving renovations to Auburn’s football stadium.
Resume
Experience
Sports Illustrated
Lead Staff Writer/ August 2024-
I am the lead reporter for Auburn Tigers On Sports Illustrated. I write breaking news stories, game recaps and analyses, previews, and more. I attend games and media availabilities and provide live coverage of these events. I also host a podcast about Auburn Athletics.
1819 News
Auburn Athletics Beat Reporter/July 2023-August 2024
1819 News is an online news source covering the state of Alabama. I write about everything going on in the world of Auburn Athletics. This includes game and press conference coverage, feature stories, recruiting analysis, and more.
The Auburn Plainsman
Community News Editor and Sportswriter/April 2023-May 2024
The Auburn Plainsman is Auburn University’s student newspaper. I lead the team that covers local Auburn, AL news and write about Auburn University athletics.
Get in touch.
lockedaniel4@gmail.com
(205) 516-1009