What is Sports commentator?
[[File:Eddie Hemmings and Mike Stephenson (27 October 2008).jpg|thumb|right|300px|English commentators [[Eddie Hemmings (rugby league)|Eddie Hemmings]] and [[Mike Stephenson]] at [[Parramatta Stadium]] during the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.]] In [[sports]] [[broadcasting]], a '''commentator''' is the person who is saying what is happening in the game. In the case of [[television]] commentary, the commentator is usually only heard and not often seen. In [[North America]]n [[English language|English]], a commentator is also called an '''announcer''' or '''sportscaster'''. Often, the main commentator (called a '''play-by-play''' in North America) works with a '''color commentator''' and sometimes a '''sideline reporter'''. With big events, many sideline reporters are used. ==Types of sports broadcasters== *Play-by-play announcers are the primary speakers. It is important for them to be easy to understand. They also have a good ability to describe the what is happening quickly during fast-moving sport. Play-by-play announcers are more likely to be a professional broadcast journalist. The name comes from the fact that they describe each play of the game as it happens. *Color commentators bring [[experience]] and [[insight]] into the game. They are often asked questions by the play-by-play announcer to give them a topic for talk about. Color commentators were often players or [[Coach (sport)|coaches]] in the sport being talked about. The name from the fact that they provide more ''color'' to the broadcast. They provide extra interesting information that makes the broadcast more entertaining. *Sideline reporters are reporters who are put in different spots around the [[sports venue|venue]]. They give the color commentator more [[information]] to give to the [[audience]]. For example, some sideline reporters could be in the dressing room area while others could be at the team benches. The often [[interview]] players and coaches before, during and after the game. They also try to get more information on things suc