Emmy Award-winning journalist
freelance writer/editor voice-over artist
graphic designer songwriter
DAVID KULL
Quality writers can write about any topic because they value research, understand structure, and know how to affect the proper tone. While my professional writing samples below are focused on sports, I am more than capable of executing any writing project, whether it's an enterprise story for a publication, an opinion piece for a newsletter, or a copywriting assignment for a marketing campaign. I always place a premium on accuracy, clarity and excellence.
Yardbarker.com
Following are freelance stories on a variety of sports. Check out my archive.
Sportsnaut.com
What can the Angels expect from Mike Trout in 2024?
Three injury-riddled seasons have removed him from the MLB GOAT conversation, and the Los Angeles Angels have ample reason to be skeptical about how much their superstar center fielder will contribute in 2024.
I wrote approximately 200 stories as Managing Editor of NFL coverage.
For more examples, check out my archive.
In Super Bowl LVIII, Patrick Mahomes officially joins Mount Rushmore of QBs
Leading the Kansas City Chiefs to their third Super Bowl victory in five seasons, Mahomes placed himself alongside Tom Brady and Joe Montana as one of the best ever.
The one painfully obvious way the 49ers earn their sixth Lombardi Trophy
The San Francisco 49ers need to rely on what got them to the Super Bowl in the first place -- an offense centered around All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey.
Baseball Hall of Fame’s exclusion of ‘Steroid Era’ players makes it less than elite
It's time for the BBWAA to quit acting as the morality police and induct players into Cooperstown for their extraordinary on-field exploits, whether they used PEDs or not.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell can overturn Lions-Cowboys’ outcome
According to the NFL rulebook, Roger Goodell had the authority to change the Detroit Lions-Dallas Cowboys outcome if he deemed a controversial call to be “extraordinarily unfair.”
Assessing Russell Wilson's NFL career: 5 reasons why he's not a Hall of Famer
Although he's had an excellent career that includes a Super Bowl victory with Seattle, Russell Wilson still hasn't done enough to merit future enshrinement in Canton.
MaxBP
Following are a few of my writing samples for the MaxBP blog. MaxBP is a popular baseball training product.
Note: I wrote this blog post about former MLB pitcher Rob Dibble and anger management on the baseball field, but it was attributed to the blog editor instead of me.
Note: I wrote this blog post about Mike Trout and dealing with adversity, but it was attributed to the blog editor instead of me.
Note: I wrote this blog post about Ichiro Suzuki and the importance of preparation, but it was attributed to the blog editor instead of me.
ESPN
During my time at ESPN, I wrote several stories, but most of them came early in my 25-year career with the company. The example below was the last piece that carried my byline.
The infectious spirit of the late, great Dave Henderson lives on through those who attend the A's and Mariners fantasy experiences he created.
Personal
Following are a few writing samples I wrote for my own blog.
Numbers don’t lie: Paige Bueckers has outperformed Caitlin Clark, JuJu Watkins
While Clark has garnered national attention for her extraordinary scoring numbers, Bueckers has excelled in the background, quietly putting together an outstanding season.
MLB rookie check-in: Brewers' Jackson Chourio already leading the way
As the MLB season officially opened for all 30 teams, just about every prognosticator’s list of Rookie of the Year favorites included someone named “Jackson.”
Walk-up songs help Mustangs get in their groove at Muzzy
My Connecticut baseball team was finally able to reserve historic Muzzy Field for a Sunday morning doubleheader. What happened there was both magical and musical.
Attitude and effort are 1-2 punch of VO success
In the back corner of my basement hangs a 100-pound Everlast heavy bag. At least once a week, I wrap my hands, strap on the gloves, and pummel the bag as part of my workout.
