Which three publications are sports trade publications?

• A. Sports Illustrated, Sports Pro, Sports Business Journal
• B. ESPN Magazine, Sporting News, Sports Weekly
• C. Sports Illustrated, Sports Pro, Sports Daily
• D. Sports Illustrated, Sports Pro, Sports Business Journal

Answer: (D)

Trade publications are outlets that focus on the business side of sports—industry news, sponsorships, media rights, deals, and market trends—aimed at professionals in the field rather than casual fans.

The best fit here includes two titles that are clearly recognized as sports trade publications: Sports Pro and Sports Business Journal. These two consistently deliver industry-focused coverage for professionals working in sports business, leagues, media, and sponsorship. The other title in that option is a well-known consumer sports magazine, but the presence of the two trade-focused outlets makes this set the strongest indicator of trade publications in the list. The remaining options lean toward consumer-oriented magazines or outlets with less clear trade emphasis, so they don’t align as well with the concept of trade publications.