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Reuters

Reuters — the London-founded global wire since 1851, sports desk of record for international results and reporting.
✓ Last reviewed: August 2026
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeNews agency (wire)
Founded1851, London
ParentThomson Reuters

What is Reuters?

Reuters is one of the world's principal news agencies, founded in London in 1851 and today the news division of Thomson Reuters, supplying reporting to media organizations in nearly every country.[1][2]

What does Reuters cover?

Global sports coverage — the Olympics, football, tennis, athletics and aquatics among them — distributed as text, photo and video wire content worldwide.[1]

What are Reuters's reach and standing?

Reuters journalism reaches billions daily through client outlets across the world.[1][2]

Since when does Reuters exist?

Founded 1851; part of Thomson Reuters since 2008.[2]

Why does Reuters matter?

Like the AP, a Reuters story about an athlete is evidence of international-wire distribution — coverage designed to run in many countries at once.[1][2]

References

  1. Reuters — official site. Accessed August 2026.
  2. Britannica — Reuters. Accessed August 2026.