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- 2. What is Sports Writing? Journalismthat covers sports, athletes, or other sports-related issues. A journalist who reports on sports is called a sportswriter.
- 3. Types of SportsPage Content 1.Straight-Lead Game Story The article summarizes the main points of a game: which team won or lost, the final score, and what a star player did. The most basic form of all sportswriting.
- 4. Types of SportsPage Content 2. Tornament Summary A tournament summary provides a concise overview of a sports competition, highlighting key events, standout performances, and final outcomes. It typically includes details such as the tournament's location, dates, participating teams or players, significant matches or moments, notable achievements, and the ultimate winner or winners.
- 5. Types of SportsPage Content 3. Season Preview These stories are published while the coaches and their teams are preparing for the upcoming season, or after the season has ended—whether in victory or in defeat. These stories take a bird’s eye view of the season: they normally share the expectations that coaches and players have, or how they feel at the end of a season.
- 6. Types of SportsPage Content 4. Columns A sportswriting column is the place where a sportswriter shares their opinion. Sometimes these columns may include venting when a team, player, or coach doesn’t meet expectations. Other times, they may write about what they admire in a team, player or coach.
- 7. Types of SportsPage Content 5. Profiles a profile features an individual character. This person might be a rookie athlete rising in the ranks, or perhaps an influential coach or currently the most outstanding athlete.
- 8. The Usual Combination + + SummaryProfile Column
- 9. The Traditional Inverted Pyramid Lead Body Tail Writingan Actual Sports Article
- 10. The Unsung Hero ofa Sports Article Writing an Actual Sports Article The box score is a story on its own Box Score
- 11. What is aBox Score Writing an Actual Sports Article The box score provides detailed statistical information about individual player performances,relevant metrics The set scores at the end of a volleyball game article are typically referred to as the "set results" or "set scores." In boxing, the scorecard at the end of a news article that summarizes how each judge scored the fight is commonly referred to as the "judges' scorecards" or simply "scorecards."
- 12. The Lead Writing anActual Sports Article The lead refers to the opening paragraph or section that aims to grab the reader's attention and summarize the main points of the article. The lead typically includes the most important details of the story, such as the outcome of the game, significant events, key statistics, or notable performances by athletes. It sets the tone for the rest of the article and gives readers a quick understanding of what happened in the sporting event being covered.
- 13. The Lead Writing anActual Sports Article The 5 Ws and 1 H are fundamental principles used to ensure that all essential information is covered in a story. Who: Who won? Who lost? Who was the best player? What: Score? League/tournament? Is at stake? When: Date and time Where: Location where the sports event was held Why: Motivation. Why are they having the match? How: Is it close? Is there a wide margin?
- 14. Types of Leads Team-centricLead Writing an Actual Sports Article A team-centric lead in sports writing focuses on the overall performance, achievements, or impact of a team in a particular game or event. Example: Holy Angel University (HAU) Golden Guardians managed to secure a heart-stopping 67-64 win over the Manuel L. Quezon University (MLQU) Stallions during the 21st National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (NAASCU) basketball elimination round yesterday at New Era University in Quezon City.
- 15. Types of Leads Team-centricLead Writing an Actual Sports Article A team-centric lead in sports writing focuses on the overall performance, achievements, or impact of a team in a particular game or event. Example: STRONG Group Athletics-Pilipinas continued its winning ways even with a shorthanded lineup, taking care of business against Japan’s Under-22 national team, 92-79, on Friday in the 43rd William Jones Cup at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
- 16. Types of Leads Player-centricLead Writing an Actual Sports Article A player-centric lead in sports writing focuses primarily on an individual athlete, often highlighting their performance, achievements, or impact on a game. It aims to draw readers in by emphasizing the significance of that player within the context of the sporting event. Example: Bella Belen fired 26 points, anchoring National University’s 25-22, 18-25, 25- 19, 18-25, 15-13 escape against Far Eastern University to move on the verge of claiming the 2024 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals on Monday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
- 17. Types of Leads Player-centricLead Writing an Actual Sports Article A player-centric lead in sports writing focuses primarily on an individual athlete, often highlighting their performance, achievements, or impact on a game. It aims to draw readers in by emphasizing the significance of that player within the context of the sporting event. Example: Bella Belen fired 26 points, anchoring National University’s 25-22, 18-25, 25- 19, 18-25, 15-13 escape against Far Eastern University to move on the verge of claiming the 2024 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals on Monday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
- 18. The Body Writing anActual Sports Article Player Performances: Analyze standout performances by key players, including statistics like points scored, assists, rebounds, etc. Noun phrases: A noun phrase is a group of words centered around a noun or pronoun that functions as a subject, object, or complement within a sentence. Chris McCullough kept up his hot streak for SGA-Pilipinas with 26 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals, as the Philippines won even without big man Ange Kouame, do-it-all Rhenz Abando, and import Tajuan Agee. Ex: The 18-year-old; The Mabalacat native; The 10-time champion
- 19. The Body Writing anActual Sports Article Quotations: Quotations in sports articles serve several purposes, such as providing direct insights from players, coaches, officials, or other relevant figures involved in the game or event. “I’m very happy na despite wala si Ate Sheena (Toring), Ate Aly (Solomon) and Vange (Alinsug) and other teammates ko na ‘di nakapaglaro, may mga rookies and mga teammates ko na talagang nag-step up na tinulungan ‘yung team para manalo today,” Belen said.
- 20. The Body Writing anActual Sports Article Key Moments: Highlight pivotal moments or plays that had a significant impact on the outcome of the game. Player Performances: Analyze standout performances by key players, including statistics like points scored, assists, rebounds, etc. Coaching Decisions/ Team Strategies/ Tactical Analysis: Provide insights into tactical changes or adjustments made during the game. Game Flow: Describe how the game progressed, including momentum shifts and turning points. Team/Player Comparison: Comparing teams or players is a common and effective way to analyze their performance, skills, and achievements.
- 21. The Body Writing anActual Sports Article Injuries or Suspensions: Mention any injuries or suspensions that affected player availability or team dynamics. Post-game Reactions: Include quotes or reactions from players, coaches, and analysts about the game's outcome. Historical Context: Provide context about any records broken, milestones achieved, or historical significance of the game. Fan Reactions: Optionally, include reactions from fans or supporters to capture the atmosphere and excitement of the game.
- 22. The Body Writing anActual Sports Article Both teams went on to a neck-and-neck start with a score of 15-13 at the end of the first quarter and 34-30 at the end of the first half. At the beginning of the second half, starters Ramonchito Rodriguez and Marc Basilio led the Golden Guardians as they established their biggest lead of 17 points over the Stallions, ending the third quarter with a score of 54-37. The basketball drama started in the fourth quarter as HAU’s big men Jerlan Manaloto, Noy Capuno, and Sernaco Sacmar III were fouled out, leaving MLQU’s players to catch up in the last minutes of the game. However, the Golden Guardian’s deep bench managed to protect their lead, escaping with a 67-64 victory over the Quezonians.
- 23. The Body Writing anActual Sports Article Marc Basilio was hailed as the Player of the Game with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists, with their captain Tristan Tubangui also contributing a huge 19 rebounds. This is their first win after their loss to Philippine Christian University in the opening match last Monday, which according to HAU’s Coach Miguel Bituin, was an “upset loss”. “Meg-adjust kami kareng minor details na meging mali keng PCU game (We made adjustments in the minor details that were lacking in the PCU game),” said Coach Bituin.
- 24. The Tail Writing anActual Sports Article Implications: Discuss the implications of the game's outcome. This could include its impact on standings, playoffs, rivalries, or individual player performances. Looking Ahead: Optionally, discuss what lies ahead for the team or players. This could include upcoming games, challenges, or opportunities for improvement. Closing Thoughts: End the article with a closing remark or summary that reinforces the main points discussed and leaves the reader with a final impression.
- 25. The Interview Article AbsoluteObjectivity in Sports Writing Choice of Words Other Things to Consider
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