55. TIPS ON WRITING SPORTS NEWS
•Write the story immediately after the event
•Be accurate not only with score but also in other
highlights of the game
•Include human interest like the personal background of
the player(s)
•Inject humorous events when needed
56. TIPS ON WRITING SPORTS NEWS
•Follow the inverted pyramid structure in presenting the data
•Support data with opinion
•Be original
•Use sports lingo but do not overdo it
•Be selective and pick out only the ones that count and can
tickle the interest of readers
