Sports WRTNG PPT Venz

Sports Writing
JOEL R. LACUESTA
MT I
Comitang Elem. School
SPORTS WRITING
Sports story is any of a written article of a
particular event/game, a presentation of the
vivid action in the court, and or any form of
information involved in the world of sports. It
may be in the form of sports news, sports
editorial, sports feature, sports editorial
cartoon and others. The basic characteristics
of a sports article that holds the reader’s
attention is the action imbedded on it based
on the turn-out of a particular game
Qualities of Sports News
It is based on facts.
It is accurate and balance.
It answers the five W and H (what, who, when,
where, why, and how).
It describes the excitement and thrilling part of the
game.
It uses forceful and precise verb, colorful but exact
descriptions and special vocabulary called the sports
lingo.
Characteristics of a Sports Writer
Has the “nose for news” (attending games, meets as

a reporter , not as spectator or cheerer).
Has interest in various kind of sports.
Has the working knowledge on sports lingo in a
particular game(rules, strategy, team record and other
stuffs about the game and players).
Has observes accuracy (facts, statistics, spelling
grammar).
Takes note quickly.
Avoids using clichés, sports slangs and trite
expressions to describe action (Ex. Icing on the cake,
swishing the cord, hitting the willow root, canning the
birdie and others).
 He writes for the readers not for himself
Tips in Writing the Sports News
Write the story after the event.
Be accurate not only with the scores but also to other
highlights of the game.
Include human interest and personal background of
the players.
Follow the inverted pyramid structure in presenting
the data.
Support data with opinion,
Use appropriate sports lingo and sports verb to show
factuality of action.
Use one-sentence-one-paragraph structure.
 Use the active voice of the verb rather than the passive
form.
Be concise.
Be original.
Ways to Gather Data
Before the Game
 Know the game and its rules.

 Know stuff information about the people involved (players
and their background, coaches, trainers etc.).

 List down their names in full and check spelling.
 If possible, attend practice sessions to familiarize with players
and gather information about them.

 Jot down quotes, anecdotes and other events that can be
included on the write-up.

 Interview the persons involved in the game.
During the Actual Game
 Be at the venue ahead of time.

 Look for a working place that you can witness the game
closely.
 Note interesting event before the game.
 Observe closely and list down the following.

 The most thrilling part of the game
 Unexpected and trivial event happen
 The scores (who and how they were achieved)
 Quotation of player, coaches and other persons involved
 The reaction of the audience and prominent people who
witness the game

After the Game
Double check gathered scores from official’s list.

 Interview the star players of both the winning and the losing
team.
 Note the audience reaction.
Types of Sports News
Advance News. It gives an advance
information of the coming event. It is
predictive in nature because the article
makes assumption of the possible turnout
of the game based on the strengths and
weaknesses of both contending teams or
players, their historical backgrounds, their
mindset, and the preparations they made
before the event.
Coverage News. It is an on the spot news of
an event or game. It emphasizes the
outcome of the game(the winner, scores of
both team/player), spectacular moments in
the game(how the winner outclassed the
loser, see-saw-scores and other trivial
plays), the significance of the game, the key
players, the key plays, the weather
condition, the audience and other
background stuff.
Structure of Sports News
Lead
Climax of the game/ decisive plays
Quotes
Play –by-play account
Significance of the game
Other Information
The Lead
 It is the outcome of the game or event in a
nutshell. It summarizes and analyzes the game or
event by presenting the winner, the loser, the
scores, the hero, the time and place , and the
significance of the game. It immediately answers
the five W’s and H.
Types of Lead
Classic 5W Lead. The most common
lead
The Nueva Ecija Patriots seized a
convincing 25-13, 25-17, 30-32, 21-25, 15-
13 exhibition match against Pampanga
Lady Dragon on Thursday at the
Araullo Gymnasium in Cabanatuan
City.
The Nueva Ecija Patriots remained on
the top of the standing after seizing a
convincing 25-13, 25-17, 30-32, 21-25, 15-13
victory against Pampanga Lady Dragon in
the elimination round of Central Luzon
Regional Athletic (CLRAA) Meet on
Thursday at the Araullo Gymnasium in
Cabanatuan City.
Key Play Lead. This is usually used
when the most spectacular part of the
game became the key for a particular
team in winning the match
Nueva Ecija Lady Patriots nailed a
service ace and a strong attack to seize
a convincing 25-13, 25-17, 30-32, 21-25,
15-13 exhibition match against
Pampanga Lady Dragons on Thursday
at the Araullo Gymnasium,
Cabanatuan City.
The Nueva Ecija Patriots nailed a
service ace and a strong attack to seize a
convincing 25-13, 25-17, 30-32, 21-25, 15-13
victory against last year’s runner up
Pampanga Lady Dragons and pocketed a
final slot in the Central Luzon Regional
Athletic (CLRAA) Meet on Thursday at
Araullo Gymnasium in Cabanatuan City.
Hero of the Game Lead. Outstanding
player or players who made spectacular
performance that caused the team to win
are best to be featured in the lead
Spiker Michelle Avila played an outstanding
overall performance to lead Nueva Ecija Lady in
seizing a convincing 25-13, 25-17, 30-32, 21-25, 15-13
victory against Pampanga Lady Dragons to remain
on the top of the standing of Central Luzon
Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) Meet on
Thursday the Araullo Gymnasium, Cabanatuan
City.
Analytical Lead. The spectacular strategy
done by the team that enables them to win is
best to angle.
Nueva Ecija Lady Patriots showcased a
defensive clinic in the most deciding part of
the game to seize a convincing 25-13, 25-17,
30-32, 21-25, 15-13 victory against Pampanga
Lady Dragons and remained on the top of
the standing of Central Luzon Regional
Athletic Association (CLRAA) Meet at
Araullo Gymnasium, Thursday night.
Quotation Lead
.
Examples:
Teamwork lang.
 The first word clearly brought the formidable
Alex Paita and Marco Sebastian tandem of San Jose
Elem. School to victory leaving John Mendez and Miko
Reyes of San Pascual Elem. School defenseless in the
Practice Game session for Badminton Boys at Talavera
Municipal Gym earlier this morning.
The biggest one is our next target.
Nueva Ecija Lady Patriots coach
Sally Mendoza stressed after her team
snatched a semifinal match over last
year’s runner up Pampanga Lady
Dragons, 25-13, 25-17, 30-32, 21-25, 15-13,
in the Central Luzon Regional Athletic
Association, on Thursday at the Araullo
Gymnasium in Cabanatuan City.
Novelty Lead
Defense is the name of the game.
Nueva Ecija Lady Patriots will make their
championship appearance after bagging a semi-
final match against last year’s runner up
Pampanga Lady Dragons, 25-13, 25-17, 30-32, 21-
25, 15-13, in the Central Luzon Regional Athletic
Association, on Thursday at the Araullo
Gymnasium in Cabanatuan City.
The Body
 The body is the elaborated part of the story.
The body amplified the lead with the information
that was untold in the lead. Following the
structure of inverted triangle, the body contains
the climax of the game, the highlights and
decisive plays, quotations from players, coaches
and audience, play by play account, significance
of the game and other vital information.
THE PUNCHY AND DYNAMIC VERBS
1. To win by a big margin

battered
mangled
clobbered
powdered
walloped

To win by a small margin
2.
 Shaded
 Nipped
 edged
 nosed out
. To defeat a champion
3
dethroned
overthrew
toppled
captured the title
snatched the crown
unseated
overturned
bagged the title
4. To remain a champion
kept the crown

retained the crown
maintained the crown
5. To give an opponent a zero score

Blanked
Whitewashed
6. Other strong verbs/sports vocabulary
four-game losing streak…
separate rivals…
collides with…
to notch their third straight victory…
in the early going of the tournament…
dropping their first two games…
disappointing campaigns…
an inspiring come-from-behind 55-45 win
suffocating full-court defense title contender…
most dominant player/team
a full-house crowd
a real close game
best of three series…
bitter rival/opponent…
set up a fast break play…
remained undefeated
knock-out phase/game, do-or-die game…
big defensive players…
dazzled the crowd and awed their defenders…
daring drives…
creative plays…
crucial role…
split decision/hairline decision
a head-to-head matches…
tough defense
stop dreaming,
START WRITING”
THANK YOU.........

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Sports Writing

Has the “nose for news” (attending games, meets as

 Know the game and its rules.

and their background, coaches, trainers etc.).

and gather information about them.

included on the write-up.

 Be at the venue ahead of time.

 Observe closely and list down the following.

 Unexpected and trivial event happen

 The scores (who and how they were achieved)

 Quotation of player, coaches and other persons involved

 The reaction of the audience and prominent people who

witness the game

Double check gathered scores from official’s list.

1. To win by a big margin

kept the crown

5. To give an opponent a zero score

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