Journalism Today

Chapter 12: Writing Sports Stories

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sports coverage
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1.

Sportswriters must sports events in order to offer something more to the fans who have already seen the game.
2.

When writing about sports, avoid using , or trite expressions that stem from the jargon of sports.
3.

Good means that you report on every sport at your school.
4.

To cope with limited space, employ , or brief articles that capture relevant information and provide a record of events.
5.

A profile of your school's state tennis champion is an example of a/an .
6.

The story should include the condition of athletes.
7.

Many sports stories can be , or injected with anecdotes and background.
8.

The story gives you the opportunity to untangle confusing events that occurred during a game.
9.

To get information about the team, write the coach a letter asking specific questions.
10.

When covering sports, be guided by and always give accurate accounts.
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