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STRUCTURE OF A SPORTS
STORY:
1. The Headline
Rules in headline writing are observed
Colorful but forceful words, especially verbs,
are used
Usually scores appear in the headline (but not
always)
Examples:
Lady 9-ball
bet powers
Manila team
Mantawi dribblers stretch victory run
Taulava beefs
up RP quintet
Lady Eagles survive Atlas
Play-by-play account
Personalities
Background on players
Importance of the event
Summaries of results and statistics (these
may be compiled for future reference)
Gathering information before the game:
Newspaper stories
Game movies
Box scores
Standings
Writing the Sports Story
Be accurate
Avoid cliché
Include human interest
Keep your sense of humor
Exercise discipline
Follow the inverted pyramid order
Write the headlines along with the story
Writing the Sports Lead