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How To Win in Sports Writing

The document discusses perspectives on sports writing from several sports writers. It provides quotes defining sports writing as letting people know inspiring athlete stories that can move people and make them appreciate sports, or having the power to positively or negatively impact someone's day. Another quote says sports writing is a privilege for those passionate about sports that can be a fulfilling career. The document then provides tips for sports writers, such as using strong leads, writing clearly and concisely, conducting interviews, and knowing sports rules and terminology.

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How To Win in Sports Writing

The document discusses perspectives on sports writing from several sports writers. It provides quotes defining sports writing as letting people know inspiring athlete stories that can move people and make them appreciate sports, or having the power to positively or negatively impact someone's day. Another quote says sports writing is a privilege for those passionate about sports that can be a fulfilling career. The document then provides tips for sports writers, such as using strong leads, writing clearly and concisely, conducting interviews, and knowing sports rules and terminology.

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What is sports writing?

They said it!


 “The business of sports writing is letting
people know through work, that there are
many inspiring and heart-touching stories
about athletes and other sporting icons that
may, move these people and make them
appreciate sports” – Levi Verora, Sports
Writer, Solar Sports Desk

 “Sports Writing is having the luxury and


power to either make someone’s day or
break someone’s heart”- Christian Angelo
Jacinto, Sports Writer, The Manila Bulletin
They said it!
 “Sports Writing is a privilege. If you’re
passionate about sports, it could be the
most fulfilling job you can have in your
life”- Aldo Miguel Avinante, content
editor, NBA Philippines/Sports Writer,
Philstar.com
“Sports Writing can also be used as a tool
to make everyone aware of how diverse
the world of sports is” – Pio Garcia,
Sports Writer, The Manila Bulletin
They said it!
 "Sports writing is the only facet of
journalism which brings you good news
365 days a year, sharing the athlete's
triumphs, heartbreaks, and everything in
between, and inspiring the fans to strive
for greatness, not just by sheer talent,
but more importantly, through hard
work"- Randolph Leongson, Sports
Writer, Inquirer Libre/PBA online/Manila
Bulletin Sports Digest
Sports + News= Sports News

Photo from Josh Albelda/Rappler.com


What is your job as a sports
writer?
 Make your readers feel like they
were right there in the thick of the
fight, cheering on their favorite
team from the bleachers. You are a
journalist. You have to inform.
How to win in sports writing?
A Strong Lead is essential
How to win in sports writing?
 Write clearly and concisely

Photo from Josh Albelda/Rappler.com


How to win in sports writing?
 The major play-by-play is vital
How to win in sports writing?
 Interview! (Talk to athletes, coaches)
How to win in sports writing?
 sports writers are researchers too
What do you need as a sports
writer?
 Be observant

Photo from Josh Albelda/Rappler.com


What do you need as a sports
writer?
 Knowledge of the rules
What do you need as a sports
writer?
 Knowledge of the terms/lingos
What do you need as a sports
writer?
 Knowledge of adjectives
The Basic Sports Story Format
 1st
– Answer questions “who,”
“what,” “why” and “how.”

 2nd– Explain just “why” and “how,”


then answer the questions “where”
and “when.”

 3rd– Explain the significance of the


game
 4th – Get a meaningful quote from the
winning player/coach/team

 5th – Describe the highlight of the game – the


game-winning play, the turning point, the
crucial error

 6th – Insert a good quote from the losing


player/coach/team

 7th – Describe the losing side’s best moment


during the game.
 8th– Highlight the winning team’s best
player – his stats, plays.

 9th– Highlight the stats of the losing


team’s top player or players

 10th – Insert your play-by-play descriptions


in reverse chronology (from the finish to
the start)
 But wait... There’s more!
“Interesting Treatment”

Photo from Sace Natividad/Rivals.ph

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