1. Chapter 12: Sports Writing I.The Sports story Word Pictures Must be descriptive A.Lively writing 1.Reflective adjectives 2.Powerful adverbs 3.Active verbs I.The Sports story Word Pictures Must be descriptive A.Lively writing 1.Reflective adjectives 2.Powerful adverbs 3.Active verbs

2. Chapter 12: Sports Writing II. Not just the best, also the worst B.Avoid Clich é s 1.Don ’ t be trite see examples on p.263 II. Not just the best, also the worst B.Avoid Clich é s 1.Don ’ t be trite see examples on p.263

3. Chapter 12: Sports Writing III. Preparing for Sports Coverage A.Research B.Knowledge of sport C.Get to know coaches & players D.Observe practice III. Preparing for Sports Coverage A.Research B.Knowledge of sport C.Get to know coaches & players D.Observe practice

4. Chapter 12: Sports Writing IV. Pre-Game Story A.Telling fans what they can expect B.Research; rosters, strengths & weaknesses of both teams 1.Score of last game between teams 2.Physical condition (injuries) 3.Starting line-ups 4.Compare records so far this season 5.Comment on styles of play 6.Consequence of this game 7.Analysis of individual players 8.History of rivalry IV. Pre-Game Story A.Telling fans what they can expect B.Research; rosters, strengths & weaknesses of both teams 1.Score of last game between teams 2.Physical condition (injuries) 3.Starting line-ups 4.Compare records so far this season 5.Comment on styles of play 6.Consequence of this game 7.Analysis of individual players 8.History of rivalry

5. Chapter 12: Sports Writing V. The Game Story The true test of a sports writer is that they can take good notes on all the action A.Analyze; watch for key plays and “ turning points, ” include score in the lead, credit scorers 1.Result (score)2. Where & When 3.Turning Point4. Outstanding players 5.Standings6. Scoring details 7.Streaks8. Post-game comments 9.Externals10. Size of crowd 11. Statistics12. Duration of game V. The Game Story The true test of a sports writer is that they can take good notes on all the action A.Analyze; watch for key plays and “ turning points, ” include score in the lead, credit scorers 1.Result (score)2. Where & When 3.Turning Point4. Outstanding players 5.Standings6. Scoring details 7.Streaks8. Post-game comments 9.Externals10. Size of crowd 11. Statistics12. Duration of game

6. Chapter 12: Sports Writing VI. Post-Game stories and Features A.Interviews about reactions B.Deeper & more in-depth C.Analysis D.Coach/Player Personality Profiles E.Season/team wrap-ups VI. Post-Game stories and Features A.Interviews about reactions B.Deeper & more in-depth C.Analysis D.Coach/Player Personality Profiles E.Season/team wrap-ups

7. Chapter 12: Sports Writing VII.Sports Story Checklist Does the content of the story reflect support for the local team without being excessively partisan? If the story is ‘ Pre-Game, ’ does it give specific information about the opposition as well as the home team? For Game & Postgame stories, has the writer taken essentially a featurized approach? Is the language fresh and original, with ‘ slanguage ’ kept to a minimum? Is the story free from grammatical errors and in accordance with the Associated Press stylebook? VII.Sports Story Checklist Does the content of the story reflect support for the local team without being excessively partisan? If the story is ‘ Pre-Game, ’ does it give specific information about the opposition as well as the home team? For Game & Postgame stories, has the writer taken essentially a featurized approach? Is the language fresh and original, with ‘ slanguage ’ kept to a minimum? Is the story free from grammatical errors and in accordance with the Associated Press stylebook?