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DINA P.

SALADAGA
Teacher-3
Navalan NHS

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I am
I am
pres
You

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Its not about the Jargon.

Its about why and how it


all happened in exciting
fashion.

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Sports writing is a form of
news writing- an action story.
However, a sport writer does
something more than a news
writer. He has the privilege to
use colorful words with quick
tempo. Lively and informal
style that is usually centered
around a conflict. 4
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Here are some differences
between Straight News and
Sports Writing
In News Writing In Sports Writing

 The journalist uses  Sports writer has


short words, short more freedom in his
sentences, short writing style. His
paragraphs writing has more
pep, more
enthusiasm

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The sports writer uses figures of
speech like:
 Simile
Example: Ben Johnson, the world’s
fastest man, ran like a demon-
possessed.
Here are some differences
between Straight News and
Sports Writing
In News Writing In Sports Writing

 The news reporter  Sports writer can


is not permitted to write an opinion to a
write his opinion certain extent. He
about persons or can even use slang.
events

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The sports writer uses figures of
speech like:
 Metaphor
Example: Jaworski, the living legend was a
tiger at both ends of the court.
The sports writer uses figures of
speech like:
 Synechdoche
Example: The San Miguel were all over the
court weaving in and out piercing the hoop
at will.
Characteristics of a Good
Sports Writer
 Must be fair in reporting even though he has a
favorite team or player in the game.
 Must observe accuracy in presenting facts.
 Should avoid clichés (tired old phrases
The sports writer uses figures of
speech like:
 Climax
Example- “It’s God’s play” (This was James
Yap’s remark after Purefoods won over San
Miguel in that game that determined Red
bull Barako opponent in the all Filipino
finals).
Characteristics of a Good
Sports Writer
 Must have nose for news and has interest in all
sports events.
 Must know the basic rules of the games.
 Must have a working knowledge of the language
and jargons of sports writing (Sports lingo)
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SPORTS STORY
The Most important Stuff
Whatever it is you have that really tells the core of the
story the best. It’s usually the 5 Ws.
The Next Most Important Stuff
Supporting details that help build the page’s story and
give it context.

The Least Important Stuff


Minor details and nice-to-have info that odds to the
page’s story, but isn’t essential.

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The
structur
e of a
sports
story

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Activity for Sports Writing
Based on the given data, write a sports news article. You may add details of the game for
play by play account.
• Season 82 of UAAP men's basketball tournament
• Far Eastern University (FEU)- score 81
• University of the East (UE)- 65
• Wendell Comboy of FEU scored 24 points
• FEU scores a lot during the third quarter of the game after Kris Pagsanjan left the
game because of injury
• Lj Gonzales scores 14 points, 8 rebounds, 8 steals at 3 steals
• First win of FEU as Season 82 opens
• FEU has 1 win and 1 loss record
• UE has 0 win and 2 loss record
• UE was the champion during Season 81 of UAAP men’s basketball tournament.

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