Sports Writing

Check all that apply.

Sports writers must know...

• the rules and basics of the sport

• who the key players are

• how to play the sport

• how the team did last year

Answer explanation

Being able to play the sport isn't a necessity. You just need to know the basics of the sport.

Check all that apply.

Sports writers must know...

• what statistics are kept for this sport and what they mean

• the names and contact info for all past coaches

• the schedule

• when to reach players and coaches

Answer explanation

Names and contact info for past coaches is not need-to-knw info for sports writing, unless the writer is doing a historical/flashback feature story.

Types of sports news includes previews, game coverage, and ____.

In school sports, ____ isn't everything.

Why aren't game stories the best kind of sports story?

• Issues with prominence

• Issues with human interest

• Issues with timeliness

• Issues with consequence and impact

When planning and preparing to cover a game, reporters should talk to the ____.

When planning and preparing to cover a game, reporters should get a copy of the ____ _____.

Check all that apply. During the game, reporters should...

• watch the game carefully.

• observe the opposing team, too.

• jot down their reactions and opinions.

• jot down results or big plays as they happen.

Check all that apply. After the game, reporters should...

• record end-of-game stats.

• immediately go to another game.

• organize their notes.

• write the story within 12 to 24 hours after the game ends.

You can write a good game story without attending the game; you just need to interview others who went.

• True

• False