SCHOOL JOURNALISM

SPORTS
WRITING
Presenter: Rubie S. Dasmarinas, T-
III
Objectives
01
Develop Fundamental Writing
Skillsyoung journalists the basic structure
-teach
and style of sports writing, including how to
write clear, concise, and engaging sports
articles
Foster an Understanding of Sports
02 Journalism
-help students understand the role of sports
writing in journalism and its importance in
promoting school spirit, teamwork, and
student achievements

03
Enhance Storytelling
Techniques
-train students to transform facts and statistics
into compelling stories that capture the
excitement and emotion of sports events
Objectives
Introduce Technical Aspects of Sports
04 Writing
-Familiarize students with key elements of sports
writing such as crafting effective headlines, writing
leads, using statistics, and incorporating quotes from
players and coaches.
Improve Observation and Reporting Skills
05
-Guide students in honing their observational skills
during sports events to capture key moments,
strategies, and player performances for accurate
reporting.

06
Encourage Ethical Journalism
-Promote responsible and fair reporting by
teaching students to avoid bias and to maintain
professionalism and accuracy in their sports
articles.
Objectives
Build Confidence in Writing Under
07
Pressure
--Train students to write effectively on tight
deadlines, simulating real-world sports journalism
scenarios where time-sensitive reporting is crucial.

Improve Observation and Reporting Skills

08
-Encourage students to engage more actively in their
school’s athletic activities and become advocates of
sports through their writing.
Most Newsworthy
Who? What? Where?
Info
When?
Why? How?

Important
Details

Other
general
info or
background
info
The Inverted MOST IMPORTANT

Pyramid
LEAST
Generally, news stories are written IMPORTANT
using the inverted pyramid style, in
which information is presented in
descending order of importance. This GOOD TO
allows the reader to get the most KNOW

crucial or interesting details quickly

so they can decide whether to stop
or continue reading the story.
Mastering Basic
Writing Skills
• Understanding structure
(headline, lead, body,
conclusion).

• Writing clear and engaging

sentences

• Ensuring grammar, punctuation,

and spelling are correct.

• Mastery in sports lingo

The Sports News
Coverage
• HEADLINE/TITLE – It is summaries of the news. They
must be short and accurate. In sports, headlines are also
lively grabbers of a reader's attention
• LEAD – It summarizes or analyzes the event by giving
the significance, the winner, the hero, the score, the
place and time or date when the event happens.
• BODY – It contains the play-by-play account of the
game like the most crucial part of the game, star player
and etc.
• CONCLUSION – It contains the quotes from players and
coaches, statistics and team standing
How to write a sports headline/title?

• Who won
• Against Whom
• Relevant verb
• Score
• Significance of the Game
• Hero
• 1 to 10 words is preferred
• Present form of the verb
Example of Headline
Simple:
Eagles namayagpag kontra Archers sa Exhibition Game, 3-0
Cool Smashers spikes Akari Chargers down in Exhibition Game

Advance:
Dragons breathes fire into playoff hopes after escaping
Archers, 97-92
Ravena pumukol ng 40-pts: Lions, bugbog-sarado sa Bulldogs
 How to write a sports lead?

The Classic W’s should be in the lead

Who won?
Against whom?
By what score?
What is the significance of the game?
Where?
When?
What game?
 How to write a sports lead?

The Classic W’s should be in the lead

Who won?
Against whom?
By what score?
What is the significance of the game?
Where?
When?
What game?
Example of Lead
Natudla ng La Salle, defending champion, ang ikaanim na
panalo sa pamamagitan ng 74-67 tagumpay sa Adamson
kahapon sa 65th University
Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) basketball
tournament sa Makati Coliseum.

Towering Lloyd Vincent Bautista of Mangaldan National High School

fired a
hair-raising three-point shot in the last 2.8 dying seconds to edge
Dagupan
City National High School, 87-85 in an exhibition game
at jam packed Dagupan City Peoples Astrodome, yesterday.
Forms of Sports Leads

The Key Play - This is usually

used when the best angle of the
sports event through the
collective effort of all the
members of the winning team
Example
The Senior Sluggers bombed the Junior Batters with six runs
in the third inning to subdue a nerve-wrecking junior rally
during the Solsona National High School Intrams, August 26.

Magkasangga ang mga nagbabagang ispayk ng mga Green

Archers upang padapain ang Blue Marlins, 3-0 (25-19,
25-16, 25-20) sa ginanap na Volleyball Championship
game sa Rizal Memorial Stadium, kagabi.
Forms of Sports Leads

The Outstanding Player – When

one or two members of the team
seem to stand out the rest of the
players that caused the team to
win the game. Their heroic deed
is the best angle to start a sport
news.
Example
Nate Robinson hit a three-pointer at the buzzer, leading the
New York Knicks to a 105-102 overtime win over the
Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association
play at Madison Square Garden, Sunday.

Muling pinatunayan ni Abarrientos ng Alaska Acers ang

kanyang husay sa three-point field goal pag-katapos
maipasok ang 3-point shot sa huling limang segundo
upang masungkit ang korona mula sa Ginebra, 103-101.
Forms of Sports Leads

Analytical Approach – This is

used when the team
employs a very spectacular
strategy or action that brings
them to victory.
Example
Banking on sturdy wallops, deadly spikes and tricky
placings, Ilocos Sur National High School Netters dethroned
Candon City National High School in the crucial third set of
their volleyball championship game, 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-23)
in the Division Athletic Association Meet at Vigan City,
December 9.

Isang mapanlinlang na bunt ang pinakawalan ni Andy Petit

upang magtala ang New York Yankees ng 3 runs at lasapin
kampeonato laban sa Detroit Tigers sa ginanap na World
Baseball Tournament sa Lost Angeles, California, kahapon.
How to write a sports body?

Team and/or Individual Standing- if the

event is part of a series of games, the
story
must report how the teams or players
stand in relation to their competitors.
Decisive play- this is the most crucial
part of the game that gives a certain
team the
winning margin.
How to write a sports body?
Best scores for the day – the scores
usually appear in the headline and in the
lead.
However, the writer must not neglect the
top scorer of the day.
Play-by-play – due to limited space, play-
by-play has to be condensed. In top
boxing
events, a separate round-by-round
account is provided, describing the
progress of
Other things to consider
The Score or Outcome – Who won? What is
the result of the game?
The Significance of the Outcome –
Was a champion at stake? Do the
standings of the teams change? Who gets
the cup? Is the grudge wiped out?
(Championship, do or die, elimination)
Other things to consider
Highlights of the game – Find the
turning point of the game. Describe
spectacular plays. Tell about the last
minutes fumble, or last three second
basket from midcourt if it were a
basketball game. (Key plays, baskets, run
and time executed)
Other things to consider
Comparison of the Teams - Which was the
better team? Was the defending champion
out-jumped on the rebound? Who did
better from the foul line? (Mother school,
the height, age)
Individual stars – refers to the heroes of
the game. (Name, age, height,
weapon, strategy)
Other things to consider
Weather conditions – mud, sunshine, heat
cold, or wind may have bearing on the
game.
Crowd and celebration – how did
the spectators behave? Were they
particularly hostile to the referee?
 • Know the rules of the game
• Use special vocabulary
(Sports terms or Sports
Lingo)
Basic Rules • Get all your facts

in Writing
• Jot down an outline
• Make a good lead

Sports Story • Use punchy verb or strong

verbs
• Get quotations from
players, coach, officials and
spectators
• Include key plays (best
players)
• Revise or edit your sports
stories
Headlines

Patin-ay High Claims Football

Title with Dramatic Last-Minute
Goal
Lead
In a thrilling showdown that kept
spectators on the edge of their
seats, Patin-ay National High
School (PatNHS) secured the
football championship with a last-
minute goal, defeating Sta. Irene
National High School (SINHS) 3-2
in a nail-biting finish.
Body
The championship match, held on
Friday afternoon, saw fierce
competition between two of the
top high school teams in the
municipality. PatNHS opened the
scoring in the 15th minute when
midfielder John Cruz netted a
powerful shot from just outside
the penalty box, giving his team
Body
SINHS responded quickly, leveling
the score just five minutes later.
Forward Mark Reyes took
advantage of a defensive error to
score from close range, igniting
the crowd and setting the tone for
an intense contest.
Body
In the second half, PatNHS
regained control with a second
goal from team captain Leo
Santos, who headed in a well-
placed cross. However, SINHS
once again fought back, with
midfielder Luis Gomez equalizing
in the 75th minute after a well-
coordinated team play.
Body
With the match seemingly headed
for extra time, PatNHS’ hopes
were revived in the final minute
when striker Ben Ramos found
himself unmarked in the box and
calmly slotted home the winning
goal. The crowd erupted in
celebration as the final whistle
blew, sealing a 3-2 victory for
Body
After the match, Santos shared
his excitement: “We knew it was
going to be a tough game, but we
never gave up. I’m proud of how
the team stayed focused until the
very end.”
Conclusion
Patin-ay High School’s hard-
fought victory not only earned
them the championship but also
cemented their status as a
powerhouse in regional football.
With an unwavering team spirit
and a strong performance
throughout the tournament, they
are already looking forward to
Pamagat
Patin-ay High, Nasungkit ang
Basketball Championship sa
Makapigil-hiningang Overtime
Pamatnubay
Sa isang laro na puno ng aksyon
at drama, tinalo ng Patin-ay
National High School (PatNHS)
ang Prosperidad National High
School (PNHS) sa iskor na 85-82,
matapos ang isang makapigil-
hiningang overtime sa
kampeonato ng inter-school
basketball tournament nitong
Katawan
Sa simula pa lamang ng laro,
ramdam na ang tensyon sa
pagitan ng dalawang koponan,
parehong kilala sa kanilang
lakas at bilis. Nauna ang PNHS
sa unang quarter, na umiskor ng
22-15, salamat sa kanilang
agresibong opensa sa
pangunguna ni Mark Santos, na
naka-shoot ng tatlong sunod-
Katawan
Ngunit sa ikalawang quarter,
bumangon ang PatNHS.
Pinangunahan ni team captain
Alex Reyes ang kanilang
pagbabalik, nagpakawala ng
magagandang assists at umiskor
ng 12 puntos upang mapalapit
ang iskor sa halftime, 40-38,
pabor pa rin sa PNHS.
Katawan
Pagdating ng ikatlong quarter, naging
dikit ang laban. Naging sentro ng
atensyon si Miguel Cruz ng PatNHS,
na nagpakitang-gilas sa
pamamagitan ng kanyang defensive
plays, na naka-block ng tatlong
attempts ng kalabang koponan.
Pagsapit ng ikaapat na quarter,
naitabla ng PatNHS ang laro, 72-72,
matapos ang clutch three-pointer ni
Reyes sa huling 10 segundo ng
Katawan
Sa overtime, tila bumagal ang laro
para sa PNHS habang ang PatNHS ay
tuloy-tuloy sa kanilang momentum.
Umiskor si Cruz ng back-to-back lay-
ups, na nagbigay sa kanilang
koponan ng kalamangan. Sa kabila ng
huling pagsisikap ng PNHS, nabigo
silang ibalik ang kalamangan nang
ma-block ni Reyes ang huling subok
na three-pointer ni Santos, na naging
dahilan ng kanilang tagumpay.
Katawan
Matapos ang laro, sinabi ni Reyes,
“Ito ang pinakamalaking laban ng
aming season, at lahat kami ay
nagtrabaho ng husto para dito. Hindi
kami bumitiw hanggang sa huling
segundo.”
Konklusyon
Ang panalo ng Patin-ay High School
sa overtime ay hindi lamang
nagbigay sa kanila ng titulo bilang
basketball champions, kundi ipinakita
rin ang kanilang determinasyon,
teamwork, at husay sa ilalim ng
matinding pressure. Ang kanilang
tagumpay ay isang inspirasyon hindi
lamang sa kanilang koponan, kundi
pati na rin sa buong komunidad ng
eskwelahan.
 Dynamic and Punchy Verbs

Nagwagi ng malaking kalamangan/Win by Big

margin

• Dinurog
• Battered
• Pinulbos
• Mangled
• Kinatay
• Clobbered
• Dinomina
• Powdered
• Tinadtad
• Walloped
• Winalis
• Pulverized
• Linunok
 Dynamic and Punchy Verbs
Nagwagi ng maliit na pagitan/Win by small margin

• Shaded
• Inungusan
• Eked out
• Sinilat
• Nipped
• Umarangka
• Edged out
da
 Dynamic and Punchy Verbs
Nanalo at inagaw ang kampeonato/Defeat a champion

• Dethroned
• Overthrew
• Inalisan ng • Overturned
• Korona • Toppled
• Hinablot • Snatched the
ang crown
• titulo • Grabbed the
• Hinubaran crown
• ng titulo • Bagged the
 Dynamic and Punchy Verbs
Napanatili ang kampeonato/Remain the tile

• Isinilad ang korona • Kept the crown

• Isinilad ang titulo • Retained the
title
 Dynamic and Punchy Verbs
Give an opponent a zero score

• Pinangitlog
• Blinangko • Blanked
• Ipinako • Whitewashed
• Sinelyuhan
Punchy Strong Verbs
ENGLISH: Squandered an early 10 pt. lead, sneaked in a left uppercut,
carded a four over par, stormed ahead by 10 strokes, punctuated the 1st
day action, crushed their opponents, sank a buzzer beating follow-up,
pitched 7 innings, plucked 5 rebounds, ,devastated via an 11th round
knockout, fade away jumper, ,respective rivals, stole the thunder against
veteran tankers, looped in a goal, roared to 4-0 victories, 19-7 victory,
banged in 20 points, delivered the crucial endgame blows, TKO’d Zapata,
hammered out an impressive 19-7 victories, whipped, nipped,
crushed, toppled, demolished, clobbered, shaded, roared,
unleashed, threshed, frolicked inside the paint crippled, powered.
Defeat- overthrow, beat, thresh, trounce, vanquish, frustrate, repulse,
conquer, clobber
Punchy Strong Verbs
FILIPINO: Umarangkada sa chessfest, raratsada sa Palaro, nananalasa
sa IRAA, blinangka ang Jaguars, humablot ng 18 puntos, idinikit ang
malagkit na opensa,
tinuhog ng SLU ang 85-88 panalo, magluluklok sa MMMSU sa
kampeonato, 2-0
karta, 9-0 bomba, 6-2 baraha, ilagak ang 41-37, final canto, jumper ,
charities,
sumablay ang kanyang libreng 5 – footer, papalag, pinayukod, dinaig,
ibalandra,
bentahe, mintis, dinuplika, ungusan, salpukan, yugto, nagkuntsaba,
habiin,bumira,
kumobra, isinelyo, isadlak isukbit, krusyal, ipininid, isalpak,
madaliang undergoal stab, umaatipukpok,nagsalansan ng 20 puntos,
 Soccer/Football
Sports 11 players, goal keeper,
defender, center forward,
Lingo goal cages,
penalty area, penalty kick,
intentional kicking,
charging, striking, tripping,
pushing, obstruction,
referee, 2 linesmen
 Basketball
Sports traveling violation, 3 sec.
violation, 5 sec. zone, 3 pt.
Lingo zone fast break, charging,
pivot, switch, goal tending,
cager, hoop metal ring, run
and gun game, 3
pt. territory, rebound,
center jump, lay-up, man to
man defense, team
defense,
 Softball/Baseball
base hits, circuit clout or
home run or round tripper,
Sports diamond or playing field,
starting line up or batting
Lingo order, hitting the dirt or
sliding nto a base, lead- off
man or first hitter, sacrifice
fly, trapped ball, pinch
hitter, hitting
and pitching, double and
triple plays, battery or
pitcher/ catcher, change of
 Chess
a game of mental skill.
Castling or
Sports safeguarding the king,
figurines, checkered board
Lingo of 64 squares, trapping the
enemy’s king, files of 8
vertical rows, orizontal
rows, diagonals or
straight lines, 8 important
men are called pieces, king,
queen, 2 rook or castles, 2
bishops, 2 knights, pawn,
 Swimming
strokes, crawl, freestyle,
backstroke, breast stroke,
Sports sidestroke, butterfly
stroke, individual medley,
Lingo freestyle relay,
synchronized swimming
or aquatic
techniques, barracuda, back
pike somersault, KIP- the
legs extend vertically,
tanker.
 Badminton
a light racket, cork- shuttle
cock or bird, 2 play- the
Sports game is called
singles, 4 play- doubles,
Lingo strokes, the service, the
clear, the smash, overhand
stroke,
 Boxing
right jab, south paw, left
hook, TKO, split decision, 12
Sports round fight, left uppercut,
artillery, sprawled on the
Lingo canvass, rabbit punch, pug
or boxer, deck
 Boxing
right jab, south paw, left
hook, TKO, split decision, 12
Sports round fight, left uppercut,
artillery, sprawled on the
Lingo canvass, rabbit punch, pug
or boxer, deck
 Fact Sheet
Sports
Writing
Write a sports coverage using
the following facts.
What:
Directions
Where:
When:
Scores:
Significance of the game:
Heroes of the game:
Quotes from Coaches:
Quotes from star player (winning
team):
Quote from star player (losing team):
 Put what you have
learned into practice!
Presented by Teacher Rubie