18 Questions
Cofield of Ginebra finished with 30 points in the game.
False
Nelson Asaytono was able to regain SMB's composure in the game.
False
Stroters, SMB's import, scored the highest points in the game.
False
Coach Robert Jaworski said 'we're afraid of Alaska' in the interview.
False
Feihl was an import player for Ginebra.
False
The article about the game won second place in the national sports writing workshop.
False
The feature-lede approach to sports writing focuses mainly on the outcome of the event and the scores.
False
A sports writer would use the verb 'shaded' to describe a team winning a big margin.
False
A 'marathon move' is used to describe a hard-fought victory in a game.
True
A 'southpaw slugger' describes a player's defensive skills.
False
A sports writer using the straight-lede approach would focus on the emotional angles of the game.
False
The headline in a sports article should be written in simple present tense.
True
The Beermen won against the Alaska team with a score of 99-96 to advance to the semi-final round of the Basketball Governor's Cup.
True
The FUEL team scored 45-42 against the Warriors in the men's basketball hoop's show at the SLSU Gymnasium.
False
Ronel Alayan is the ace player of the FUEL team.
False
Brandon Caagbay played for the Jaguars team in the men's basketball finals.
False
The SLSU Gymnasium was the venue for the semi-final round of the Basketball Governor's Cup.
False
The Dragons and FUEL teams played each other in the men's basketball finals.
True
Study Notes
Sports Writing Basics
- The story's overview should help readers decide whether to continue or stop reading.
- The score/outcome is a crucial aspect of sports writing.
Key Plays and Games
- The Beermen won 99-96 against Alaska, saving their campaign in the semi-final round of Basketball Governor's Cup 3rd conference.
- FUEL rode heavily on nerve-crunching jumpers and sure balls in the perimeter to key their team's fiery finish, 45-32 against the Warriors.
- Ronel Alayan successfully sank a triple, converting the score to 54-51 from a 51-51 deadlock against FUEL in the men's basketball finals.
- Brandon Caagbay was in shape to eke out a shaky start and sink in power-forward shots beyond the arcs, tripping Jaguars into the finals, 78-56 against the Warriors.
Writing Tips
- Use quotes, but only opinions, and in the active voice.
- Focus on the action and emotion that go hand in hand in the court.
- Avoid "verbing" and "to be" or "not to be".
- Compose the story in your mind while watching the game.
- Follow the 5R's: Research, rewrite, refine, review, and revise.
Types of Leads
- Straight-lede: Mainly focused on the outcome of the event and the scores, rigid in tone.
- Feature-lede: Assumes that the readers already know the result, focused on the turning point of an event, more analytical in approach and highly creative.
General Sports Lingo
- Use specific verbs to describe the outcome of a game, such as "battered", "clobbered", "crushed", "humbled", etc.
- Use descriptive words to describe players' strong points, such as "fleet-footed", "cat quick", "southpaw slugger", etc.
Read about the thrilling match between San Miguel Beermen and Alaska in the semi-final round of Basketball Governor's Cup. The Beermen's victory has saved them from elimination. Find out how they achieved this win with their spectacular plays.
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