LECTURE

FREDERICK B. SAMILING
 Among the different sections of a
newspaper, the sports page perhaps has
the widest range of readership. Survey
shows that 95% of male readers read the
sports page. This is because sports stories
are more interesting to read due to the
action and rivalries of opposing teams
which are vividly and colorfully written.

 The rivalry between schools and

intramurals teams brings thrill and
excitement to the student readers.

 Sports writing is livelier because the

writer deals with physical motion and
action. The use of strong words/ action
words and the vivid description of the
skirmishes between opponents that
carries the readers to the exact place
REQUIREMENT FOR SPORTS WRITING
 Know the rules of the game
 Develop the ability to detect the strength
and weaknesses of the team
 Know coaches and players
 Be an accurate observer
 Take notes quickly without losing the
sequence of the play
 Be fair and unbiased
 Use the specialized language of the game
(sports lingo)
 Be original as possible
TYPES OF SPORTS STORIES

1. Coverage Story – this is a report on

the outcome of the game, how it was
played including the highlight/s.
2. Advance Story
Straight News – presents the facts of the
coming event, the line-ups and list of
competing teams.
TYPES OF SPORTS STORIES
Background Story – a sports feature informing the readers
what lies behind the coming event, its significance, teams
previous records, strategies and personalities.

Titleholder La Salle (4-1) collides today with title-hungryAteneo (3-2) in a

game predicted to be a cliffhanger andbursting with emotions.

Prediction Story – makes a fearless forecast based on

logical analysis of information. The story is based on
research, observation of practices and interviews with
players and coachers.

If last year’s performance and this year’s workouts

translate into action, MHS Dribblers are on their way to
their fourth consecutive congressional championship title,
according to Mr.Ponce Y. Martin, coach.
WRITING THE SPORTS LEAD

The traditional sports lead consists

of the 5Ws and 1H. it may play up
any of the following:

1.Significance of the game

2.Spectacular play
3.Hero of the game
4.Unusual circumstances
5.Human interest
SUMMARY LEAD
 Appropriate for first day
stories
 Major elements of 5 W’s
and H
 Past tense

 Active Voice

 35 words or fewer
INVERTED PYRAMID

 Lead
 News in descending
order of importance
 Background high

 Quotes sprinkled in

 Use transitions

 Ending
WHAT IS A STRIKING HEADLINE?

The headline of a sports coverage story should tell right

away who or which team won over whom or whose team
(and whenever appropriate or applicable, by what score).

Appropriate action words should be used to indicate who

won depending on how the event unfolded
Examples:
 Beermen dump Gins, 106-93
 Fil-Am sprints for gold in 100m,
sets new record in SEA Games
VERBS USE IN SPORTS WRITING

English Tagalog
 Bag Nakamit
 Grab Dinurog
 Harvest Napasakamay
 Sweep Namayani
 Triumph Namayagpag
 Clinch Naguna
 Take Nasungkit
 Claim Naghari
 Cop Winalis
 Seize Nasulot
 Reign supreme Naagaw
 Rule Nagkampeon
 Hack Out Nanalo
 Blank Hinagupit
 Overwhelm Ginulantang
 Outsmart Nilupig
 Outclass Hiniya
 Destroy Pinaluhod
 Demolish Pinabagsak
 Knock out Nagapi
 Shock Naungusan
 Shame Nilupig
 Prevail Over Naangkin
 Snatch Humakot
 Pocket Bumandera
 Capture Umani
 Romp Away Nakuha
 Bring Home Naibulsa
BASICS

 Score
 Records

 Site

 Classification

 What’s next (Tournament or

playoff advancement)
TRANSITIONS

While stories may be written in

an “unnatural” (not
chronological) order, they still
should flow. That often can be
accomplished simply by using
appropriate transition words.
QOUTES

 Quotes add emotion,

opinion, sparkle but
should be used
judiciously
 Direct quotes are sacred

 Indirect quotes are

frequently better choices
ENDINGS

 Quote
 “Out of gas”
WITTY STATEMENTS

 Strong start, stronger finish

 Underdog’s sweet revenge
 Almost but not enough
 Home is never a question
 Height doesn’t matter
 Age doesn’t matter
 Ang magtatangkang gumiba, tumba
 Teamwork plays well
 Over confidence struck them to stardom
 Defense is the winning spirit
AZKALS BID GOODBYE TO WORLD CUP DREAM
The fight is over.

Philippines’ journey to Brazil ended after suffering a tough loss over powerhouse Kuwait with a score
of 1-2 in the second round, leg two of the qualifying match for the 2014 FIFA World Cup last July 28, 2011 at
the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila.
The less experienced Azkals lost both home and away matches with an aggregate score of 1-5 that
closed the door for them to the next round.
“To be in this level is an achievement,” said Azkals head coach Hans Michael Weiss referring to what
his team reached, entering the second round of the qualifiers for the first time in the Philippine Football
history. “We have a fantastic team; just give us a little more time.”
When the time was about to expire before the halftime, Filipino-German and midfielder Stephan
Schrock shocked everyone when he nailed the first goal of the team (45th + two minutes) coming from a
broken play at the top corner of the field that sent Filipinos wild, screaming, shouting, and cheering for the
team.
The goal sapped some of the aggressiveness from the Azkals knowing the mountain they had to
climb.
Waleed Ali cut the wound deeper as he scored the second goal for Kuwait at the 84th minute after
Azkals’ goal keeper Neil Etheridge gambled and dived to clear the ball that left the goal wide open.
The Azkals were well defended as they finished the game with only 10 goal attemps, four on target,
compared to Al Azraq’s 20 attempts with six on target.
NEVER A SHAME THE AZKALS LOST
If it were over in the first half, the Philippine Azkals would have pulled off the
unthinkable: Beat mighty Kuwait.
But in a 90-minute encounter, it was the experience and poise of Kuwait that prevailed
as Al Azraq, despite playing with 10 men in the second half, still found their way to wipe out
Phl’s one-goal edge and steal a 2-1 win last night in the 2014 Fifa World Cup Asian Qualifiers
Second Round at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
Together with the 3-0 verdict they posted in Kuwait last Saturday, Al Azraq won the two-
game series on goal aggregate, 5-1, to earn a berth in the third round and dash the
Azkals’ World Cup hopes at least for now.
“This game and the previous game show how bitter and hard football can be,” said
Azkals coach Michael Weiss, who’s still a picture of optimism despite failing to scale the
Everest-like challenge of Kuwait, the 10-time Gulf champions. Yousef Naser knocked down the
equalizer on a long-range shot at the 61st, silencing the Filipino crowd which was then in the
mood for celebration.
Al Azraq put the dagger on the stunned Filipinos in the 85th when Waleed Jumah
knocked it down on a through ball that had goalkeeper Neil Etheridge rushing out.
“I think the team can take this defeat. We had to take it fairly and also acknowledge that
we went up against a tough opponent,” Weiss said. “(Kuwait) Coach Goran (Tufegdzic) sees his
team going all the way through the World Cup this year.”
PH Azkals bow to Kuwait anew, 2-1

By BRIAN YALUNG
July 28, 2011, 8:08pm
MANILA, Philippines - Stephan Schrock scored a goal with 47:59 in the first half
to give the PH Azkals a 1-0 lead over Kuwait over at the Rizal Memorial Football
Stadium.
The Azkals came out with a more aggressive play paired with timely defense
and saves led by Niel Etheridge.
Schrock together with skipper Ally Borromeo are back in harness after sitting
out the first encounter with Kuwait. The game was highly physical and coach
Michael Weiss needs to push the Azkals some more to allow the Philippines to
keep their World Cup dream alive.
UPDATE: Kuwait made two goals in the second half to win the match 2-1 and
crush the dreams of the Philippines for the 2014 World Cup. Youseef Naseer
and Waleed Jumah made the two goals for Kuwait.
Full report on the PH Azkals vs. Kuwait to follow.
 AZKALS BABANGON

Kahit kinapos na magpatuloy sa paglalakbay tungo sa 2014 World Cup, marami namang natutunan ang batang
tropa ng Philippine football team Azkals.

Leksyon na makakatulong pa sa pag-unlad ng team at ng isport mismo sa bansa.

“It’s a hard lesson to learn and to take but I think we have the age, we have the young players and we have a
good balance in the team. They can take it,” ani Azkals coach Hans Michael Weiss. “They have to take it fairly
because we also have to acknowledge that we met a very strong opponent.”

Tumiklop ang world No. 162 Azkals sa second round ng WC qualifiers sa kamay ng FIFA ranked No. 95 Kuwait Al-
Azraq sa 5-1 desisyon sa aggregate.

Nabaon sa 3-nil loss sa first leg noong Hulyo 23 ang Azkals at nalusutan din kamakalawa ng gabi ng Al-Azraq, 2-1,
sa second leg o home match ng mga Pinoy sa Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.

Sinabi ni Weiss na maganda naman ang ginawang laban ng kanyang tropa at ang kabiguan ay nagbigay din ng
ideya sa kanya kung saan pa dapat magpalakas ang team.

“I have to criticize a little bit the defense because we allowed too many shots from the second row. We get a goal
from there in the first match then we get a goal from there in the second match when it is actually very easy if you
step out a few inches there and block the shot,” sambit pa ng German coach.

“Why our defenders are always waiting, inviting the other teams to score from this position is something we have
to rectify and correct,” dagdag pa nito.

Kahit natalo ay dadalhin pa rin ng team ang malaking karangalan bilang unang PHL squad na nakapagdala sa bansa
sa second round ng WC qualifiers sa nakalipas na anim na dekada nang gapiin sa opening round ang Sri Lanka
Brave Reds sa 5-1 aggregate.
Azkals to rise as football power in 5 years: Kuwait

MANILA, Philippines – After eking out a 2-1 victory over

the Philippines Thursday night in the second round of
the World Cup qualifiers, Kuwait believes the Azkals
have what it takes to become an Asian powerhouse in
five years. Kuwait assistant coach Abdul Aziz Hamad
praised the Azkals for their gallant stand, harping about
the Filipinos’ potential and the positives they could build
on in the future. “We...

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines shifts

to attacking mode when it takes on Kuwait
tonight in the second leg of the World Cup
qualifying at the Rizal Memorial stadium.
After losing, 0-3, in Kuwait, the Azkals are left
with no choice but to bring the fight to the
visitors. “We will loosen up a bit in defense,
press early and look for an early goal just like
against Sri Lanka,” said German
RNHS CHOKES SCNHS BID
Rizal choked out City High’s bid for the top six spots with a decisive 2-1
triumph yesterday in the elimination round in the Inter High Volleyball Girls
Tournament held at the Santiago People’s Coliseum.
Playing well under pressure, the Rizal volley belle’s, defending champions
destroyed the City high’s zone defense with a remarkable display of heavy blown
spikes that delighted the crowd.
The defeat injected them a bitter pill having experienced its first loss on the
seat which dims their chance to get into the finals.
They have to win three more games and pray that their greatest ally will also
loss in their matches to get a play off with Rizal to be counted in the semi-final.
The City High backed by an army of cheerers dished out their rampaging
performance to reign in the first set finishing it to 25-21.
A slow kick off was seen on the second set until Rizal smelled the moves and
tactics and Ef Joy Gabatin of Rizal exploded her timely spikes and witty placing
building a commanding score25-22, Rizal on the top.
City high’s blasting four points that led in the decision set did not falter Rizal’s
formidable spirit to recover from their downfall having rolled it to six points and
victoriously sweeping City High with an impressive score of 25-19.
NINE YEAR-OLD VIERNES OUTWITS
GRANDMASTER PARAGUA
Joanna. A.Viernes of Solana, Cagayan outplayed grandmaster
candidate Mark Paragua in the 2nd leg of the 16-leg tour of the Mark
Paragua National Chess Simul Exhibition Tour at the saint Paul
University, Tuguegarao City on December 8 .

Viernes, grade 3 pupil of Furaggi Elementary School, Solana

Cagayan won over Paragua in a black,Sicilian,73 moves,superiority.

Paragua untouchable, nails 4th straight win

Winning local tournaments has become a habit for grandmaster
Mark Paragua.

Paragua topped the second edition of the Prospero Pichay Jr.

Men’s Invitational Tune-up matches at the Syncopados Music Bar in
Mabini Malate, over the weekend to claim his fourth straight title.
Pistons clinch homecourt edge
Chauncey Billups scored 35 points and helped the Detroit
Pistons clinch homecourt advantage throughout the national Basketball
Association’s eastern Conference Playoffs, leading a 109-102 win over
the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

Warriors end Tams’ win streak

Bon bon Custodio fired 19 points, including a go ahead triple in the
last 26.2 seconds, as university of the east ended far eastern U’s seven-
game spree with a 62-57 victory yesterday in the 68th UAAP basketball
tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.

Wizards avert title sweep

Magnolia came psyched up for a comeback and blasted Rain or
Shine, 80-70, yesterday to stay alive in the PBL Heroes cup Title series at
the San Andres Gym.
“ Our desire to win was there”, said Magnolia coach Koy Banal after the
Wizards broke the ice in game 3 of the best-of-five series.
WRITE 5 TO 7 SPORTS ARTICLE BASED FROM
THE FOLLOWING FACTS
 Inter municipal Badminton Tournament
 Championship game, game 8, Trinidad Vs VILLA
Corazon in mixed doubles
 Municipal Gymnasium, July 29, 2011, 9:30-10:30
am
 Trinidad players are Arvin Bautista and Allysa
Reyes
 Villa Corazon players are John Santos and Joann
Sales
 Results of game 8
SET Name of Players Team Results
1 Arvin Bautista & Alyssa Trinidad 12
Reyes
John Santos& Joann VillaCorazon 15
Santos
2 Arvin Bautista & Alyssa Trinidad 15
Reyes
John Santos & Joann Villa Corazon 5
Santos
3 Arvin Bautista & Alyssa Trinidad 11
reyes
John Santos & Joann Villa Corazon 15
Sales
 Allan Corazon, coach of Villa Corazon “ Discipline is the most important key
to win a game”
 Rey Reyes coach of Trinidad “In every game, there is always a winner,
Trinidad team needs more practice and concentration to win the next game,
Congratulations to villa Corazon.
 John Santos, the star player “ Well…. winning the game is not a matter of
chance, you need to prepare and practice everyday
 Joann Reyes becomes the darling of the crowd
 The champion wins 10,000 and a trophy, 1st runner up 7,000 cash and a
trophy.
 San Ramon is the third runner up with 5,000 cash prize and a trophy
 About 3,886 audience spectators sports enthusiasts including the LGU
headed by the Hon. Mayor Hon. Edward S. Isidro and movie actor Piolo
Pascual
