2. Variety of reporter’s assignment Game stories –Coverage of high school, college, community and professional sports. - require: score, key plays and players, effect of the game on standings, turning point, post game interviews Profiles – personality stories on newly acquired players, athletes, players having outstanding seasons, game stars, coaches,
3. owners of professional teams. Sports as business – added a new dimension to sports reporting Illegal and improper activities
4. Checklist for a game coverage Result: Final score, names of teams, type of sports Where and when the game took place Turning point of game: winning play, key strategy Outstanding players Effect on standings, rankings, individual records
5. Scoring (details of important baskets, goals, runs, summaries Streaks, records involved by team or player Post-game comments External factors: weather, spectators Injuries and conditions of athletes Statistics Duration of game when relevant