Documenting the Play-by-Play

Covering sports teams is one of the main responsibilities of a school newspaper. The sports reporter should be knowledgeable about the sport, develop relationships with the coaches and players, observe closely during practice and games, and keep track of team statistics and records. All this preparation will help the reporter write a compelling story that will draw the reader into even less familiar sports. This volume provides tips and strategies to help young reporters improve their sports journalism.