Sports current event

The New York Times has a limit on how many articles you can access each month. So please be cautious when picking your story, you will only get a couple of chances if you don't like the story you start with. I have an account with the Times, so if you get locked out, I might be able to log in for you. Ideally, you will find one quickly. If you get locked out, please let me know.

 Step 1: Find a recent interesting sports article from the New York Times. (20 points) Provide a link to the article so I can read it.
As Kobe Bryant Memorial Nears, Shaquille O’Neal Says: ‘I’m Hurting’

Step 2:  What is the headline? (10 points)
As Kobe Bryant Memorial Nears, Shaquille O’Neal Says: ‘I’m Hurting’

Step 3: Summarize the main point of the article in one or two sentences. (20 points)
Co-workers of Kobe Bryant, a basketball player who recently passed away, are currently mourning his death and thinking of how strange it is how he passed extremely suddenly.




Step 4: List any sports jargon (technical words related to a specific sport). (10 points)
All-Stars in his backcourt

the Hall of Fame center-turned-Turner Sports analyst

preseason as a pro
pickup ball
20 seasons with the storied Lakers

current and retired luminaries from around the league

O’Neal, the Hall of Fame center-turned-Turner Sports analyst

former Nets and Philadelphia 76ers highflier

All-Star most valuable player award




Step 5: List any adjectives (descriptive words about players, games, etc.). If none, write N/A. (10 points)

brisk
gradually
frequent
unforgettable
tenuous
unshakable
sorrow
toppled
former
sudden
legendary
luminaries
prominent
rich and long
sobering
comfortably
 supreme
impatient
daunting




Step 6: Identify the type of article you found and explain why it matches one of the formats below: (20 points)
Recap - an article that describes the outcome of a recent game/event.
News update - a news focused piece about a recently news worthy sports happening.

I think this is a news update, not necessarily about a sports event but a happening in the sports community. It might be perceived as a recap but I don't think it's deep enough to be a recap as it lacks details; it only tells one outcome.


Step 7: Provide at least one example of how your article handles one of the following: (10 points)
Wins, losses season records
Game scores
Rankings- Tells you achievements of players
Names of players involved- Uses first and last names until mentioned again and then use last names.