Conflict drives stories. Too many writers fail to recognize this, burying the tension – revealing it after a general overview or considerable background material. That’s not the case with Randall Mell, a sportswriter for the Golf Channel. The tension builds from the opening two lines:
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Writers don’t hack their leads
Late last night, Dwight Howard broke one of Wilt Chamberlain’s records (and we’re not talking about the Stilt’s alleged boudoir shenanigans), a feat that was reported by several news agencies. Howard was hacked and shoved whenever he touched the ball, a strategy employed for years against Shaquille O’Neal. Like Shaq, Howard is a mediocre free [...]
How best to turn yourself from sports fan to professional sports journalist? Quickly moving beyond general guidance about sports writing, Joe Gisondi focuses on the nitty-gritty, with hands-on, practical advice on covering 20 specific sports. From auto racing to wrestling, you’ll find tips on the seemingly straightforward—where to stand on the sideline and how to identify a key player—along with the more specialized—figuring out shot selection in lacrosse and understanding a coxswain’s call for a harder stroke in rowing. Preparing you for just about any game, match, meet, race, regatta or tournament you’re likely to cover, Field Guide to Covering Sports is the ideal go-to resource to have on hand as you master the beat. You can 
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