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Storyline- keeps the audience reading and invested in the piece. Absolutely required to write a good sports article.

Context- gives a information and backstory about what's happening also called the nut graph, it's usually in the first paragraph

Quotes- take you further into the game and also let the audience see both sides of the story as you have to get quotes from both teams

Key plays- necessary to talk about key things players did at key moments during the game, so that you have those big important moments in the story. It will be boring if you don't have those in there.

Key statistics- used to propel main storyline/plot, use most significant numbers.