Sports Jargon

ADVANCE - a preview article of an upcoming game.
RECAP - an overview of the highlights of a completed game.
COLUMN - an opinion article on a topic of the writers choice.
FEATURE - an article that brings out human elements of athletes.
NEWS UPDATES - small updates on teams, players, etc.
SPORTS AND ACTION
sports keep the the focus on ACTION;
transmit action through variety, photography and writing.

SPORTS JARGON
Blitz - specific players target the quarter back
Sack - knock down the quarter back behind the line of scrimmage while they still have the ball
Upright - part of the goal post where you kick the football in goal post
Birdie - scoring one under par
Eagle - scoring two under par
Bogie - one over par
Triple Double - 10+ points 10+ rebounds 10+ assist
High heat - high strike, like a fast ball

SPORTS CLICHES
Burned the nets. - making all the shots
Capped the drive. - scores at the end of drive
Crushed the opposition. - won big
Booted the pigskin. - kicked the football
Run roughshod. - Running right through them.
Raised the curtain on the season. -  season starts
The tide shifted. - momentum of game complete changed, game turned around
Odds-on favorite. - sports gambling, the team everyones betting is going to win
Threw a hail mary pass.  - You hope that you can catch the ball, its a quick throw barely even looking.