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Revision as of 10:21, 17 February 2008 by Random89 (talk | contribs) (→World Records)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) | The following is a proposed Misplaced Pages policy, guideline, or process. The proposal may still be in development, under discussion, or in the process of gathering consensus for adoption. |
 | This page in a nutshell: The following sporting events should be included on the In The News template. Other sports events should only be added if they satisfy other ITN criteria |
This is a proposed supplement to the existing ITN criteria. A suppose it would be a wp:guideline, but since the ITN criteria is simply criteria, I'm not quite sure.
There is always arguing and adding/removing of sports stories on ITN. As has been suggested (many times) before, this is my attempt to standardize what gets included. Please edit as necessary.
Sports articles are unique from other ITN candidates as we can see them coming and should prepare for them. There is no reason not to have a pre-existing list of approved events. NOTE: This is not intended to preempt other ITN guidelines regarding inclusion such as unusual and particularly important events.
Every entry applies to the conclusion of the tournament or series
Auto racing
Baseball
- World Series
- World Baseball Classic - or whatever form the tournament takes in years to come
Basketball
- NBA Finals
- FIBA World Championships - to be replaced Basketball at the Summer Olympics (both sexes) in Olympic years
Boxing
- Major title fights that receive significant coverage, to be judged case by case
Cricket
Cycling
Football (Soccer)
Football (American)
Golf
Ice Hockey
- Stanley Cup Finals
- IIHF World Championship - to be replaced with World Cup of Hockey if it ever returns and Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Finals in Olympic years
- Women's Ice Hockey Finals from the Winter Olympic
Rugby
Tennis
Yachting
Multi-sport Events
Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the:
- Olympics (Summer and Winter)
Opening of the:
World Records
- A world record (in an event such as aquatics or athletics) that is broken either: by an unusually large margin, after a very long time period, or in a highly publicized event (eg, 100 metre dash)