News Item is a text which informs readers about events of the day. The events are considered newsworthy or important.
Purpose/Social Function of News Item
to inform readers, listeners or viewers about events of the day which are considered newsworthy or important
Generic Structure
Newsworthy Event (recounts the events in summary form)
Background Event (elaborate what happened, tell what caused the incident))
Sources (comments by participant in, witnesses to and authorities expert on the event)
Language Features of News Item
Focusing on circumstances
Using material process
Short, telegraphic information about story captured in headline
Use action verb
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Wade withdraws from U.S. Basketball Team
Newsworthy Event
(Reuters) - Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade withdrew his name from the player pool for the U.S. Olympic basketball team on Thursday because his injured left knee will require surgery, USA Basketball said.
Background Event
After receiving the diagnosis from the Heat team physician, the All-Star guard, who helped Miami win the NBA title in five games over the Oklahoma City Thunder, informed USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo that he was having the surgery soon and would be unable to compete in London.
Sources
"As many people may know, throughout the season, I struggled with a recurring knee issue," Wade said in a statement. "After the championship game, I visited with my doctors for a round of comprehensive medical tests, and the recent results dictate the need for surgery. "While every part of me wants to be in London, I need to take this time to do what's best to improve my health and allow me to continue to play the game I love."
Wade was the U.S. team's leading scorer in their run to 2008 Olympic gold in Beijing, scoring a game-high 27 points as the Americans beat Spain 118-107 in the Olympic final.
Despite having his knee drained during the NBA playoffs, Wade averaged over 22 points a game during Miami's championship series triumph over the Thunder. Wade's exit from the U.S. squad left 17 players in the mix for 12 spots on the Olympic team following injuries that removed several players from consideration, including Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls and Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic.
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