Wikipedia:In the news/Recurring items
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 | 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 |
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
Cricket
- Cricket World Cup
- Second cricket event. Perhaps The Ashes or the ICC World Twenty20
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
- IIHF World Women Championships
Rugby
Tennis
Multi-sport Events
Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the:
- Olympics (Summer and Winter)
- Commonwealth Games
- Pan American Games
- Asian Games
Frequency of Occurrence
As it stands now the list has approximately 25 entries, averaging to about one sports story every two weeks.