Sports News Roundup: Coaches Speak, Eagles Set Depth Chart, WPBL Game Tonight
Listen to the story
On August 25, three defensive coaches, Scott Booker, Justin Hamilton, and Mike Smith, spoke to the media. They answered questions about their team's football plans.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles have released their final preseason depth chart. This document lists which players are expected to start and which will support them. The Eagles will use this chart as they prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals.
In another sports story, the L.A. Queens will return to WPBL action this evening. They will play against the Boston Hunters. The Queens are led by Eric Young Sr., a former player for the Rockies. Fans are excited to see how the team performs under his leadership.
These three stories show different parts of the sports world happening at the same time: coaching interviews, roster planning, and league competition.
Vocabulary11 words
- defensive
- related to stopping the other team from scoring
- media
- TV, radio, and news reporters
- preseason
- practice games before the real season starts
- depth chart
- a list showing player positions and order
- WPBL
- the name of a sports league mentioned in the story
- former
- someone's earlier job or team
- leadership
- the act of guiding or being in charge of a group
- roster
- the full list of players on a team
- opponent
- the team you compete against
- availability
- a scheduled time when someone speaks to reporters
- action
- active play in a game or competition
Quiz
Answer key
1. They spoke to the media 2. Their final preseason depth chart 3. Eric Young Sr.
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
On August 25, three _____ coaches spoke to the media.
Their names are Scott Booker, Justin Hamilton, and Mike _____.
They answered questions about their team's football _____.
The Philadelphia Eagles have released their final preseason _____ chart.
This document lists which players are expected to _____.
The Eagles will use this chart as they prepare to face the Cincinnati _____.
The L.A. Queens will return to _____ action this evening.
They will play against the Boston _____.
The Queens are led by Eric Young Sr., a _____ player for the Rockies.
Fans are excited to see how the team performs under his _____.
Discussion questions
- Why do teams release preseason depth charts before games?
- What is the purpose of media availability sessions for coaches?
- Why might a former player like Eric Young Sr. be chosen to lead a team?
- What are some benefits of following multiple sports leagues at once?
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