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Confusing headline

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by HejiraHenry, Jun 27, 2006.

  1. HejiraHenry

    HejiraHenry Well-Known Member

    On ESPN.com:

    Stojakovic opts out of deal to become free agent

    ... which makes it sound like he opted not to become a free agent

    From AP:

    Pacers' Stojakovic becomes free agent

    ... and both heads fail to take into account that he wants to return to Indiana.
     
    HejiraHenry, Jun 27, 2006
    #1
  2. DyePack

    DyePack New Member

    There's only one thing to clear this up: An AP cutline.
     
    DyePack, Jun 27, 2006
    #2
  3. HejiraHenry

    HejiraHenry Well-Known Member

    Which would, of course, include the helpful information about his country of origin.
     
    HejiraHenry, Jun 27, 2006
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