Stylistic Features of Sports Text Headlines inAzerbaijani and English Languages

The article presents a comparative analysis of sports text headlines written in Azerbaijani and English. The headlines in both languages have common features (emotionality, brevity) as well as differences driven by cultural and linguistic characteristics. Azerbaijani headlines more often emphasize national pride and use metaphors, whereas English headlines focus on dynamism, slang, and sensationalism. Understanding these characteristics helps create effective headlines that resonate with the target audience.