Sixth edition of annual event celebrating global industry excellence received almost 1,900 submissions from around the world; British representation f…
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SJA to host ‘Showcase’ panel event on March 25 ahead of British Sports Journalism Awards
Discussion on March 25 featuring inspirational next-generation talent will explore career opportunities and standing out in a competitive industry; he…
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Class and composure catch the eye as winners of SJA ‘Ones to Watch’ and Academy award are announced
Morgan Harlow takes gold in Young Photographers category; the i paper’s George Simms scoops Ian Wooldridge Trophy for Young Sportswriter of the Year…
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Friendly rivalries feature on Broadcast shortlists for SJA British Sports Journalism Awards
Old pals Mike Atherton and Nasser Hussain are both up for Commentator again, one of 14 awards on offer in final batch of announcements; Sky Sports and…
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‘Tight battles’ to decide SJA British Sports Journalism Awards’ Written shortlists show industry’s strengths
Section’s chair of judges hails quality of entries during “tough times”; contenders in 15 categories announced ahead of gala ceremony on March 2…
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Heavyweights and new talent on Photography shortlists at SJA British Sports Journalism Awards
Five former Ed Lacey Trophy winners named in portfolio categories as contenders in Canon-sponsored section revealed; 10 again in running for Picture A…
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The National Lottery continues sponsorship of SJA British Sports Journalism Awards and SJA British Sports Awards
SJA's partnership with The National Lottery, now under stewardship of its new operator Allwyn UK, is continuing, with headline sponsorship of both of …
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The guts of England’s glory: Duncan Hamilton’s ‘Answered Prayers’ re-examines 1966 World Cup
An insightful new book about the build-up to England's 1966 World Cup triumph and the horrors that haunted the players afterwards is reviewed by Eric …
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Ian Wooldridge’s pioneering TV work gave viewers a window into the world of sport
A five-time winner of the SJA Sportswriter of the Year Award, Ian Wooldridge was an industry legend who also made over 120 television documentaries, w…
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Britain’s first Black Olympic medal winner – but Harry Edward’s memoir nearly went unpublished
After being interned in a prisoner-of-war camp, Harry Edward won bronze medals for Britain in both the 100m and 200m at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antw…
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