The International Olympic Committee has recognised the "unique contribution" of writer and historian David Miller, who was previously chief sports cor…
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History repeating as VAR controversy in Newcastle vs Arsenal game recalls 1932 FA Cup Final debate
Many fans felt the ball had gone out of play but after a long VAR check, Anthony Gordon's goal in last weekend's Premier League clash at St James' Par…
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Boxing, barriers and making black history – the sportswriting significance of Emma Lindsey
Britain’s first black woman sportswriter for a national newspaper won awards, covered fights in Las Vegas, and met Muhammad Ali and Pele during her …
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Entries open for 2023 SJA British Sports Journalism Awards
Over 30 categories across written, broadcast and photography; deadline for entries is 17 January 2024, with awards night in London on 25 March; Cricke…
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From A.I. to Gen Z – and Gen Alpha! Sports journalism’s future assessed at SJA event
Panel discussion explores changing face of sports media industry and looks to the future; SJA President-elect Darren Lewis joined by Mark Alford, Laur…
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Expertise and eloquence made Sir Michael Parkinson one of the greatest – Patrick Collins
He interviewed over 2,000 of the world's biggest stars on his long-running TV chat show, but Sir Michael Parkinson's considerable talents as a sports …
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‘A giant of sports journalism’: A tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson, former SJA President
“A master of the media arts”, Sir Michael Parkinson led the Sports Journalists’ Association as President for over a decade; upon the…
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The burning passion behind Brown Girl Sport, with Miriam Walker-Khan
In early 2023, sports reporter Miriam Walker-Khan launched a storytelling platform that she wished had existed when she was younger. As South Asian He…
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‘Always on the money’: Alan Hubbard remembered for his passion and sublime prose
A great of sports journalism, a former Olympic Journalist of the Year, and a two-time SJA British Sports Journalism Award winner, Alan Hubbard was a c…
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He was the biggest influence on so many Fleet Street careers – Express colleagues remember David Emery
There have been so many tributes from across the industry following the news of the death of past SJA chairman David Emery. Malcolm Folley, Charlie Sa…
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