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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Month: February 2024
‘Man of the People’ Alan Smith has died aged 90
Former SJA committee member Tom Clarke is grateful for information provided following the sad news of the death of Alan Smith, who worked for the Dail…
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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Britain’s first Black Olympic medal winner – but Harry Edward’s memoir nearly went unpublished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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