The Guardian successful in Sports Publisher category at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards, sponsored by Canon; The Athletic's Adam Crafton wins…
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60 years on from 1966 – five reporters who covered England’s World Cup win
On 30 July 1966, England beat West Germany 4-2 after extra-time at Wembley to win the World Cup; nearly 60 years later, five of the sports journalists…
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New biography restores Patsy Hendren to the ranks of cricket’s greatest heroes
A new biography of Middlesex and England batsman Patsy Hendren, which reveals his struggles with English cricket's establishment, is reviewed by Eric …
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Sports journalists from FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finalist countries call for Christophe Gleizes’ release
The Sports Journalists' Association of Great Britain joins with its counterpart organisations from France, Spain and Argentina, alongside the FWA, AIP…
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Impact of commercialism and climate change on cricket explored in new history of the sport
Cricket's history from origins as a money-making enterprise to global product with the long-form game now under serious threat is recorded in a new bo…
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Fans can discover plenty of weird and wonderful football facts in new trivia book
The latest book of bizarre football trivia featuring amusing and unusual incidents on and off the pitch is reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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With Stokes in strife again, time is right to evaluate England’s cricket captains since 1979
England captains from Mike Brearley to Ben Stokes are put under the microscope in a Vic Marks book reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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Seeing red and losing your head: 10 infamous World Cup moments
From "The Battle of Berne" 72 years ago to an uninvited guest at the Qatar 2022 final trophy presentation, here are 10 moments from World Cup history …
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Mullery, Maradona and a Diana Ross miskick: World Cup TV memories from Mexico and the USA
The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup begins in Mexico City on Thursday, and those viewers who recall the 1970 tournament may well marvel at just how…
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Sports Journalists’ Association to hold EGM on June 25
Following its Annual General Meeting, the SJA issues notice of an Extraordinary General Meeting which will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, startin…
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Hidden history of women’s cricket in England is celebrated in essential new book
'The Women in Whites: A History of Women’s Cricket in England' by Raf Nicholson will change perceptions about the evolution of the game, putting pio…
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