NORMAN GILLER, once our resident columnist here at the SJA and a Lifetime Member, remembers his old mate Colin Hart, the legendary boxing reporter who…
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The curious case of the Olympic presidential election
The 10th president of the International Olympic Committee will be named this week at a Session in Greece; seven candidates are in the running, includi…
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Want to break into sports media? Join SJA Academy / News Associates webinar on March 25
Zoom in at 7pm on Tuesday 25 March 2025 for a special Q&A with guests Katie Shanahan and Laura Howard; it's exclusively for SJA Academy members - BUT …
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New MOTD trio tussle as Broadcast shortlists announced for SJA British Sports Journalism Awards
Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan - who will be BBC Match of the Day anchors from next season - all competing for Presenter crown at #SJA2024;…
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Dozen Scoops whet the appetite on Writing shortlists for SJA British Sports Journalism Awards
Twelve super-impactful stories vying for silverware at #SJA2024 Awards; 19 more shortlists announced in Writing section, including five all-new catego…
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Student sports writers encouraged to check out Pitch Magazine’s annual competition
Entry window open until 9 April 2025 for Pitch Magazine's Young Sports Journalist writing competition; young people in U.K. aged between 14 and 21 are…
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Patrick Barclay’s immense talent shone through on the page and on screen, recalls Patrick Collins
Former SJA President Patrick Collins was a close friend of his fellow sportswriting great Paddy Barclay, who has sadly died aged 77; here, he shares h…
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Patrick Barclay, 1947-2025: ‘One of the greatest sports writers of his or any generation’
Patrick Barclay, the former chair of the Football Writers' Association and an SJA Sports Writer of the Year Award winner, has died at the age of 77...…
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Sports reporting agency Hayters to celebrate 70th anniversary with special event in London
El Vino Fleet Street wine bar to host reunion party on Wednesday 12 February, marking platinum anniversary of Hayters; Reg Hayter started up the agenc…
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Matthew Ashton’s talent, generosity and passion for Shrewsbury Town remembered in tributes
Matthew Ashton, who has died at the age of 53, was a much-admired football photographer whose love of Shrewsbury Town was legendary in the industry; h…
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