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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Simone Biles and Mondo Duplantis crowned AIPS Champions of 2024
518 journalists from 111 countries select the AIPS Athletes of the Year; Manchester City's Spain international midfielder Rodri makes Men's Top 10 but…
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Get advice for your SJA British Sports Journalism Awards entry! Free webinar on 7 January
Zoom in at 6pm on Tuesday 7 January 2025 for a special session about the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards; a panel of experts will be on hand to o…
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Over 85% of sports journalists say online abuse is threatening press freedom
Landmark research reveals surge of online abuse facing sports journalists in the last year; Sports Journalist Barometer Report, produced by the United…
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