Tributes have been paid to Ian Laybourn, the PA news agency’s long-standing rugby league correspondent, who has died at the age of 67. Laybourn …
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Celebrating 75 years of the SJA and iconic radio institution … Sports Report
By PHILIP BARKER This year marks the 75th anniversary of the foundation of what became the Sports Journalists’ Association. There had been explo…
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Remembering ‘Coley’, two-time SJA chairman and Fleet Street stalwart
By MARK ALFORD FUNERAL DETAILS UPDATE: Ian’s funeral will take place at Southend Crematorium at 12:40 on Thursday 9th of March, followed b…
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Remembering John Morris, from regional press to boxing ring powerbroker
By MATTHEW ENGEL For a man who spent much of his life around the boxing ring, John Morris fitted no stereotype whatever. He was gentle, rather self-ef…
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Metcalfe steps up to take on editor’s role at Snooker Scene Magazine
Long-running monthly title under new ownership, while co-host of popular 'Talking Snooker' podcast Nick Metcalfe takes over as editor from Hall of Fam…
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Entries open for 2022 SJA British Sports Journalism Awards
Over 30 categories across written, broadcast and photography; deadline for entries is 18 January 2023, with awards night in London on 6 March…
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New editors sought to keep alive 136-year-old stats bible
Former editor ERIC BROWN reveals a threat to the world’s oldest football annual and takes a look at the 136th edition of a publication originall…
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Sluggish steps suggest sports media is still too cushy on diversity
New research released at D Word Conference 4 showed some evidence of progress for under-represented groups in the industry, although this appears negl…
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Gary Payne new head of sport at Telegraph as Adam Sills is promoted on a high
Gary Payne (left) is the new head of sport at The Telegraph, succeeding Adam Sills. After nine years leading the sports department, SJA committe…
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Squash Player magazine celebrates 50th anniversary
By Rod Gilmour, SJA member The UK-based Squash Player magazine is celebrating its 50th anniversary, with the latest edition looking back on half a cen…
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