‘Always on the money’: Alan Hubbard remembered for his passion and sublime prose

A great of sports journalism, a former Olympic Journalist of the Year, and a two-time SJA British Sports Journalism Award winner, Alan Hubbard was a class act who could count on some famous friends but never failed to help those making their way in the industry. Philip Barker takes a look at the tributes…

‘What a score!’ – Edwards’ great try and Morgan’s magical commentary remembered 50 years on

The Barbarians vs New Zealand match in January 1973 was just two minutes old when Gareth Edwards scored what is still widely thought to be the best-ever try in rugby union; Cliff Morgan’s commentary is equally revered; memories of that famous Cardiff afternoon are again being shared this weekend…

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 exploratory meetings the previous year but the Sports Writers’ Association was made reality in April 1948. There could have been no more auspicious year for our organisation to take flight, for London was […]

SJA British Sports Awards 2022: Voting opens for Sportsman, Sportswoman and Sports Team of the Year

SJA members can vote now to decide the winners of three major categories at the Awards, to be held at The Brewery in London on Thursday 8 December; Adam Peaty, Emma Raducanu and the England men’s football team claimed the equivalent 2021 honours; voting for 2022 Awards closes on Monday 14 November