This week marks the 50th anniversary of the start of the 1966 World Cup in England. PHILIP BARKER's account of the broadcasting of the tournament show…
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Collins and Kimber’s long, hard search for soul of cricket
PHILIP BARKER got an early viewing of a new documentary which bowls some real bouncers at the game's administrators…
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From faustball to sombo, London’s forgotten Games
Amid memories of London's winning Olympic bid, PHILIP BARKER remembers an earlier multi-sport event which lacked some of 2012's public appeal…
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Fun and Games, from gate-crashers to brothels
Star of stage and screen (alright, he was on last night's The One Show), SJA committee member PHILIP BARKER charts the role of sports journalists in t…
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Murdoch’s world domination big news for papers
SOCHI SKETCH: PHILIP BARKER is now a curling expert, in common with the whole of the British press corps at the Winter Olympics…
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Mixed fortunes for British press after Yarnold’s gold
SOCHI SKETCH: It's been a busy couple of days at the Winter Olympics for the British media pack, as PHILIP BARKER reports…
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Hoteliers are not only ones in dog-house in Sochi
SOCHI SKETCH: PHILIP BARKER with news and views from inside the MPC and, fortunately for him, the media hotels at the Winter Olympics…
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SJA’s Barker elected to UEPS exec committee
Sports Journalists’ Association committee member Philip Barker today topped the ballot for election to the ruling executive of the European spor…
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‘Jairzinho. Pele. Banks saves!’ The magic of Mexico
What has been your most memorable World Cup finals? For many of us of a certain age, Mexico in 1970 remains the finest footballing tournament. PHILIP …
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Happy 20th birthday, Trans World Sport
By Philip Barker Its makers claim it is the longest currently running television sports programme: Trans World Sport celebrated its 20th anniversary w…
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