The travelogue written by Pippa York and David Walsh earns its authors the £30,000 top prize; 'The Escape: The Tour, The Cyclist and Me' among seven …
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Several sports journalists on shortlist for 2025 William Hill Sports Book of the Year prize
Miguel Delaney, Donald McRae, Lily Canter and David Walsh among those still in contention for the prestigious award this year; along with the "Bookie …
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15 on longlist for 2025 William Hill Sports Book of the Year prize
Several renowned sports journalists, including Miguel Delaney, Joey D’Urso and Jonathan Wilson, are in contention for the prestigious award this yea…
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Tale of life as a tennis pro in ‘The Racket’ wins Conor Niland the coveted Bookie Prize
Irish author Conor Niland is the winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2024; 'The Racket' is the first book about tennis to take th…
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From track to triumph: Lauren Fleshman’s ‘Good For A Girl’ wins Sports Book of the Year Award
Ex-professional runner Lauren Fleshman is crowned the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award winner 2023, taking home a £30,000 cash prize; in th…
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Four women writers on shortlist of six for William Hill Sports Book of the Year prize
"This is arguably the most exciting shortlist in the history of the award," says chair of judges, Alyson Rudd; Sally H. Jacobs, Lauren Fleshman, Kathr…
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18 on longlist for William Hill Sports Book of the Year prize
Snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan and three-time winner Duncan Hamilton among those vying for £30,000 top prize; 13 different sports featured, includi…
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Hamilton wins £30,000 William Hill prize for record third time
By Anton Rippon Judges were ‘bowled over’ by Duncan Hamilton’s biography of Neville Cardus that has won for the freelance sportswriter a record-…
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McRae and Hamilton head William Hill shortlist aiming for record third win
By Anton Rippon The Guardian’s Donald McRae and freelance sports writer Duncan Hamilton have again entered the ring for the 31st William Hill Sports…
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