Brian James, an outstanding sports and feature writer from the early 1960s through to the turn of the century, has died of heart failure at the age of…
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Tag: World Cup
Rostov puts out the red carpet for the Brit pack
By SIMON PEACH, Press Association Sport’s chief football writer Expectations were low and apprehension relatively high heading t…
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England’s forgotten victory in a 1966 World Cup
There's been plenty of coverage over the summer of the 50th anniversary of England's World Cup victory. But as PHILIP BARKER writes, there was another…
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1966 shock: Fifa president let in news reporters
Fifty years ago, England's World Cup triumph was not only a milestone for football, but it also gave birth to sports news reporting. Unlikely as it ma…
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Chris Nawrat: man who brought Gonzo to Fleet Street
PETER WILSON remembers some good times with his friend Chris Nawrat, the former Morning Star reporter who became sports editor of The Sunday Times, wh…
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BT Sport backs SJA’s Rugby World Cup reception
The Sports Journalists' Association and BT Sport are staging a special international media reception on September 15, before the Rugby World Cup…
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Sepp Blatter: My Part In His FIFA Downfall
GERRY COX recalls a time when the soon-to-be ex-President of world football was a lot more welcoming to the British press. He even offered biscuits wi…
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Fleet Street has been on FIFA trail for decades
The FIFA corruption story this week grabbed headlines when authorities stepped in to take action. As MATT SCOTT reports, the British media has been re…
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Big names feature in Broadcast Awards short-lists
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, 2013 SJA Sports Broadcaster of the Year Alison Mitchell, TalkSport's Stan Collymore and BBC sports editor Dan…
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Record Awards entries have set the bar high
"We had a record 231 entries - every national newspaper title was represented - and there was strong support from regional newspapers, specialist jour…
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