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NEW: The Sports Journalists’ Association is delighted to welcome Nick Powell as its new Secretary. The former Sky News and Sky Sports News editor and presenter was confirmed in the role at the SJA’s AGM. SJA chair Ashley Broadley: “Nick brings outstanding industry knowledge and experience.” 1/2
The SJA sends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Trevor Bond, our former chair, treasurer & secretary, who has sadly died at the age of 90. "Bondy" worked in senior sports editorial roles at the Sunday Telegraph and Mail on Sunday and was credited with the memorable headline... 1/
Remembering Trevor Bond, 1936-2026: Tributes to former SJA chair and Sunday Telegraph sports editor - Sports Journalists' Association
Trevor Bond, who served the SJA in several roles including chair, treasurer and secretary, has died at the age of 90; he worked in senior sports editorial roles for the Sunday Telegraph and the Mail o...
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🗳️ It’s time to choose your Outstanding Player of World Cup 2026! AIPS cardholders, this one is for you… Info and vote here 👉 www.aipsmedia.com/aips/pages/a...
Vote for AIPS Outstanding Player of FIFA World Cup 2026
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A place in the press box at today’s France-Spain game is reserved for Christophe Gleizes, the French sports journalist who is currently detained in Algeria for his reporting there. FIFA is supporting the campaign for his release with this placard and a “Free Gleizes” scarf. #FreeGleizes
Right before the World Cup semi-finals, the sports journalists’ associations of England, Argentina, Spain and France are sending a message of support to French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes. The four associations call for the release of their colleague, who has been detained since 2025. 1/2
🏆⚽️📺 Sports broadcasting historian Philip Barker looks back at how Mexico’s first two stints as #FIFAWorldCup hosts were presented on TV, and also when the USA welcomed the world in 1994…
Mullery, Maradona and a Diana Ross miskick: World Cup TV memories from Mexico and the USA - Sports Journalists' Association
The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup begins in Mexico City on Thursday, and those viewers who recall the 1970 tournament may well marvel at just how much has changed over the years; here, broadcasti...
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The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) has written to FIFA claiming that “many” Iranian and African journalists have been denied the necessary visas to cover the World Cup in the United States. www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...
Iranian and African journalists denied necessary World Cup visas, sports press association says (Gift Article)
AIPS president Gianni Merlo said in a letter to FIFA that the cases are "countless and unacceptable" and part of a "long-standing" problem.
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🏏📚 'The Women in Whites: A History of Women's Cricket in England' by @rafnicholson.bsky.social is out now Philip Barker says the new book will help to change perceptions about the evolution of the game, putting pioneering players and innovators in the spotlight... #cricket #history #books
Hidden history of women's cricket in England is celebrated in essential new book - Sports Journalists' Association
'The Women in Whites: A History of Women’s Cricket in England' by Raf Nicholson will change perceptions about the evolution of the game, putting pioneering players and innovators in the spotlight...
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📺 NEW: The 15th #SoccerAid match is nearly here, and this week also marks the 40th anniversary of #SportAid, which raised millions of pounds for famine relief in 1986. Philip Barker looks back on an event that encouraged 20m people to "run the world"... #charity #sports @unicef.org
How 'Sport Aid' raised millions of pounds for famine relief, 40 years ago - Sports Journalists' Association
The 15th edition of 'Soccer Aid' will be held on May 31, with more than £120 million raised for UNICEF since the charity football match began in 2006; back in 1986, 'Sport Aid' featured all-star exhib...
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Congratulations to Isabelle Martin, Jake Pearce and Billy Taylor for winning our Student Football Writer of the Year awards. They will collect their trophies and £1000 each at the Footballer of the Year dinner on May 19, sitting at the top table. #FOTY2026 footballwriters.co.uk/news/student...
Student Football Writer of the Year awards – the winners.
Congratulations to our three winners (left to right) Jake Pearce, Isabelle Martin and Billy Taylor.
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The SJA sends its condolences to the family and friends of Tony Roche, the long-time rugby union correspondent for The Sun, who has died aged 76. Here, the i paper's Hugh Godwin pays tribute to "the ultimate red-top reporter." With thanks to the Rugby Union Writers' Club #rugbymedia
Remembering Tony Roche, 1949-2026: Rugby journalist was 'the ultimate red-top reporter' - Sports Journalists' Association
Tony Roche, who has died aged 76, was the rugby union correspondent for The Sun newspaper for nearly 25 years; here, the Rugby Union Writers' Club's Will Kelleher pays tribute...
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Bronze at the @sportsjournalists.co.uk Journalism Awards. Everything I needed to say was in the programme notes. My thoughts are with my colleagues facing uncertainty. Having been on universal credit and back again, I know that stress. Any petty disappointments are pushed aside. 🙏🏾 #sja2025
📸 Catch up on some of the best pics from an unforgettable night at the London Palladium for the annual SJA British Sports Journalism Awards… Thank you to our photographers, Tom Dulat and Ralph Pope 🙏 #SJA2025 #sportsjournalism #sportsmedia
Photo galleries from SJA British Sports Journalism Awards gala night at London Palladium- Sports Journalists' Association
Browse galleries and access links to download images from the gala night for the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards, sponsored by Canon, held for the first time at the London Palladium...
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Ally McCoist has been named Pundit of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony in London. The Rangers and Scotland legend was honoured at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards www.heraldscotland.com/sport/260583... @heraldsport.bsky.social 𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘦 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦/𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵/𝘚𝘩𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘬
Thoroughly enjoyable evening at the London Palladium last night. Claimed Bronze in the Regional Sports Writer category behind the machine that is Jon Colman and outstanding winner Alex Miller. Always brilliant occasions, well done @sportsjournalists.co.uk once again.
NEW: The Guardian successful in Sports Publisher category at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards, sponsored by Canon 🏆 The Athletic’s Adam Crafton wins SJA Sports Journalist of the Year 📰 The Sunday Times retains Newspaper of the Year crown; see all Writing and Open Media winners… #SJA2025
The Guardian named Sports Publisher of the Year at SJA British Sports Journalism Awards- Sports Journalists' Association
The Guardian successful in Sports Publisher category at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards, sponsored by Canon; The Athletic's Adam Crafton wins SJA Sports Journalist of the Year title for the s...
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A great evening out at the SJA Sports Journalism Awards in London tonight! Fantastic to meet a number of industry professionals who were all very welcoming and supportive. Congrats to all those who won an award, well deserved! #SJA2025
Blown away to be named Feature Writer of the Year at the British Sports Journalism Awards. I love what I do more than anything else I can imagine doing and this is the best night of my career. A complete honour.
NEW: ‘Match of the Day’ wins TV Show category for first time at SJA British Sports Journalism Awards 📺 🏆 Gabby Logan is Presenter of the Year; Dan Roan picks up Broadcast Journalist award; Conor McNamara claims Commentator category; see all those successful in the Broadcast section… #SJA2025
Match of the Day and Gabby Logan among Broadcast winners at SJA British Sports Journalism Awards 2025 - Sports Journalists' Association
BBC Sport's Gabby Logan has been named Presenter of the Year at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards; also in Broadcast, 'Match of the Day' wins TV Show category for first time; BBC's Dan Roan pic...
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NEW: Getty Images’ Julian Finney claims his first SJA Canon Sports Photographer of the Year crown 🏆 📸 Finney also successful in Canon Portfolio category; stablemate Carl Recine wins Football Portfolio and News Picture; catch up on the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards… #SJA2025
Julian Finney named Canon Sports Photographer of the Year at SJA British Sports Journalism Awards 2025- Sports Journalists' Association
Getty Images' Julian Finney claims his first SJA Canon Photographer of the Year crown; Finney also successful in Canon Portfolio category; stablemate Carl Recine wins Football Portfolio and News Pictu...
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🕖 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! The SJA is very excited to be welcoming you to the London Palladium for the British Sports Journalism Awards, sponsored by Canon - doors open 7pm, show starts 8pm 🏆 It’s a stunning new venue and a new era for the ‘Oscars’ of the U.K. sports media industry… 1/2
📰 The shortlisted images in the News Picture category at Monday night’s SJA British Sports Journalism Awards gala… 📸 By (clockwise from top left) - Lee Smith; Julian Finney; Ryan Pierse; Carl Recine; Richard Heathcote; Catherine Ivill 📍 London Palladium 🎟️ ticketing.lwtheatres.co.uk/event/69216/...
The SJA British Sports Journalism Awards gala is on Monday night! 🏆 shortlisted images in the Canon Portfolio category (clockwise from top left) - Julian Finney, Alex Pantling, George Wood (all Getty Images); Adrian Dennis (AFP); Lee Smith (Action Images Reuters); Michael Steele (Getty Images) 1/2
NEW: Jim White, Reshmin Chowdhury, Bela Shah and Joel Beya have been confirmed as host presenters for this year’s SJA British Sports Journalism Awards gala. The event is being held on the night of Monday, April 27, at the London Palladium. Book tickets now! #SJA2025
Hosts announced for SJA British Sports Journalism Awards at London Palladium - Sports Journalists' Association
Jim White, Reshmin Chowdhury, Bela Shah and Joel Beya confirmed as host presenters for this year's SJA British Sports Journalism Awards gala; event being held on the night of Monday, April 27, at the ...
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🏆 ‘Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds’ was among the British entries to be recognised on the night at the #AIPS Sport Media Awards gala. Producer Ian Brackley collected the third-place trophy at the ceremony in Lausanne: “It was great to mix with different cultures and storytellers.” Read more on our website…
Tom Daley documentary team 'immensely proud' to be honoured at AIPS Sport Media Awards - Sports Journalists' Association
'Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds' was among the British entries to be recognised on the night at the AIPS Sport Media Awards gala; producer Ian Brackley collected the third-place trophy at the ceremony in Laus...
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🚨 Get ready for the new era! There’s just ONE WEEK to go until the gala ceremony of the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards, sponsored by Canon, at the London Palladium… 🎟️ Join colleagues from across the sports media industry for a night of celebration on Monday, April 27 - book tickets now… 1/2
This year’s Sports Journalists’ Association Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 7 May. Do you have a role in U.K. #sportsmedia and are interested in potentially joining the SJA Committee? Perhaps you’d like to suggest a relevant motion for the Agenda? All the info here ⬇️
Sports Journalists' Association to hold AGM 2026 on May 7 - Sports Journalists' Association
This year's SJA Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 7 May, starting at 12.30pm BST; meeting will be held online; SJA members are welcome to attend; prospective Committee members welcomed.....
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📣 The SJA announces the winners of the ‘Ones to Watch’ and Academy Award categories at the British Sports Journalism Awards 🏆 Congratulations to Annabel Lee-Ellis, who is the #SJA2025 Canon Young Sports Photographer of the Year 📸🥇 🔗 Follow the link to learn more and see the winning portfolio 1/2
Rising sports media stars rewarded with 'Ones to Watch' and Academy prizes at SJA Awards - Sports Journalists' Association
Annabel Lee-Ellis, Charlotte Daly, Jamie Ward and Alice Daniell take top prizes in 2025 categories, as Alice Jackson claims SJA Academy Award.
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