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Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · 5d

NEW: It’s that time once again to celebrate the amazing UK-based organisations making social impact through sports - here we go with the eighth edition of the SJA Sport for Change Award, in association with @connectsport.bsky.social

🫵 And we need YOU! The nominations window is open…

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15 on longlist for 2025 William Hill Sports Book of the Year prize - Sports Journalists' Association

Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · 13d

NEW: Several renowned sports journalists in contention for prestigious @bookieprize.bsky.social as longlist of 15 books is announced 📚

🏆 Along with the coveted trophy, there is also a £30,000 prize for the winner… #WHSBOTY

#sportsmedia #sportsjournalism

Several renowned sports journalists, including Miguel Delaney, Joey D’Urso and Jonathan Wilson, are in contention for the prestigious award this year; along with the "Bookie Prize" trophy, there is al...

Covering the World Athletics Championships and coming out as gay in later life - Jon Mulkeen Q&A

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Sports Media LGBT+ @sportsmedialgbt.com · 22d

NEW: Jon Mulkeen has worked in #sportsmedia for more than 20 years and is currently out in Tokyo for the #WorldAthleticsChamps, overseeing editorial for the international governing body.

He's also out as #LGBTQ, and in the latest 'Our Stories in Sport' Q&A, he shares his journey... 🏳️‍🌈

#WCHTokyo25

Jon Mulkeen has been working in track and field media for nearly 20 years, and is among the LGBTQ editors and journalists out at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo; here, he discusses his...

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Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · 23d

To mark the debut of women’s football in #FM26, SJA committee member Carrie Brown recently chaired a panel of fellow #sportsmedia professionals.

Mina Ibrahim, Ayisha Gulati and Suzy Wrack believe the management sim’s big move is a special moment…

Women’s game in Football Manager 26 is seismic for culture shift, says SJA panel- Sports Journalists' Association

Miles Addy and Jordan Macauley were both winners at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards earlier in 2025, recognising their talents as sports content creators; they took part in a special News Ass...

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Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · 26d

⚽️ A new chapter in Football Manager history…

At SOOO London, Carrie Brown convened a panel titled “The Scouting Report” with Mina Ibrahim, Ayisha Gulati and Suzy Wrack to discuss the debut of women’s football in the greatest management sim of all time 🙌

#FM26 #sportsmedia

Carrie Brown, Mina Ibrahim, Ayisha Gulati and Suzy Wrack speaking at SOOO London

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Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · 27d

🚨 HEADS UP! A special #sportsmedia event is happening in London this Friday, 12 September…

⚽️ “The Scouting Report” is a live conversation about the arrival of women’s football in #FM26 and much more!

Entry at SOOO London is free, with the SJA panel running from 4pm to 5pm.

A graphic for “The Scouting Report” event at SOOO London on Friday 12 September 2025 at 4pm

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Christian Klaue @chklaue.bsky.social · Sep 8

📌 IOC welcomes three new directors

🔹Jan Paterson has been named as Chief of Staff in the Cabinet of the President
🔹James Pearce has taken up the role of Chief Communications Advisor to the President
🔹Julien Baehni will join on 1 January as Human Resources Director

www.olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc...

Tribute to Gerry Harrison, leading football commentator in 1970s and 1980s - Sports Journalists' Association

Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · Aug 27

Throughout the Seventies and early Eighties, Gerry Harrison - who has died aged 89 - was the voice of football for ITV Anglia viewers.

The SJA’s Philip Barker looks back on Harrison’s broadcasting career, with help from Tony Jones…

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Throughout the Seventies and early Eighties, Gerry Harrison was the voice of football for ITV Anglia viewers. Philip Barker looks back on Harrison's broadcasting career, with help from Tony Jones...

Want to be a sports content creator? Miles Addy and Jordan Macauley explain all - Sports Journalists' Association

Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · Aug 7

✍️ After a superb Q&A with Miles Addy and Jordan Macauley delivered by News Associates for our SJA Academy members, Plamedi Mbungu shares his top takeaways from the session…

@newsassociates.bsky.social #sportsmedia #contentcreators

Miles Addy and Jordan Macauley were both winners at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards earlier in 2025, recognising their talents as sports content creators; they took part in a special News Ass...

How Ashes summer 50 years ago made a star out of David Steele - Sports Journalists' Association

Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · Aug 2

🏏 As #ENGvIND nears a thrilling conclusion, the SJA's Philip Barker takes us back 50 years to an Ashes summer that made a star out of England's David Steele, and produced a classic commentary moment from John Arlott.

Plus, an unusual act of vandalism...

#cricket #sportsmedia #sportsjournalism

The England cricket team of today has been taking on India in a feisty five-Test series, but half a century ago, Australia were visiting for a four-Test Ashes defence; SJA secretary and historian Phil...

Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · Jul 28

🚨 MONDAY at 7pm, on Zoom! 🚨

Don’t miss this special SJA Academy Q&A about becoming a sports content creator, with SJA Award winners Miles Addy and Jordan Macauley 🙌

Thanks to our friends at @newsassociates.bsky.social! Info + register 👉 www.sportsjournalists.co.uk/courses-and-...

#sportsmedia

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Free SJA Academy Q&A with content creators Miles Addy and Jordan Macauley - Sports Journalists' Association

Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · Jul 22

🚨 Our next SJA Academy session is a special Q&A with award-winning sports content creators Miles Addy and Jordan Macauley - and it’s FREE to join, on Monday 28 July at 7pm on Zoom!

Hit the link for all you need to know + registration 👍 @newsassociates.bsky.social

#sportsmedia #sportsjournalism

Zoom in at 7pm on Monday 28 July 2025 for a special live content creators Q&A with Miles Addy and Jordan Macauley; it's exclusively for SJA Academy members - BUT you can join for free now!

Award-winning sports content creators host Q&A

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News Associates @newsassociates.bsky.social · Jul 7

We're excited for this Q&A in collaboration with @sportsjournalists.co.uk 🤩 Join the SJA Academy for FREE for exclusive opportunities in the sports media 💙 Sign up for the free event on July 28 on Zoom via the link in our bio ✨
newsassociates.co.uk/award-winnin...

The Sports Journalists' Association and News Associates are hosting a Q&A with two award-winning sports content creators.

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London 2012's thrilling Olympic bid win remembered, 20 years on - Sports Journalists' Association

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Sports Media LGBT+ @sportsmedialgbt.com · Jul 6

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Thank you to our @intermediauk.co.uk family for again including Sports Media LGBT+ on their #PrideInLondon banner - always so proud to see our network group represented in the UK’s biggest Pride, means so much!

Here’s to all the LGBTQ+ sports reporters, storytellers and content creators 🙌

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Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · Jul 1

20 years ago this week, Britain was awaiting an IOC announcement…

Would the London 2012 bid win the day, and bring the Olympics to the UK?

✍️ Philip Barker looks back to July 2005 and that marvellous moment when Jacques Rogge opened the envelope…

#sportsmedia #sportsjournalism #history

In the first week of July 2005, Britain was on tenterhooks, as decision day loomed for the cities bidding to host the 2012 Olympics; two decades on, the SJA's Philip Barker looks back at the build-up ...

Sports media must focus on experiences of women graduates - Sports Journalists' Association

Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · Jun 24

🗣️ “The problem of underrepresentation of women in the #sportsjournalism workplace begins before the office, and therefore presents higher education with a challenge to grapple”

Uni of Derby graduate Juliet Nottingham writes about a new pilot study being presented at @theajeuk.bsky.social Conference

Last year, Juliet Nottingham graduated with first-class honours on the University of Derby's football journalism degree. Now a freelancer working in the industry, she writes about research she has und...

SJA AGM 2025: Goodbyes to Barker and Green, as Palacio joins committee - Sports Journalists' Association

Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · Jun 16

The SJA AGM was held last week, with secretary Philip Barker and treasurer / events lead James Green stepping down from the committee; Laurie Palacio joins; in his report, SJA chair Ashley Broadley reflects on a year of evolution and modernisation for the Association.

#sportsmedia #sportsjournalism

The 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Sports Journalists' Association was held on Thursday 12 June; Philip Barker and James Green step down from committee, with Laurie Palacio joining; in Chair's rep...

Sports Journalists' Association to hold AGM 2025 on June 12

Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · May 29

The annual SJA AGM is an ideal opportunity to have your say. Get what’s important to you on the agenda - you could even express interest in standing for Committee.

Read our overview and reach out to learn more

#sportsjournalism

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This year's SJA Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 12 June, starting at 12.30pm BST; meeting will be held virtually; SJA members are welcome to attend; prospective Committee members welco...

Presenter Kate Mason shares top tips for sports broadcasting - Sports Journalists' Association

Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · May 29

Do you want to help shape #sportsmedia? Promote good practice, recognise talent at awards events, and encourage the next generation of reporters and photographers?

Now’s the time! Get closer to the industry with the SJA - you don’t have to be a member to get involved…

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The Athletic team celebrate at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards earlier this year

Alex Yee, the SJA Sportsman of the Year, with SJA President Darren Lewis and presenter Nick Powell on Sky Sports News

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Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · May 29

“Kate offered great insights into the world of #sportsjournalism, explaining her route into the profession and how there’s no clear-cut way to break into broadcasting.”

✍️ Abi Akerman on our recent SJA Academy / @newsassociates.bsky.social session with Kate Mason 🙌

Fresh from being shortlisted in the Columnist category at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards, Kate Mason kindly spent time talking about all things sports broadcasting with SJA Academy members; ...

How sports broadcasters covered May 1985 football stadium disasters - Sports Journalists' Association

Sports Journalists’ Association @sportsjournalists.co.uk · May 29

40 years ago this month, football stadium disasters at Birmingham City, Bradford City and Brussels’ Heysel resulted in the tragic deaths of fans.

The broadcasters covering these awful events showed great sensitivity.

SJA secretary Philip Barker looks back on May 1985…

In May 1985, three disasters at football stadiums - St Andrew's, Valley Parade, and Heysel - resulted in the deaths of nearly 100 fans, sending shockwaves through the British game and wider society; c...