Our condolences and sympathies are with Mark's family, friends and colleagues.
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Our condolences and sympathies are with Mark's family, friends and colleagues.
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Mark was shortlisted for the Ian Wooldridge Trophy for Young Sports Writer of the Year at the 2008 SJA British Sports Journalism Awards, and went on to write several books, including biographies of Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz.
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All of us at the SJA are very sad to learn of the death of tennis writer and author Mark Hodgkinson.
Mark was the Daily Telegraph's tennis correspondent from 2005 to 2011.
Obituary via Telegraph Sport
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Very sad to hear of the shocking passing of Mark Hodgkinson, who was just 46.
The number of tennis writers we've lost at far-too-young ages in recent years is truly awful.
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/8d019c7...
✍️ Sports writers! Get your game on, because the deadline for the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards is tonight (Wed 4 Feb), at 11.59pm GMT... 🚨
We have 🔟 top tips from award-winning sports journalist Heather Dewar to help you with your entry. Check it out! #SJA2025
🚨🚨🚨 It’s DEADLINE DAY for entries for the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards - the window must close at 11.59pm GMT on Wednesday 4 February!
🔗 www.sportsjournalists.co.uk/awards-news/...
Give yourself a chance to get the industry recognition that your hard work deserves…
#SJA2025 #sportsmedia
Laurie Palacio
🎙️ "Whether you’re in TV, film or radio, the judges always want to see a depth of work..."
Broadcasters! Get top tips on your SJA British Sports Journalism Awards entry from Laurie Palacio - deadline is Wednesday night!
#SJA2025 #sportsmedia
👉 www.sportsjournalists.co.uk/awards-news/...
👀 Take a look via the link, where you can also find articles with advice on how to craft a successful entry AND details of the reduced fees for SJA members, freelancers, and those who meet the criteria for the SJA Awards’ Diversity scheme
#SJA2025 #sportsmedia #sportsjournalism
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🚨 ALERT! The entry window for the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards must close on Wednesday, 4 February, at 11.59pm
⏳ Time is running out… but don’t panic, you still have the chance to submit for one or more of the categories on offer. Don’t miss your chance to shine!
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📸 Calling all sports photographers!
The entry deadline for the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards is late on Wednesday…
Need some tips on putting your portfolio together? Award winner Molly Darlington has lots of great advice - check it out ⬇️
#SJA2025 #sportsphotography #sportsmedia
Deadline - late Wednesday night, 4 February. Browse all the available categories on our website
SJA members, freelancers and those eligible under the SJA Awards Diversity scheme should take advantage of reduced entry fee offers.
#sportsmedia
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Jim White hosting the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards
🗣️ “It’s a wonderful moment because you think, well, what you do in this business has been recognised by your peers. And I think it’s very special to be recognised” - Jim White, @talksport.com
⏳ Don’t miss out on YOUR big moment! Enter the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards
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It’s your chance to be recognised by the industry at what is the ‘Oscars of sports media’ here in the U.K. 🇬🇧
Need some advice? Check out the articles on our website, containing top tips on submitting a strong entry.
#SJA2025 #sportsmedia #sportsjournalism
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Pictured are last year’s SJA Ones to Watch and Academy Award winners - Harshini Mehta, Aadam Patel, Alex Davidson, Charlotte Daly and Ervin Ang And SJA award trophies
⏳ It’s now the FINAL WEEK of the entry window for the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards
🏆 Once again, we’ll celebrate the ‘Ones to Watch’ in Writing, Photography, and Broadcasting - both On Air and Off Air - plus there’s the SJA Academy Award, sponsored by @talksport.com
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Remembering Chris Dodd, 1942-2026
Chris was one of rowing’s most respected journalists, authors, historians and editors.
“He understood that #rowing is shaped as much by those who record it as by those who pull the oars.”
✍️ Tim Koch, @heartheboatsing.bsky.social
#sportsmedia #sportsjournalism
⏳ Get your portfolios ready! Enter one or more of the Awards categories by midnight on Wednesday 4 February, 2026
🔗 Discover all the info, including reduced entry fees for SJA members, a 2 for 1 deal for freelancers, and details of the SJA Diversity criteria
#sportsmedia
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Canon UK’s Jakki Moores presents David Davies with the Ed Lacey Trophy for SJA Sports Photographer of the Year in March 2025
🇬🇧📸 The Photography section of the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards, sponsored by Canon UK, celebrates the very best #sportsphotography in the UK
🏆 David Davies won Sports Photographer of the Year last time out 👏
🚨 Now it’s time to enter #SJA2025…
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Need some help? Check out the three advice articles on our website, for tips on submitting a strong entry in Writing, Broadcast and Content Creation, and Photography
Thanks to our Photography section sponsors Canon UK
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⏳ We’re into the last two weeks of the entry window for the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards
It’s your chance for industry recognition at the ‘Oscars of #sportsmedia’ here in the U.K.
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🗣️ “To have your colleagues, the judges, think my work was worthy of winning this award… it’s a great honour” - Nick Hoult, The Telegraph, winner of the Cricket Journalist category last time out 🏏
All the info here - categories, criteria, entry form etc
#SJA2025 #sportsmedia #sportsjournalism
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Alex Lowe, Karthi Gnanasegaram and Nick Hoult at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards. Alex and Nick are holding their category winner trophies
🗣️ “To be honoured by your peers like this… it’s everything” - Alex Lowe, Times Sport, winner of the Rugby Journalist category at last year’s SJA British Sports Journalism Awards
⭐ Time to shine! Get your entries ready for the SJAs - the deadline is Wednesday 4 February
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Calling all student journalists - the FWA Student Football Writer of the Year awards 2026 are now open for entry, with great prizes including £1000 cash and other prestigious opportunities. Full details here: footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/20...
“John was one of the best-connected and best-informed reporters… always happy to share his knowledge with colleagues.”
Paul Newman pays tribute to John Roberts, his former colleague at The Independent and an outstanding sports journalist who has died aged 84.
#sportsmedia #sportsjournalism
See categories, criteria and full info in link below 🔗
Deadline - Wednesday 4 February, 2026
Did you know? Entry fees are considerably reduced for SJA members, while there is a ‘2 for 1′ deal for freelancers, plus our SJA Diversity criteria.
#sportsmedia #sportsjournalist #sportsjournalism
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Amanda Davies with her SJA British Sports Journalism Award
🗣️ “It’s really, really special... people say ‘oh, awards don’t matter’ - until you win them!” - Amanda Davies, @cnn.com Sports, after her success in the Broadcast Journalist category at last year’s SJA British Sports Journalism Awards
Take your chance - enter the #SJA2025 Awards
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John Roberts, writer and author, RIP
sportingintelligence832.substack.com/publish/post...
A short piece on JR's life and work, and links to some of his brilliant work.
The SJA British Sports Journalism Awards are back, and you can enter NOW - the deadline is 4 February…
But what’s changed for this year’s edition of the UK #sportsmedia industry’s annual celebration? And what’s new?
Find out here! ⬇️ #SJA2025
Thanks to Canon UK for again sponsoring the Photography section
There are reduced entry fees for SJA members - and the deadline is Wednesday 4 February, 2026 (11.59pm GMT)
For all the key info, plus a downloadable PDF, head over to our website
👀 Highlights here of last year’s awards gala!
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📣 Announcing the #SJA2025 British Sports Journalism Awards…
Several changes have been made for this year’s edition of the foremost industry awards event in UK #sportsmedia
More than 40 categories are available to enter, for individuals, shows, orgs, etc
#sportsjournalism #sportsphotography
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NEW: ‘Trans World Sport’ has aired for the last time, having been shown continuously around the world since 1987.
TWS holds a unique place in broadcasting history. Here, Philip Barker reflects on the ‘sports anthology’ which ran and ran and ran…
#sportsmedia #sportsbroadcasting
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