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Sports journalism is an increasingly popular specialist area for those coming into the profession. Here you'll find all our coverage of the activities of sports journalists ranging from charity fundraising events to covering the Olympics.




March 12, 2010
Weekly reporters head east for new F1 season
Publishers keen to follow fortunes of new kids on the grid

March 09, 2010
Former Scotsman journalist is top sports hack again
Plus: Another gong for PA photographer

March 01, 2010
Press photographer dies after covering match
Freelance collapsed outside stadium following League Two game

February 17, 2010
Former North-West daily sports editor dies aged 74
'Parky' spent majority of career in region

February 15, 2010
Agency snapper earns photography's 'Nobel Prize'
Dramatic run-out image triumphs in worldwide contest

February 12, 2010
Echo leads way on football club takeover
Nationals play catch-up after Notts County deal

February 08, 2010
Winter Olympics reporting team increases sixfold
PA steps up coverage as 2012 draws closer

February 02, 2010
Sports reporter to enjoy Olympic torch honour
PA journalist to carry winter flame through Vancouver suburbs

January 07, 2010
Deadline looms for new sports journalism exam
Time running out to sign-up for first NCE for sports reporters

December 15, 2009
Sports reporters honoured for service to journalism
European Tour chief pays tribute to journalists' 'outstanding careers'

December 14, 2009
Football club imposes blanket ban on regional daily
Paper barred from taking pictures of players with sick kids

December 09, 2009
Society of Editors hoping to end agency stadium ban
Four-month dispute continues as SoE offers to further talks

December 08, 2009
Sports journalism awards open for entries
Prepare your cuttings and photos for annual SJA prize giving

November 16, 2009
Regional daily sports journalist dies aged 57
Tributes to football writer who spent 33 years on one paper

November 06, 2009
Football reporter banned from Premier League club
Shut out comes three months after daily welcomed back into fold

October 22, 2009
Regional press racing tipster passes winning post
Gazette man comes home at a canter in annual contest

September 08, 2009
Football club bans weekly newspaper
Blackout for News following ex-player criticism story

September 03, 2009
Football coverage attracts 'unprecedented' interaction
Mail enjoys 'unprecedented' pages hits on busy day for City FC fans

August 24, 2009
Sports editor moves on after 43-year career
Football club gains its former writer as press officer

August 20, 2009
Cricketer's column yields Ashes scoop for Post
Trescothick uses local paper to end selection speculation

August 17, 2009
Chronicle campaign helps save threatened club
FA reverses membership decision after fans' pressure

Scots launch new sports journalism degree
Centre claims course is first of its kind in Scotland

August 13, 2009
Big kick-off heralds sports sites' relaunch
Daily will offer running commentary on big games

Olympic experience for would-be sports journalists
University launches new degree in run-up to 2012

August 07, 2009
Royals reporter returns to old stamping ground
Local legend signs up for new football season

August 05, 2009
New football reporter for Midlands daily
Plus: FoI training day and more news in brief

August 04, 2009
Aitken blows whistle on lengthy journalism career
Sports writer reminisces about 36 years of reporting

July 27, 2009
Daily's footy ban lifted ahead of new season
News can bring fans the news again from Fratton Park

PA drafts in news reporters for Olympic build-up
News agency unveils line-up as 2012 coverage increases

July 06, 2009
Archant chief joins football club board
'No conflict of interest' says newspaper MD

June 15, 2009
Editor consults readers on football writer role
Should job go to a Leicester fan asks Mercury chief

June 04, 2009
Sports journalism degree praised by broadcasters
UCLan course is first to achieve accreditation

May 15, 2009
Gary not the greatest says retiring football writer
City reporter bows out after 35 years today

April 30, 2009
Football reporter pens second book on local club
Cheltenham Town writer looks at back at classic matches

April 21, 2009
Tributes to sports reporter's 'unsurpassed' knowledge
Jack Magowan spent four decades with Belfast Telegraph

April 09, 2009
Newspaper offers footy fans a freebie
Guardian bids to boost attendance for Tigers' home game

April 08, 2009
Former deputy editor wins major sports book prize
More literary success for author Duncan Hamilton

March 31, 2009
Sports editor's career goes into extra time
New venture for sports chief while editor also says goodbye

March 30, 2009
Story earns football club ban for 'Mr Newcastle'
Stalwart reporter shut out following Kinnear story

March 19, 2009
Advertiser welcome at the Palace again
Reporters free to interview staff after ban lifted

March 18, 2009
Footballer sets goal of future in local press
Graham Gibson juggling two jobs as he looks to next step

March 10, 2009
Colman named top regional sports writer
Double celebration for Cumbrian Newspapers sports team

March 03, 2009
New sports journalism course launched
Distance learning course for would-be sports hacks

February 26, 2009
Familiar names in frame for sports journalism prize
Mike Aitken and Jon Colman feature again in annual celebration

February 20, 2009
Red card for newspaper in football kit row
Weekly banned from interviewing Palace staff and players

February 19, 2009
Sporting body honours long-serving columnist
Former assistant editor recognised for promoting squash

January 29, 2009
Award-winning journalist launches new career
Former YP deputy editor moves into book publishing

January 26, 2009
Record entries for sports journalism awards
Judging panel keeping busy as submission flood in

January 08, 2009
Hero of '66 pays tribute to veteran sports writer
Sentinel football writer was trusted by the players and readers

January 07, 2009
Weekly sports editor reaches for the Sky
Change in career path for Northern Ireland sports chief

November 13, 2008
Dedicated football reporter dies aged 76
Local press journalist missed just one home game in over half a century



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