Welcome
The Telegraph Sports Book Awards is the major annual promotion for sports writing and publishing, the awards exist to highlight the most outstanding sports books of the previous calendar year, to showcase their merits and to enhance their reputation and profile.
2020 Awards:
Autobiography of the Year
Pinsent Masons International Autobiography of the Year
Biography of the Year
The Heartaches Cricket Book of the Year
CLOC Football Book of the Year
Rugby Book of the Year
Vaaru Cycling Book of the Year
Illustrated Book of the Year
General Outstanding Book of the Year
Children’s Sports Book of the Year, in partnership with National Literacy Trust
Key Dates:
Autobiography of the Year shortlist announced – 27th May 2020
All shortlists categories announced – 17th June 2020
The Telegraph Sports Book Awards digital announcement – 15th July 2020
See our note on recent updates to the campaign here.
Awards News
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Interview with Mark Eglinton, Ghostwriter of Michael Owen’s Autobiography ‘Reboot’
July 5, 2020
England’s talisman and goalscoring extraordinaire Michael Owen is one of only four Englishmen to have been awarded football’s highest individual honour, the Ballon d’Or. Following his debut autobiography in 2004, Mark Eglinton took up the reins to he …
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Interview with James Hogg, Ghostwriters of Jason Plato’s Autobiography ‘How Not to be a Professional Racing Driver’
July 5, 2020
Twice BTCC champion Jason Plato has lived life in the fast lane both on and off the circuit. James Hogg, who has previously worked with Johnny Herbert on his autobiography, amongst others, was tasked with ghostwriting Plato’s eventful life story. 1. …
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Interview with Felix White, Ghostwriter of Jimmy Anderson’s Autobiography ‘Bowl. Sleep. Repeat.’
July 5, 2020
With the record for test wickets by a fast bowler, James Anderson has established himself as England’s greatest ever bowler. Co-presenter of the BBC podcast Tailenders, Felix White, helped turn Anderson’s historic career into his debut autobiography. …
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Interview with Josie Le Blond, Ghostwriter of Eniola Aluko’s Autobiography ‘They Don’t Teach This’
July 5, 2020
Eniola Aluko is one of England’s top ten most capped female players and goalscorers, whilst off the pitch she has been at the forefront of change within the women’s game. Josie Le Blond was tasked with helping to ghostwrite Aluko’s life story. 1. Con …
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