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Ali by Jonathan Eig crowned overall Sports Book of the Year 2018
June 19, 2018
After being announced as the winner of The Times Biography of the Year, Ali by Jonathan Eig has been crowned as the overall Sports Book of the Year. The Sports Book of the Year is selected by a public vote and via The Sports Book Awards social media …
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Martine Wright wins Autobiography of the Year Award at The 2018 Sports Book Awards
June 7, 2018
Billy Vunipola awarded Rugby Book of the Year, as Kieren Fallon wins International Autobiography of the Year. Martine Wright’s book Unbroken has been named Sports Autobiography of the Year at the 16th Sports Book Awards. Unbroken is the remarkable st …
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Jenson Button, Jonny Bairstow and Judy Murray lead a prestigious shortlist for Best Autobiography of the Year Award.
May 10, 2018
The full list of nominations for the 16th Sports Book Awards was announced this morning at the Headquarters of Coutts in Central London. Olympic Champions Dame Katherine Grainger & Christine Ohuruogu were present in their capacity as judges of th …
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Sir Matt Busby, Bob Paisley and Mauricio Pochettino lead The 2018 Coutts Football Writers’ Association Award Longlist.
March 19, 2018
Biographies of some of the most successful football managers, past and present, dominate the Football Writers’ Association Book of the Year Award Long List for 2018. Now sponsored by Coutts, it is one of 10 categories within the Sports Book Awards Ce …
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Button and Bairstow lead 2018 Sports Book Awards UK Autobiography of the Year Longlist
November 30, 2017
Jenson Button’s Life to the Limit and Jonny Bairstow’s A Clear Blue Sky lead a strong list of nominees for the Best Autobiography of the Year to be awarded at the 2018 Sports Book Awards. Jenson Button is one of the greatest racing drivers of his gen …
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Forever Young voted overall Cross Sports Book of the Year
June 14, 2017
After being announced as a winner at the 2017 Cross Sports Book Awards, Forever Young written by The Times writer Oliver Kay has been crowned overall Cross Sports Book of The Year. The Cross Sports Book of the Year is selected by public vote, in seco …
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Cross Sports Book Awards 2017 winners announced
May 25, 2017
Joey Barton wins the 2017 Cross Autobiography of the Year Award Hugh McIlvanney presented with the Outstanding Contribution to Sports Writing Award by Sir Michael Parkinson Joey Barton, the controversial Premier League footballer, has triumphed at th …
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Hugh McIlvanney to be honoured at the 15th Cross Sports Book Awards
May 16, 2017
One of the most celebrated and influential sports writers of our generation will be honoured at the Cross Sports Book Awards with an Outstanding Contribution to Sports Writing award. Hugh McIlvanney OBE, former chief sports writer for The Observer an …
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David Millar and Ned Boulting review the cycling category shortlist for the Cross Sports Book Awards
May 4, 2017
Maserati confirmed as the sponsors of the Cycling Book of the Year category at this year’s Cross Sports Book Awards Cycling category sponsor Maserati sent cycling category judge David Millar and sports broadcaster Ned Boulting out for a drive around …
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Sporting Legends nominated at 2017 Cross Sports Book Awards shortlist event
April 26, 2017
Joey Barton, Jonathan Trott and Paul O’Connell lead the way with dual nominations. The shortlists for the 2017 Cross Sports Book Awards have been announced at Lord’s Cricket Ground with another impressive list of sporting legends competing for 9 awar …
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The six books that will battle for the prestigious Cross Autobiography of the Year Award revealed
April 3, 2017
Following months of reading for a select panel of judges, former Formula One champion Damon Hill, former Ashes winner and England cricketer Jonathan Trott, long distance Olympic runner Jo Pavey, Arsenal and England football legend Ian Wright, the eve …
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Sporting Legends to judge 15th Cross Sports Book Awards
March 6, 2017
An elite collection of legends from the world of sport and sports journalism will adjudicate the 15th Cross Sports Book Awards, including rowing Olympic Gold medallist; Dame Katherine Grainger, English Rugby World Cup winning Captain; Martin Johnson …
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The Professional Cricketers’ Association’s Benevolent Fund announced as charity of choice at the 15th Cross Sports Book Awards.
February 1, 2017
The Professional Cricketers’ Association’s (PCA) Benevolent Fund has been selected by the Cross Sports Book Awards as its charity partner for the ceremony at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Wednesday May 24th. The PCA is the representative body of past and …
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Cross Sports Book Awards Autobiography of the Year longlist revealed
December 8, 2016
Laura Trott and Jason Kenny: The Inside Track by Laura Trott and Jason Kenny (Michael O’Mara Books) is one of twelve nominees for Best Sports Autobiography of the Year to be awarded at the 2017 Cross Sports Book Awards. Laura Trott competed at the Lo …
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My Fight, Your Fight voted overall Cross Sports Book of the Year
June 17, 2016
After being announced as winner in the Cross International Autobiography of the Year category, My Fight, Your Fight by former UFC champion Ronda Rousey has been crowned Cross Sports Book of the Year. The 2008 Olympic bronze medallist collected the aw …
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Cross Sports Book Awards winners announced
June 2, 2016
Sky Sports Guillem Balague and Ronda Rousey both collected awards at the Cross Sports Book Awards as winners across 10 categories were announced. Ronaldo and My Fight, Your Fight won Barclays Football Book of the Year and Cross International Autobiog …
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Cross Sports Book Awards to honour legendary Brian Glanville
May 25, 2016
One of the most celebrated and influential football writers of all-time will be honoured at the Cross Sports Book Awards with an Outstanding Contribution to Sports Writing accolade. Brian Glanville, who has covered 13 World Cups and has spent 33 year …
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Cross Sports Book Awards announces 2016 charity partner
May 16, 2016
National charity Willow has been selected by the Cross Sports Book Awards as its charity partner for the ceremony at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Wednesday June 1. Willow is the only national charity working with seriously ill 16 to 40 year olds to fulfi …
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Steven Gerrard & Sir Anthony McCoy lead impressive Cross Sports Book Awards shortlists
April 28, 2016
The shortlists for the 2016 Cross Sports Book awards have been announced with an England captain and three world champions competing for the Best Autobiography of the Year prize. LA Galaxy’s Steven Gerrard and champion jockey Sir Anthony McCoy are th …
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Cross Sports Book Awards going global with new category
April 5, 2016
The major annual promotion for sports writing & publishing has added a worldwide category to its coveted list of awards, it was revealed. The Cross Sports Book Awards will unveil an ‘International Autobiography of the Year’ accolade for the first …
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Twelve become six as Cross Sports Book Awards announce shortlist
March 23, 2016
The six books that will battle for the prestigious Cross Autobiography of the Year award at the 2016 Cross Sports Book Awards have been revealed. Following months of reading for a select panel of judges, former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, champ …
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Sky Sports to screen star-studded Cross Sports Book Awards highlights
March 18, 2016
The highlights of this year’s Cross Sports Book Awards will be shown on Sky Sports in the weekend following the awards ceremony, it has been announced today. The Cross Sports Book Awards is the major annual promotion for sports writing & publishi …
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England Rugby World Cup legend joins Cycling Book of the Year judging panel
February 17, 2016
England’s 2003 World Cup winning captain Martin Johnson will join a prestigious panel of judges to select the Cycling Book of the Year at the 2016 Cross Sports Book Awards. Johnson, who represented his country with distinction before becoming England …
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Elite judging panel to select Autobiography of the Year
January 27, 2016
An elite panel of judges will adjudicate this year’s Autobiography of the Year category at the 2016 Cross Sports Book Awards, including Lawrence Dallaglio and Beth Tweddle. Chaired by the former England hooker Brian Moore, the Autobiography of the Ye …
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Bet365 opens book on Sports Autobiography of the Year
January 11, 2016
England legend Steven Gerrard is already a clear favourite to win a coveted piece of silverware in 2016, after being installed as a 5-2 shot to win the Cross Sports Book Awards Autobiography of the Year with his book My Story. Leading bookmaker bet36 …
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Liverpool legend leads longlist for best autobiography award 2016
December 15, 2015
Liverpool captain and midfield maestro Steven Gerrard is one of twelve nominees for Autobiography of the Year at the 2016 Cross Sports Book Awards. With 114 England caps alongside 3 League Cup medals, 2 FA Cup medals and a Champions League Medal, Ger …
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Cross penning more headlines with sports book award partnership
November 19, 2015
One of the world’s most luxurious pen manufacturers has written its name alongside the Sports Book Awards for a further two years, in an announcement to mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the prestigious literary event. A. T. Cross, th …
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Proud named Sports Book of the Year
June 19, 2015
PROUD, the autobiography of former Welsh rugby international, Gareth Thomas, published by Ebury, has won SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR at the Cross British Sports Book Awards. Selected by public vote Thomas’ inspirational story of coming out as gay in th …
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PM letter presented to Sir Michael Parkinson
June 8, 2015
Sir Michael Parkinson was presented with the Outstanding Contribution to Sports Writing Award at the Cross British Sports Book Awards on 3rd June 2015. The Prime Minister David Cameron sent the following letter to the Awards organisers to present to …
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CROSS BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT STAR-STUDDED EVENING
June 4, 2015
The troubled life stories of two gay sportsmen have triumphed at the CROSS British Sports Book Awards. PROUD, the inspirational autobiography of former Welsh rugby star, Gareth Thomas, has won the prestigious Autobiography of the Year, while ALONE, t …
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CROSS BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS HIGHLIGHTS ON SKY SPORTS
June 1, 2015
The highlights of this year’s Cross British Sports Book Awards will be shown on Sky Sports in the weekend following the awards ceremony it has been announced. The best of the star-studded evening, which is being held at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Wedne …
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CROSS BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS TO HONOUR MICHAEL PARKINSON
May 27, 2015
Sir MICHAEL PARKINSON CBE will be honoured with an award for his Outstanding Contribution to Sports Writing at this year’s CROSS British Sports Book Awards it has been announced. The legendary writer, journalist and broadcaster, now 80, will be prese …
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CROSS BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS TO SUPPORT THE DALLAGLIO FOUNDATION
May 18, 2015
The DALLAGLIO FOUNDATION has been chosen as the highlighted charity for this year’s CROSS British Sports Book Awards being held at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Wednesday 3rd June. Founded in 2009 by former England rugby captain, Lawrence Dallaglio, the D …
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SHORTLISTS ANNOUNCED FOR CROSS BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS
April 30, 2015
Football’s fiery Roy Keane, and flamboyant golfer, Ian Poulter, are just two of the stars in contention for a top prize in this year’s British Sports Book Awards, sponsored for the first time by CROSS. Both sportsmen are shortlisted for the prestigio …
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CROSS TO SPONSOR BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS
March 18, 2015
This year’s BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS will have a headline sponsor for the first time, as Cross, the major manufacturer of fine writing instruments and personal accessories, announce their support for the 2015 Awards. Now in its 13th year the CROSS …
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KEANE & PIETERSEN BATTLE FOR SPORTS AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR
November 12, 2014
LONGLIST ANNOUNCED FOR THE CROSS BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS Former Manchester United captain, ROY KEANE, and exiled England cricketer, KEVIN PIETERSEN, are among the sporting superstars on the longlist for the Sports Autobiography of the Year at the …
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THE NOWHERE MEN WINS SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR!
June 10, 2014
THE NOWHERE MEN: The Unknown Story of Football’s True Talent Spotters by Michael Calvin, published by Century, has won THE TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR at the British Sports Book Awards. Selected by public vote Calvin’s fascinating, and widely-accla …
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BSBA AWARDS – A Night to Remember
June 3, 2014
I first attended the British Sports Book Awards dinner a few years ago when The Grudge won Rugby Book of the Year. This was an inside story of the famous England/Scotland Grand Slam Decider at Murrayfield in 1990. The emotion of that occasion will al …
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2014!
May 21, 2014
Former tennis ace, Jimmy Connors, was among the night’s winners at the British Sports Book Awards 2014. His hard-hitting autobiography, THE OUTSIDER, won the Autobiography/Biography of the Year category at the prestigious awards, now in their 12th ye …
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SHORTLISTS ANNOUNCED FOR BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2014
April 28, 2014
David Beckham will go head-to-head with Andy Murray, while Ronnie O’Sullivan will take on Jimmy Connors, at a prestigious event this May, with all four stars in contention for top prizes at this year’s British Sports Book Awards. Beckham and Murray w …
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Longlist for Best Autobiography/Biography British Sports Book Award Announced!
March 5, 2014
Sir Alex Ferguson’s record breaking autobiography features in the long list for the 12th Annual British Sports Book Awards Best Autobiography/Biography Award. Ferguson’s best selling My Autobiography will compete against a ‘who’s who’ from sport at t …
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2014 British Sports Book Awards to be held at Lords Cricket Ground, May 21st 2014
December 9, 2013
We now invite the UK book industry to make their nominations for the 2014 British Sports Book Awards. This is the 12th Sports Awards ceremony, held for the 2nd year at Lord’s Cricket Ground on 21st May 2014 and will be heavily promoted within the med …
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Winner of The Times Sports Book of the Year 2013 announced
June 10, 2013
Bobby’s Open: Mr Jones and the Golf Shot that Defined a Legend by Steven Reid has won The Times Sports Book of the Year in association with The British Sports Book Awards following a public online vote. Reid’s book, published by Icon Books, won the B …
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Winners of the 2013 British Sports Book Awards announced
May 22, 2013
Sports stars, authors, commentators, journalists and publishers all gathered for the 11th annual British Sports Book Awards last night where the winners were announced at a prestigeous ceremony held at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. The British Sport …
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David Walsh favourite to win lead category at British Sports Book Awards
May 15, 2013
Journalist and writer David Walsh has been named the favourite by Ladbrokes to win the Autobiography / Biography category at this year’s British Sports Book Awards. His book Seven Deadly Sins tops what is widely recognised as the lead category at the …
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Christopher Martin-Jenkins to be honoured at British Sports Book Awards
May 9, 2013
Legendary journalist, sports writer and commentator Christopher Martin-Jenkins is to be honoured at this year’s British Sports Book Awards where he will pick up the Outstanding Contribution to Sports Writing award. As a celebration of the very best i …
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Coe and Wiggins nominated in British Sports Book Awards Shortlists
April 23, 2013
Lord Sebastian Coe and Sir Bradley Wiggins have both been shortlisted for the coveted 2013 British Sports Book Awards, one of the key events in the publishing and sporting calendar. Tipped as the Awards’ strongest ever shortlist, Coe and Wiggins will …
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Winner of the Sports Book of the Year announced
June 15, 2012
Engage: The Fall and Rise of Matt Hampson by Paul Kimmage published by Simon & Schuster has been announced as the British Sports Book Awards ‘Sports Book of the Year’ as a result of a public online vote at www.britishsportsbookawards.co.uk …
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Perfect Pitch – Q&A with Nick Hornby
May 23, 2012
Arguably the best football book ever written Fever Pitch turns twenty this year and to mark the occasion Penguin are re-issuing a Modern Classic edition of a book whose unassuming creator now finds himself lining out alongside world class talents of …
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Winners of the 2012 British Sports Book Awards announced
May 22, 2012
The winners of the 10th Anniversary British Sports Book Awards were announced last night at a glittering awards ceremony at The Savoy Hotel in London. Paul Kimmage won the best biography of the year award for ‘Engage: The Fall and Rise of Matt Hampso …
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Ladbrokes odds for the British Sports Book Awards, shortlist for Best Sports Book retailer and Sky Sports schedule announced.
May 9, 2012
With just less than two weeks until the 10th annual British Sports Book Awards ceremony Ladbrokes announce their odds for the biography category making ‘Racing Through the Dark: The Fall and Rise of David Millar’ favourite so far. A Life Too Short: T …
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Shortlists for all categories of the British Sports Book Awards and plans for an exciting new BSBA Sky TV programme announced
April 10, 2012
The shortlists for all categories for the 10th annual British Sports Book Awards are announced today. Two new categories join the sporting line up this year with awards for Golf Book of the Year and Motorsport Book of the Year. Nick Hornby will also …
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Anniversary Celebrations for the British Sports Book Awards
March 6, 2012
The British Sports Book Awards will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year in style with a black tie dinner at the prestigious Savoy Hotel in London on 21st May. The star studded event will celebrate the very best in sports book publishing from the …
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Promised Land voted Sports Book of the Year
June 13, 2011
Promised Land: The Reinvention of Leeds United, the city and its fans, was previously named Football Book of the Year at the British Sports Book Awards at a ceremony at the Savoy Hotel on 9th May 2011. The winners in eight categories were put to a pu …
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