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Sports Book Awards The Sports Book Awards exist to highlight and give prominence to the very best sports books published in the previous calendar year.

The 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.

“The Sports Book Awards are a great event in our sporting calendar. They show that the games we follow are not just about goals and runs and holes in one; they are about stories, history and personalities.”
David Cameron, former Prime Minister.

Congratulations to , the WINNER of the 2025 Sports Writing Award for her book, These Heavy Black Bones.⁠⁠A searingly ho...
04/06/2025

Congratulations to , the WINNER of the 2025 Sports Writing Award for her book, These Heavy Black Bones.⁠
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A searingly honest and poetic memoir exploring race, identity, and the complexities of growing up in elite sport — a testament to resilience, resistance, and self-discovery.⁠
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Congratulations to , the WINNER of the 2025 Rugby Book of the Year, in association with the for his book, Obsessed.⁠⁠I...
02/06/2025

Congratulations to , the WINNER of the 2025 Rugby Book of the Year, in association with the for his book, Obsessed.⁠
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In this raw and compelling memoir, rugby legend Johnny Sexton, with Peter O'Reilly, opens up about the relentless pursuit of greatness, the sacrifices behind the scenes, and why obsession can be both a gift and a curse.⁠
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Congratulations to , the WINNER of the 2025 Overall Sports Book of the Year AND The Vikki Orvice Award for Women’s Sport...
31/05/2025

Congratulations to , the WINNER of the 2025 Overall Sports Book of the Year AND The Vikki Orvice Award for Women’s Sports Writing, in association with , for her book, My Beautiful Sisters.⁠
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A powerful and emotional account of defiance and sisterhood, from a team who risked everything for the right to play, her book made a huge impact on all of the judges.⁠
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Congratulations to Kevin Cook, the WINNER of the 2025 Golf Book of the Year, in association with , with The Tiger Slam.⁠...
30/05/2025

Congratulations to Kevin Cook, the WINNER of the 2025 Golf Book of the Year, in association with , with The Tiger Slam.⁠
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An electrifying inside look at Tiger Woods' historic, four-major sweep in 2000–2001, capturing the intensity, drama, and unmatched greatness of one of sport’s finest achievements.⁠
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Congratulations to , the WINNER of the 2025 Football Book of the Year for his book, States of Play.A powerful and timely...
30/05/2025

Congratulations to , the WINNER of the 2025 Football Book of the Year for his book, States of Play.

A powerful and timely exploration of football’s role in shaping national identity, revealing how the world’s favourite sport mirrors the political and social battles of our time.

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Congratulations to , the WINNER of the 2025 Autobiography of the Year, in association with , with his book, All That Ma...
28/05/2025

Congratulations to , the WINNER of the 2025 Autobiography of the Year, in association with , with his book, All That Matters.

Written with , this ia a deeply personal and motivating memoir from one of Britain's greatest Olympians, sharing the lessons in resilience, success, and purpose that go far beyond the race track.

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Congratulations to & .dein, the WINNERS of The JP Marland Charitable Trust Illustrated Book of the Year 2025, with thei...
27/05/2025

Congratulations to & .dein, the WINNERS of The JP Marland Charitable Trust Illustrated Book of the Year 2025, with their book, One Shilling.

A bold, beautiful look at the golden age of football programme design — when graphic art met the beautiful game.

Congratulations to , and , the WINNERS of the 2025 Sports Entertainment Book of the Year, with their book The Good, th...
21/05/2025

Congratulations to , and , the WINNERS of the 2025 Sports Entertainment Book of the Year, with their book The Good, the Bad & the Rugby - Unleashed.

A hilarious and heartfelt romp through the highs, lows, and locker-room chaos of rugby life, from three insiders who know the game — and each other — better than anyone.

Congratulations to , the WINNER of the 2025 Children’s Sports Book of the Year, supported by & , for her book The Life-...
19/05/2025

Congratulations to , the WINNER of the 2025 Children’s Sports Book of the Year, supported by & , for her book The Life-Changing Magic of Skateboarding.

Illustrated by the brilliant , Olympic champion Sky Brown shows how skateboarding sparked her confidence, creativity, and dreams — a joyful story of passion, perseverance, and believing in yourself at any age.

Congratulations to , the WINNER of the 2025 International Sports Book of the Year with his book, Searching for Novak.A ...
15/05/2025

Congratulations to , the WINNER of the 2025 International Sports Book of the Year with his book, Searching for Novak.

A revealing journey into the mind and motivations of Novak Djokovic, exploring the cultural forces and personal struggles behind one of tennis’s most fascinating champions.

Congratulations to David Kynaston and Harry Ricketts, the WINNERS of the 2025 UK Cricket Book of the Year with their bo...
12/05/2025

Congratulations to David Kynaston and Harry Ricketts, the WINNERS of the 2025 UK Cricket Book of the Year with their book, Richie Benaud’s Blue Suede Shoes.

A fascinating retelling of the legendary 1960–61 Ashes series, capturing the spirit of an era when cricket collided with pop culture — and a young Richie Benaud redefined sporting leadership.

We were proud to honour Roddy Bloomfield with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Sports Book Awards, celebrati...
09/05/2025

We were proud to honour Roddy Bloomfield with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Sports Book Awards, celebrating his extraordinary contributions to sports publishing over several decades.

Widely regarded as the doyen of the genre, Roddy has helped shape how sporting stories are told, bringing the voices of athletes to life and capturing the passion, drama and humanity of sport in print.

Presented by cricket correspondent Michael Atherton, with moving tributes from Sir Alex Ferguson, Alan Shearer and Henry Blofeld, it was a moment of deep respect and well-deserved recognition.

Congratulations and thank you Roddy.

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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.