Sky Sports has earned five nominations at this year’s SJA British Sports Journalism Awards, with reporters Kaveh Solhekol, Craig Slater, Adam Bate and Megan Wellens all in contention. The broadcaster’s coverage of high‑profile stories—from Christian Horner’s exit speech to Erling Haaland’s contract extension—has drawn industry attention. These nods underscore Sky’s growing influence in sports reporting.

The 49th annual staging of the awards traces back to 1976, when Hugh McIlvanney and Ian Wooldridge shared the inaugural Sportswriter of the Year Trophy. Today the event celebrates excellence across print, digital and broadcast platforms, reflecting the media’s shift toward online content. Sky’s nominations place it among the top contenders for the coveted Sports Publisher title.

Other shortlisted outlets include The Athletic, Telegraph Sport, CNN Sports, Daily Mail, ITV Sport, talkSPORT, The Guardian, Times Sport and TNT Sports. The Sports Publisher category now unites organisations regardless of format, while the Feature Writer award splits into long‑form and short‑form sub‑categories. Specialist Correspondent honours coverage of darts, F1 and tennis, among other sports.

The winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the **London Pall