St Mary’s University – Sports Gazette

Sports Journalism Director Daragh Minogue shortlisted for NCTJ award

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by Emilia Ottela - 4 November 20184 November 2018 0318

The founder and director of the Sports Journalism programme at St Mary’s University in London, Dr Daragh Minogue, has been shortlisted for a prestigious new National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) award. The industry training award “recognises the outstanding work of individuals, educators and employers who promote equality, diversity

Guest editor Richard Lenton picks his favourite Sports Gazette story of the day

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by Iman Alaouie - 23 March 201830 June 2018 0253

Before Richard Lenton started teaching on the International Sports Journalism course at St Mary's University, he worked in Singapore and presented live football on Eleven Sports Network. Today, the award-winning sports journalist was the guest editor at Sports Gazette, taking charge of the weekly editorial meeting and giving feedback on story pitches.

From Ireland to West London: A Gaelic Football Story

by Adam Samuel - 1 March 20181 July 2018 01016

Gaelic football is somewhat of an anomaly on British shores. Played predominantly in Ireland, where versions of the game existed in the 17th century, GAA, as it is known, has grown in popularity in the UK, creating a strong base within the English university system. Adam Samuel spent an evening

St Mary’s University cheerleaders ready to Bring It On Again

by Iman Alaouie - 10 February 201818 June 2018 0296

The St. Mary’s Scorpions were crowned National University Champions after their impressive performance in last year’s ICC [International Cheer Coalition] competition. Sports Gazette joined the cheerleaders ahead of next month’s Nationals to discuss stereotypes, routines and plans to retain the title. Pom-poms, tiny outfits and catchy chants – the stereotypes

“If football wasn’t around, frisbee would’ve filled that void”

by Tomas Meehan - 28 November 201714 March 2018 0735

Ultimate Frisbee, otherwise known as Ultimate, is fairly new to most people’s consciousness, but it is not to be taken lightly, argues St Mary’s University men’s team captain, Alex Dickinson. He explained how this lack of knowledge causes people to underrate Ultimate. Dickinson explained that people often asked him: "Ultimate Frisbee?

Marina Izidro, correspondent of SporTV in London, talked with Sports Gazette – Part 2

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by José Bourbon - 19 October 201714 March 2018 0681

After a presentation to the MA in Sports Journalism students of St Mary’s University, Sports Gazette talked with Marina Izidro. A former St Mary’s student, Marina is currently a London correspondent for SporTV, the biggest sports channel in Brazil. How was it to cover events like the World Cup and

Marina Izidro, correspondent of SporTV in London, talked with Sports Gazette – Part 1

by José Bourbon - 5 October 201714 March 2018 0522