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Washington Post
7 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
11 tips for becoming a columnist
So you wanna be a columnist, eh? Young aspiring journalists and wizened elders often ask how I scored this sweet gig. Truth is, I don't entirely know. There's no chance of replicating the particular mix of skill, work and (mostly) serendipity that contributed to my path here. Still, I can offer advice to other lucky pundits who land this perch. Lord knows my own track record is far from perfect, but here are 11 pointers and principles I've aspired to:
The Sun
19-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
‘I got that one wrong' – Eni Aluko opens up on Ian Wright row and Match of the Day legend's refusal to accept apology
ENI ALUKO admits she was "wrong" to suggest Ian Wright has blocked opportunities for female pundits and "respects" his decision not to accept her public apology. Aluko, 38, and Wright, 61, were caught in a storm back in April when the former Lioness insinuated the Arsenal legend is getting in the way in women's football. 2 2 The ex- Chelsea ace spoke about the importance of making sure female pundits were not blocked by men, suggesting there is a finite amount of opportunities and men need to be aware of that. Aluko told Radio Four's Women's Hour three months ago: "I've worked with Ian a long time and, you know, I think he's a brilliant broadcaster. "But I think he's aware of just how much he's doing in the women's game. I think he should be aware of that. "We need to be conscious and we need to make sure that women are not being blocked from having a pathway into broadcasting in the women's game." Aluko has since apologised to Wright after public backlash, but the Match of the Day legend was left "very disappointed" and is unable to accept. Now the former Juventus ace has held her hands up and conceded she could have handled the whole situation in a better manner. Aluko told The Mirror: "I think I could have done better in responding to the question I was asked, and just keeping it as a general issue. "I've always been the person, to be honest, to hold my hands up and say: 'Listen, I got that one wrong. That was, that was a mistake'. If I had been on the other end, I would probably have felt the same. "Apologies are acts of respect. Apologies are a show of humility. I did a lot to try to apologise to Ian privately. "So when you're seeing a public apology, it's actually the last resort. But it was a public forum that I spoke about him on, and I felt a public apology was important. "I respect that [Wright's refusal to accept her apology]. I respect how he feels. It's really about my apology. That's all I can do. "Then, whenever the person's ready to have a conversation, I'm ready to have a conversation. But I respect if it's not the right time, I totally respect that."
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Fury over Norwegian princess choosing to study in Australia exposes European prejudices about the old 'prison colony'. Here's what they really think of us: SHARON HUNT
A European princess's decision to travel halfway around the world to study in Sydney has stunned royal fans and revealed lingering prejudices about Australia. In Norway, the move by Princess Ingrid Alexandra to enrol at Sydney University was met with confusion and dismay by both pundits and the public.
The Independent
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Euro 2025: Full list of BBC and ITV pundits and commentators
The BBC and ITV have released their list of pundits and commentators for this summer's Euro 2025. England will be looking to defend their European crown in Switzerland while Wales make their major tournament debut - with both teams facing France and Netherlands in Group D. The BBC's punditry roster includes Jill Scott and Ellen White, who won the Euros in 2022, as well as former England captain Steph Houghton and Arsenal's Champions League winning manager Renee Slegers. ITV, meanwhile are led by Karen Carney and Emma Hayes, now in charge of the United States after such a successful stint with Chelsea. Former Lionesses striker Eni Aluko will also be part of the broadcaster's coverage despite apologising recently for clumsy comments made about Ian Wright - the former Arsenal striker is absent from the ITV team. Coverage of the tournament will be fronted by plenty of familiar faces, including Gabby Logan and Alex Scott on the BBC, and Laura Woods on ITV. BBC Presenters: Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, Jeanette Kwakye Pundits: Ellen White, Jill Scott, Steph Houghton, Fara Williams, Anita Asante, Ellie Roebuck, Katie Sherwood, Renee Slegers, Nedum Onuoha, Josie Henning Co-commentators: Rachel Brown-Finnis, Gilly Flaherty, Izzy Christiansen, Helen Ward ITV Presenters: Laura Woods, Seema Jaswal
The Independent
27-06-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Women's Euro 2025: Full list of BBC and ITV pundits and commentators
The BBC and ITV have released their list of pundits and commentators for this summer's Euro 2025. England will be looking to defend their European crown in Switzerland while Wales make their major tournament debut - with both teams facing France and Netherlands in Group D. The BBC's punditry roster includes Jill Scott and Ellen White, who won the Euros in 2022, as well as former England captain Steph Houghton and Arsenal's Champions League winning manager and former Netherlands international Renee Slegers. ITV, meanwhile are led by Karen Carney and Emma Hayes, now in charge of the United States after such a successful stint with Chelsea. Former Lionesses striker Eni Aluko will also be part of the broadcaster's coverage despite apologising recently for clumsy comments made about Ian Wright - the former Arsenal striker is absent from the ITV team. Coverage of the tournament will be fronted by plenty of familiar faces, including Gabby Logan and Alex Scott on the BBC, and Laura Woods on ITV. BBC Presenters: Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, Jeanette Kwakye Pundits: Ellen White, Jill Scott, Steph Houghton, Fara Williams, Anita Asante, Ellie Roebuck, Katie Sherwood, Renee Slegers, Nedum Onuoha, Josie Henning Co-commentators: Rachel Brown-Finnis, Gilly Flaherty, Izzy Christiansen, Helen Ward Commentators: Robyn Cowen, Jonathan Pearce, Vicki Sparks ITV Presenters: Laura Woods, Seema Jaswal
