Coverage of the future of amateurism in college sports wins AP story of the year honors

FILE - Fans interfere with a foul ball caught by Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts during the first inning against the New York Yankees in Game 4 of baseball's World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. The photo was honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors as best sports action photo of 2024 at their annual winter meeting.

FILE - Fans interfere with a foul ball caught by Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts during the first inning against the New York Yankees in Game 4 of baseball's World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. The photo was honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors as best sports action photo of 2024 at their annual winter meeting. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)


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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Associated Press Sports Writer Eddie Pells won Story of the Year honors in the annual contest for AP staffers judged by the Associated Press Editors for his look at the state of amateurism in college sports. Pells also won the award for Deadline Writing. AP staffers John Leicester and Hanna Arhirova, working with several AP staffers, captured the Package of the Year award for their work on the Ukraine Olympics project. AP photographer Francisco Seco won Best Portfolio for his collection of work, including Paris Olympics gymnastics action.

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