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Eric Lambkins II of The Sporting Tribune wins PFWA column writing award

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:55 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Eric Lambkins II of The Sporting Tribune wins PFWA column writing award

Summary

Eric Lambkins II of The Sporting Tribune secured first place in the Dave Anderson Column Writing category at the 2026 Dick Connor Writing Awards, marking his first major writing accolade from the Professional Football Writers of America. His award-winning piece, titled “How petty voters in secret rooms tarnished Belichick’s moment,” highlighted a notable perspective on NFL voting processes. Lambkins was one of eight journalists to achieve this honor in a competition featuring 296 submissions, wherein 19 PFWA members received awards. The Connor Awards recognize outstanding work across various journalistic categories, with this year’s awards focusing on contributions made from Super Bowl LIX through Super Bowl LX.

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•Lambkins won first place in the PFWA's column writing category.
•His recognized column discusses the voting process's impact on Bill Belichick.
•The competition included 296 entries and featured multiple categories of awards.
•Lambkins' award is part of the 2026 Dick Connor Writing Awards.
•The event acknowledges work from the 2026 NFL season, post Super Bowl LIX.

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The Sporting Tribune’s Eric Lambkins II won first place in the Dave Anderson Column Writing category of the Professional Football Writers of America’s 2026 Dick Connor Writing Awards, earning his first top writing honor from the organization.
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