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The Sporting Tribune’s Eric Lambkins II wins first-place PFWA column writing award

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.

The Sporting Tribune’s Eric Lambkins II wins first-place PFWA column writing award

The Sporting Tribune's Eric Lambkins II has been awarded first place in the Dave Anderson Column Writing category of the Professional Football Writers of America's 2026 Dick Connor Writing Awards, marking his first top writing honor from the organization. His column, "How petty voters in secret rooms tarnished Belichick’s moment," was recognized among the eight journalists who received first-place honors in the annual competition.

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