The Southern California News Group was recognized for excellence with four major national awards last week in the industry’s highest circulation category for 2025 by the Associated Press Sports Editors.
Olympics and investigations reporter Scott M. Reid was recognized in two reporting and writing categories. Reid’s body of work covering the Olympics was among the top 10 in the country for National Beat Writing. Reid’s story on the suspension of gymnastics coaches Anna Li and Jiani Wu because of abuse was recognized in the Breaking News category.
Photographer Hans Gutknecht was a top 10 selection for sports action photo. Keith Birmingham earned a top 10 for feature photo.
The Southern California News Group sports department serves 11 newspapers in Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties, with the largest circulation coming from the Orange County Register. In addition to covering major pro and college teams in Southern California, the department covers more than 600 high schools in the circulation area.