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Ben Carter

A 21 year old graduate of the University of Nottingham, Ben is an aspiring journalist looking to turn a lifelong passion for sports into a career in sports journalism.

Born and raised in South-West London, Ben studied International Relations at BA level before embarking on the MA Sports Journalism course at St Maryâ€™s.

A lifelong Harlequins fan, Ben is thrilled to be back in Twickenham watching games at the Stoop whilst he covers local rugby for Richmond Ladies and London Scottish. Alongside rugby, he has a passion for football, cricket, American football and baseball, having played and written about the latter for over four years.

Having had journalistic experience almost exclusively in writing, Ben is looking forward to developing his skills in multimedia journalism too with the ultimate goal to cover an Olympic games someday.

Twitter: @benc34

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Stories by Ben

British Baseball: From the grassroots to the Major Leagues
As Major League Baseball looks set to ramp up its investment in the UK market, the Sports Gazette paid a visit to Richmond Baseball Club to see how the game operates at the grassroots level.
Craig Winrow on the upcoming World Championships
With the IAAF World Championships set to take place in London this summer, the Sports Gazette had a chat with Craig Winrow, a former athlete and current coach, about his experiences competing in high-profile events.
Sensational final caps off fairytale Exeter rise
The heart-stopping final at Twickenham on Saturday marked the converging of two different but inextricably linked stories.
Bath Rugby 27-21 Leicester Tigers: As It Happened
A spirited second half fightback saw Bath claim four crucial points at Twickenham and leapfrog Leicester Tigers into the final play-off spot. Sports Gazette reported as it happened.
MLB Opening Day: 10 must-follow twitter accounts
The 2017 Major League Baseball season kicked off in earnest on Sunday, marking the start of another gruelling 162-game campaign.
Toronto Wolfpack roar into life with thumping win in London
Toronto Wolfpack, the first transatlantic team in Rugby League history, got their pursuit of Super League action underway in style, hammering London Skolars 0-76 on Saturday.
Hunting Wolves: Toronto set for League One bow against London Skolars
On a muddy field just outside Halifax before a vociferous crowd, with the eyes of the country â€“ and, they hoped, the world too â€“ placed upon them, Toronto Wolfpack launched their brave Trans-Atlantic rugby league era last weekend.
Five players who carried their nation
For the 14th time in his career, Sergio Parisse will look to lead Italy to their first ever victory over England.
MIDWEEK MATTERS: Should George Ford be dropped from England's starting XV?
George Ford has hit the back pages over the last few days after his move back to Leicester Tigers, but Sports Gazette questions his place in England's lineup after their first two Six Nations games.
Six Nations: Quickfire Round-up
The first weekend of the 2017 Six Nations provided quite a shake-up of the status quo. Sports Gazette looks ahead to a pivotal set of clashes on the ledger this week.

Ben Carter

Stories by Ben

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