• Chairman/Pro Hockey Writers Association: Bill Bradley, Nashville Tennessean.

• Pro Basketball Writers Association: Jim Jenks, Philadelphia Inquirer.

• Baseball Writers Association of America: Barry Forbis, Rocky Mountain News.

• U.S. (College) Basketball Writers Association: Mike Anastasi, Salt Lake Tribune.

• Pro Football Writers Association: Chris D'Amico, Newark Star-Ledger.

• Tennis writers: Bill Dwyer, Los Angeles Times.

• Golf Writers Association of America: Bob Yates, Dallas Morning News.

• Outdoors Writers Association of America: Mike Anastasi, Salt Lake Tribune.

• American Auto Racing Writers Association: Mike Persinger, Charlotte Observer.

• National Turf Writers Association: Gene Abell, Lexington Herald-Leader.

• (College) Football Writers Association of America: Mike Sherman, Daily Oklahoman.

• U.S. Boxing Writers Association: Jim Barger, Las Vegas Sun.

• Track and Field Writers of America: Dale Jones, Cedar Rapids Gazette.