Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Gary Lineker was told to step back from presenting the programme in a row over impartiality

BBC apologise as Lineker set to return as presenter

Gary Lineker will return to hosting Match Of The Day after BBC director-general Tim Davie apologised for the disruption to the weekend's football coverage.

Soccer • 13 Mar 23

Gary Lineker leaves his home on Saturday as he heads to watch Leicester City's game with Chlesea

BBC director general wants Lineker 'back on air'

BBC director-general Tim Davie called Gary Lineker the "best" sports broadcaster in the world, and wants him back on air.

Soccer • 12 Mar 23

Pearson: "Yes, we would like to restart it but it's got to be safe"

Pearson fearful of fatality if Premier League resumes

Watford manager Nigel Pearson has raised concerns about a coronavirus-related death in the Premier League and urged caution before a decision is made about whether to resume the season.

Soccer • 16 May 20

Jacqui Oatley, Ryan Giggs and Slaven Bilic are part of the ITV team in Russia

England exit World Cup - stats suggest it's ITV's fault

While many fans will rue the missed chances and others the dominance of Croatia's Luka Modric as England's World Cup dream ended in the semi-finals, some may bemoan one other factor - the return of the ITV jinx.

World Cup 2018 • 12 Jul 18

ITV to broadcast British racing from 2017

Television coverage of British racing is set for a huge change from 2017 with the news that ITV has seen off Channel 4 for the rights to broadcast the sport.

Racing • 02 Jan 16

Padraig Harrington won the Claret Jug in 2007 and again in 2008

Peter Alliss disappointed with R&A Open decision

Renowned BBC golf commentator Peter Alliss has expressed his disappointment that the R&A have awarded Sky Sports the live television rights to The Open.

Golf • 04 Feb 15

The R&A have awarded live Open rights to Sky Sports from 2017

R&A defends Open move to Sky Sports

The R&A has moved to allay fears that its decision to award live television rights of the Open Championship to Sky Sports will have a negative impact on golf participation.

Golf • 03 Feb 15

McIlroy up for Sports Personality of the Year

Rory McIlroy is a strong favourite to round off the most successful spell of his career with the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award after being confirmed among the 10 shortlisted contenders today.

Golf • 24 Nov 14

The BBC's continued presence at the Games is set to continue with this new deal

BBC sign new Olympics broadcast deal

The BBC have been awarded the broadcast rights for the next four summer and winter Olympics up to 2020.

Paris 2024 • 18 Jul 12

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