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
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
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 … Soccer • 16 May 20
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, … 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 … Racing • 02 Jan 16
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
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 … 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 … Golf • 24 Nov 14
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. Olympics • 18 Jul 12
