Sports Stars Fight to Save England's Playing Fields
Olympic champions and sports bodies warn that proposed planning reforms could lead to a mass sell-off of vital community playing fields. They urge the government to keep crucial protections.
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What sport to watch on Boxing Day 2025
Your complete guide to Boxing Day sport on TV, featuring Manchester United vs Newcastle, the Ashes Test, Premiership Rugby, and live horse racing. Plan your festive viewing now.
Alex Hartley apologises for 'grumpy' TMS period comment
Ex-England cricketer Alex Hartley apologised to BBC Test Match Special listeners after citing her period for a 'grumpy' on-air mood during the Ashes. Discover the full story and its fallout.
SPOTY 2023: All Nominees and Award Categories Revealed
Discover the full list of nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023 awards, from World Sport Star to Team of the Year. Find out who's in the running for the prestigious honours tonight.
Kelly: SPOTY shortlist shows women's sport is here to stay
Chloe Kelly celebrates the strong female presence on the BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist, highlighting the permanent rise of women's sport. Discover the nominees and their incredible achievements.
BBC Considers Paywall for Classic Shows in Licence Fee Shake-Up
The BBC could place classic shows behind a paywall as part of a major funding review. Learn about the proposed changes to the licence fee and what it means for viewers.
BBC orders all staff to complete antisemitism training
Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie has mandated compulsory antisemitism training for all employees following accusations of ignored complaints from over 200 Jewish staff. Staff have six months to complete the course.
BBC axes Jason Manford's Have I Got Sport For You series
The BBC has decided not to commission a full series of Jason Manford's Have I Got Sport For You, a spin-off from the iconic panel show, despite a successful one-off special in January 2025.
Serena Williams Reflects on Racism in Tennis Career
Tennis legend Serena Williams discusses the 'negativity' she faced as a black woman in sport and the positive change for new generations. Read her powerful insights on resilience and retirement.
Lineker's blunt Ten Hag question after FA Cup win
Gary Lineker marks his 65th birthday as we revisit his career-defining moment questioning Erik ten Hag's Man Utd future after their 2023 FA Cup triumph. Discover more.
BBC complaints drop as Ofcom cites 'significant crisis'
Ofcom reports a decrease in complaints against the BBC, but warns the broadcaster faces a 'significant crisis' over editorial standards. Discover the full story.
Jacqui Oatley departs ITV Sport after decade
Presenter Jacqui Oatley announces her exit from ITV Sport after a decade as production moves to Matchroom. Key darts tournaments remain free-to-air. Read the full story.
Scottish Sport 'Running on Empty' Amid Funding Crisis
Thirty-nine Scottish sports bodies warn the First Minister that grassroots sport is in crisis due to a broken £100m funding pledge. Urgent action is demanded.
Aimee Fuller joins BBC for Paris 2024 Olympic coverage
British snowboard star Aimee Fuller joins BBC's Olympic coverage team after retiring from competitive sport, bringing her expert insight to Paris 2024 Games.
Denise Lewis joins BBC's Paris 2024 Olympic team
Sydney 2000 heptathlon champion Denise Lewis returns to BBC's Olympic coverage, joining Clare Balding and Alex Scott for Paris 2024 in exciting new role.
Gabby Logan's BBC show halted by technical meltdown
BBC presenter Gabby Logan's live sports programme was thrown into chaos when a major technical failure forced production to be halted mid-broadcast, leaving viewers confused.
Joey Barton's Misogynistic Rant Sparks Football Outrage
Former footballer Joey Barton faces widespread condemnation after comparing female pundits to serial killers in shocking social media outburst targeting Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.
Female jockey makes history with Melbourne Cup win
Australian racing sensation Jamie Kah becomes the first female jockey to win the prestigious Melbourne Cup, shattering racing's glass ceiling in a landmark moment for the sport.
BBC admits doctoring Trump footage in impartiality scandal
The BBC faces a major credibility crisis after an internal investigation revealed serious breaches of impartiality, including doctored footage of Donald Trump and biased social media activity by senior staff.
Lineker's stunning Rice admission shocks football world
BBC legend Gary Lineker makes surprising confession about Arsenal star Declan Rice's impact, admitting even he underestimated the £105m midfielder's transformative effect at the Emirates.
North Melbourne's Record 24-Game AFLW Winning Streak
The North Melbourne Kangaroos have rewritten the AFLW record books, securing their 24th consecutive victory in a stunning display of dominance that has left opponents in their wake.
Joe Marler boycotts BBC Radio over "muppets" commentary
England rugby star Joe Marler reveals why he's boycotting BBC Radio 5 Live coverage, calling out commentary he deems disrespectful to players in explosive interview.
Women's sport breaks records with massive TV audiences
Women's sports in the UK are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with the Lionesses' World Cup final and Red Roses' rugby matches drawing record-breaking television audiences and signalling a major shift in sports viewership.
Body image fears sidelining girls from sport
New research reveals worrying trends as body image anxieties and clothing concerns create significant barriers preventing teenage girls from participating in sports and physical activity.
BBC presenter leaves after controversial Ferguson interview
Veteran BBC broadcaster Charles Nove has left his position after conducting a contentious interview with Sarah, Duchess of York about her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about editorial standards at the corporation.
MOTD chaos: Lineker & Richards evacuated mid-show
BBC's flagship football programme Match of the Day faced chaos as presenters Gary Lineker and Micah Richards were dramatically evacuated from the studio mid-broadcast due to a fire alarm emergency.
Lineker launches revolutionary Baller League
Match of the Day legend Gary Lineker unveils groundbreaking six-a-side football tournament featuring Premier League stars and YouTube sensations in prime-time entertainment fusion.
Sue Barker: Tennis Star & BBC Presenter Dies at 68
Celebrating the remarkable life and career of Sue Barker - from Wimbledon champion to beloved BBC presenter who became a national treasure.
BBC to cancel Victoria Derbyshire show in major cuts
The BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme faces cancellation as part of sweeping cuts to BBC Two's daytime schedule, leaving staff in turmoil and viewers facing significant changes to their daily programming.
Rugby League Ashes returning to BBC after 15-year hiatus
International rugby league makes its triumphant return to BBC screens as England prepare to host Australia in the historic Ashes series this autumn, marking a major broadcasting coup for the sport.
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