Lineker makes BBC return after impartiality row
Gary Lineker was back at work for the BBC on Saturday after a row over impartiality sparked by his criticism of the UK government's new asylum policy was resolved.
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Southampton Fightback Stuns Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea Held By Everton
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte lambasted his players after they let a two-goal lead slip to draw 3-3 at Southampton on Saturday, as Chelsea also conceded a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Everton. Spurs looked set to leapfrog Manchester United into third in the Premier League as they led bottom-of-the-table Saints 3-1 with just 13 minutes remaining at St. Mary's. But Theo Walcott's first goal in nearly two years and James Ward-Prowse's stoppage-time penalty salvaged a vital point for Southampton.
Asia athletes back Paris pathway for Russians, Belarusians
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) continued to pave the way for Russian and Belarusian athletes to qualify for next year's Paris Summer Games through events in the region when its Athletes Forum endorsed the principles behind it.
Edwards out-points Usman to retain UFC welterweight belt
LONDON : Britain's Leon Edwards emerged victorious after a gruelling five-round battle with Kamaru Usman to retain his welterweight title, scoring a majority decision win on the judges' scorecards at UFC 286 on Saturday.
Ding Junhui beaten by Xu Si at WST Classic to dent hopes of qualifying for Tour Championship, Mark Selby wins
Ding Junhui was sent tumbling out of the WST Classic at the first hurdle by Xu Si, leaving his Tour Championship hopes hanging in the balance. The Chinese superstar, who returned to the winner’s circle for the first time since 2019 with victory at the Six Red World Championship in Thailand earlier in the month, arrived at the Morningside Arena in Leicester as seventh on the one-year list for qualification for the eight-player Tour Championship .
Ant and Dec apologise over Toni Collette swearing during 'chaotic' appearance on Saturday Night Takeaway as fans ask 'how?'
Hollywood actress Toni Collette got so invested in a fast-paced game on Saturday Night Takeaway she suffered a slip of the tongue. The Oscar-nominated star joined the ITV family show on Saturday night (March 18) as a guest announcer, and she was quickly a hit with viewers as she enjoyed a laugh with hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.
Sergio Perez on pole for Red Bull in Saudi Arabia for 2nd year running
JEDDAH: Sergio Perez stepped up for Red Bull to ensure the team started from the pole at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a mechanical issue sidelined two-time defending world champion Max Verstappen. Verstappen was fastest in all three practice sessions at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit but his qualifying effort was cut short Saturday when he radioed “I have a problem. Engine, engine problem,” during the second session.
Haaland hits another hat-trick as Man City show Kompany no mercy
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Burnley manager Vincent Kompany endured a nightmare return to Manchester City on Saturday as Erling Haaland scored his sixth hat-trick of the season in a 6-0 rout that sent Pep Guardiola’s men into the FA Cup semifinals. Kompany, who won four Premier League titles in an 11-year career at City as a player, was given a hero’s reception at the Etihad. But on the pitch City showed no mercy toward their former captain as Haaland took his tally for the season to 42 goals.