Gary Lineker makes feelings clear as Match of the Day replacement makes their debut
Gary Lineker has heaped praise on Kelly Somers after she took over his presenting duties on Match of the Day.
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Sky Sports' nightmare scenario as Kelly Cates leaves, Gary Neville makes US move and Roy Keane eyes retirement
Both Manchester United and Manchester City find themselves in the midst of transition periods but it appears it is not only two of the most successful clubs in Premier League history that are on the verge of big changes, the broadcaster who shows them the most is too.
New Zealand opener Conway out of third England test
Out-of-form New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the third test against England in Hamilton to remain at home for the birth of his first child this week, the team said on Monday.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 3rd ODI LIVE Score Updates: Sri Lanka Eye Historic 3-0 Whitewash
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 3rd ODI LIVE Score Updates: Sri Lanka are aiming for their first-ever ODI series whitewash victory against New Zealand, as they enter the third and final ODI of the series. Sri Lanka claimed the series victory in the second ODI itself, having taken an unassailable 2-0 lead. The island nation have been rejuvenated under the coaching of Sanath Jayasuriya, with positive results in all forms of cricket. Sri Lanka have followed up their 2-0 Test series victory over New Zealand with an ODI series victory, and will be aiming for another whitewash ahead of the T20I series in December. (LIVE SCORECARD)
BBC Match of the Day's new look for 2025/26 season including Gary Lineker replacement
Match of the Day, a mainstay of British television, could see significant changes for the 2025/26 season. The BBC has already confirmed that host Gary Lineker will leave at the end of this season.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI, Live Updates: Sri Lanka are all set to face New Zealand in the second ODI of the three-match series on Sunday in Pallekele. The Mitchell Santner-led side will try to put it's best foot forward, in order to bounce back in the series. Earlier on Wednesday, Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to set up a convincing 45-run victory for Sri Lanka in the rain-interrupted first ODI in Dambulla. Sri Lanka posted a commanding 324-5 in 49.2 overs before rain stopped play. New Zealand, chasing a revised target of 221 off 27 overs, were restricted to 175-9 in the day-night game. (Live Scorecard)
BBC eyes up 'leading candidate' as Gary Lineker Match of the Day host replacement
Sky Sports presenter Kelly Cates has, reportedly, been identified by the BBC as one of their top contenders to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day from the start of the next season. After a 25-year tenure as MOTD presenter, it was announced that former England striker Lineker will depart the show at the end of this season, leaving the BBC in search of a replacement.
Gary Lineker says ‘right time’ to leave Match Of The Day as BBC plan changes
Gary Lineker said hosting Match Of The Day for more than two decades has been “an absolute joy and privilege”, but that it is “the right time” for him to exit and “someone else to take the helm” as the BBC look to make changes to the programme.