Liverpool pay the penalty as Bournemouth escape basement with shock victory
Liverpool were brought back down to earth as they slipped to defeat at relegation-threatened Bournemouth just six days on from their historic victory over Manchester United.
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Explained: What are the BBC’s impartiality guidelines and do they apply to Gary Lineker?
Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker has been asked to step back from his hosting duties on the BBC show after becoming embroiled in a row over impartiality.
Gary Lineker row: BBC schedule hit by extra disruption as more presenters pull out
BBC presenter Alex Scott has said she will not host one of the broadcaster's main soccer programmes on Saturday, throwing the corporation’s sporting timetable into further disarray.
Ian Wright: ‘I’m out, I’m gone if BBC get rid of Gary Lineker’
Former England footballer Ian Wright has said on his podcast that he is “out” and “gone” if the BBC “get rid” of Gary Lineker from presenting its flagship soccer programme.
Andy Farrell pleased with Ireland’s preparations ahead of crunch Scotland clash
Andy Farrell believes Grand Slam-chasing Ireland have become well-versed in handling the emotion of big occasions ahead of Sunday’s colossal Guinness Six Nations showdown with Scotland.
Gary Lineker row: No presenter or pundits for Saturday’s Match Of The Day
Match Of The Day, the BBC's flagship soccer programme, will “focus on match action without studio presentation or punditry” after several former footballers pulled out of the show.
League of Ireland wrap: Table-toppers Bohemians bypass Pat's
Despite being temporarily threatened by adverse weather conditions and pitch inspections earlier in the day, Friday night saw all four fixtures in the League of Ireland go ahead.
Stuart Hogg one of best players in history of Scottish rugby – Gregor Townsend
Gregor Townsend declared Stuart Hogg “one of the best players in the history of Scottish rugby” ahead of the full-back’s 100th cap against Ireland on Sunday.