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      Euro 2024 TV schedule confirmed as BBC and ITV split coverage of England matches

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      ITV AND BBC have announced their Euro 2024 TV coverage schedule.The tournament kicks off on June 14.
      ITV and BBC have announced their TV coverage of Euro 2024Credit: AFP
      England’s group for next summer’s Euros
      England recently discovered who they would face in the group stage for the tournament, drawing Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia in Group C.
      And the Three Lions have now found out what time they will be playing and on what broadcaster they will be shown.
      Gareth Southgate’s side will kick off their tournament with a 8pm clash against Serbia on BBC on June 16.
      Game two will see England play Denmark at 5pm on BBC on June 20.
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      England’s final group stage game against Slovenia will be on June 25 at 8pm on ITV.
      Fellow home nation side Scotland have also discovered when they play their games.
      Scotland’s clash with hosts Germany in Group A kick starts the tournament as a whole and will be shown at 8pm on ITV.
      Their second game will be five day later on June 19 against Switzerland at 8pm on BBC.
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      Game three against Hungary will be shown on BBC at 8pm.
      ITV will have the first three picks, plus the fifth and seventh picks from the Round of 16 fixtures.
      BBC will then have the first and third picks for the quarter-finals with ITV then getting the first pick for the semi-final.
      Both broadcasters will show the final.
      Should Wales qualify into Group D through Play-off A, BBC will cover their opening game against the Netherlands on June 16 at 2pm.
      ITV will show the next game against Austria at 5pm on June 21 before their final game versus France is shown on BBC at 5pm.
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      Alex Scott shows off her toned tummy as she braves cold in unbuttoned shirt at The Fashion Awards 2023 afterparty

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      ALEX SCOTT braved the cold as she attended an after party following the British Fashion Awards.She wore a white shirt paired with black trousers as she attended the event following the bash at the Royal Albert Hall.
      Alex Scott was seen attending an after party in a white shirt and jeansCredit: Splash
      Despite the freezing London weatherCredit: Splash
      She had earlier attended the event in a stunning brown dressCredit: Splash
      The event was at the Royal Albert HallCredit: Splash
      The BBC presenter was recognised by the institute thanks to her eye-catching outfits throughout the year.
      The former Arsenal star was one of many celebs at the Royal Albert Hall last night for the awards.
      Rita Ora, Kate Moss, Pamela Anderson, Stormzy and Gwyneth Paltrow were all at the event hosted by Maya Jama and Kojey Radical.
      Other famous sports stars in attendance included Lewis Hamilton.
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      The BBC pundit and host is no stranger to mixing with celebs, recently stunning at another red carpet event with partner Jess Glynne.
      Scott also turned heads when she presented BBC Children In Need wearing a stylish black dress.
      She was also seen partying with a host of stars after the event, including fellow presenter AJ Ododu.
      On Saturday Scott wrapped up warm to present the BBC’s coverage of Alfreton vs Walsall in the FA Cup.
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      She recently attended Vogue’s party with partner Jess GlynneCredit: Getty
      She also stunned in a khaki suit at a recent Spotify eventCredit: Getty
      But disaster struck, however, when the game was called off just six minutes before kick-off.
      Scott will be on BBC screens again as she presents Football Focus this Saturday at midday.
      Check out Alex Scott’s most dazzling outfits…
      Alex wore a see-through dress to the GQ AwardsCredit: Alamy
      She is a presenter on Football Focus and The One Show
      Alex made 148 appearances for Arsenal Women – but since quitting playing has appeared in magazines including AttitudeCredit: Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards and Attitude magazine – on sale now
      The former right-back played 140 times for the LionessesCredit: Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards and Attitude magazine – on sale now
      Scott dazzled in a red leather outfit when presenting SoccerAidCredit: Rex
      Scott began dating singer Jess Glynne earlier this yearCredit: Rex
      The 39-year-old was spotted sharing a kiss with Jess as the couple went public with their romanceCredit: PA
      Scott loves to dress up and went to town on Halloween with this incredible outfitCredit: Getty
      She also dressed up as a scary clown on October 31Credit: Instagram @alexscott2
      She attended Wimbledon with partner Jess earlier this yearCredit: Getty
      Scott was awarded an MBE in 2017Credit: PA More

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      Gary Lineker reveals the sexual innuendo he made in BBC studio after FA Cup clash was interrupted by porn noises

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      GARY LINEKER has opened up about being pranked by porn noises while presenting live on BBC One.The 63-year-old was hosting coverage of Wolves’ FA Cup clash with Liverpool when the incident occurred.
      BBC coverage was hit by a porn noise prankster back in JanuaryCredit: bbc
      Lineker and Shearer could barely hide their amusementCredit: bbc
      Lineker, Alan Shearer, Danny Murphy and Paul Ince were all left red faced as the sex noises bellowed around the studio.
      They carried on amid chaos and confusion behind-the-scenes as staff tried to work out where it was coming from.
      It was later revealed that notorious prankster Daniel Jarvis was the man behind it after a planted phone was found in the studio.
      And he was at it again on Saturday night as he disrupted the Euro 2024 draw with the same trick.
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      After football was targeted again by the man nicknamed “Jarvo69”, Lineker revealed what was going through his head at the time he fell victim.
      He told the Rest is Football podcast: “I suddenly heard it, the porn sounds and I thought has someone left the phone on?
      “Then I’m thinking is it over the main tannoy in the ground? But it was too loud.
      “I then realised it’s in the room and this is a prank as it started again after we cut back to the studio.
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      “You know it’s there and you allude to it, but you’ve got to carry on.
      “I then started doing innuendos, every analysis bit at half-time, I did ‘Liverpool are really good pushing out from the back’ and various things. It was a giggle.”
      Lineker has also made jokes about it when broadcasting for the first time after the prank, saying: “Six games on the way, let’s hope we’re not rudely interrupted.
      “Jermaine Jenas and Danny Murphy here. Danny, have you turned your phone off?”
      And when the two teams met again in the Premier League, Lineker again laughed: “We’ve got Liverpool and Wolves to come up a little later and the last time things got a little steamy.
      “Please tell me you’ve turned your phones off.” More

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      Fans in disbelief as BBC TV star spotted on Luton’s bench against Arsenal after being appointed club doctor

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      FOOTY FANS had to double-take last night after spotting a TV star sat on Luton Town’s bench.The Hatters suffered heartbreak in the final minute at Kenilworth Road as they slipped to a 4-3 defeat to Arsenal.
      Dr. Amos Ogunkoya starred in BBC hit series The TraitorsCredit: BBC
      Fans were in disbelief as they spotted him on Luton Town’s bench last nightCredit: PRIME
      Declan Rice headed home right at the death to spare goalkeeper David Raya’s blushes after his two errors and move the Gunners five-points clear.
      However, the action-packed Premier League showdown also provided another thrill for those watching at home – especially viewers of hit BBC show The Traitors.
      Those tuning in were in disbelief when a shot of the Luton bench showed Dr. Amos Ogunkoya, who appeared in the British reality TV series, sitting behind boss Rob Edwards.
      One eagle-eyed fan took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and said: “Amos from The Traitors being Luton’s Club Doctor has really made my day.
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      “You can see him sitting behind Rob Edwards on the bench.
      “Youngest first-team club doctor in the PL!”

      A fellow viewer said: “I’ve been wondering where I’ve seen the fella on the bench from Luton. It’s only bloody Amos from the Traitors!
      Another wrote: “Felt like a proud mum seeing Dr Amos on the pitch for Luton.”
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      As another added: “Luton’s club doctor being Amos from The Traitors has blown my mind.”
      Dr. Amos, 31, previously held the same role at League Two side Colchester United.
      After completing his Masters in Sports and Exercise Medicine and already holding a similar role at League Two Colchester United, this summer he qualified to become a specialist in GP.
      He then made the switch to Luton to become the youngest first-team club doctor in the Premier League.
      He previously told the Royal College of General Practioners: “I didn’t think I’d be in the Premier League this quickly, but it was always part of the plan.” More

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      Laura Woods shares ‘wholesome’ moment from BBC FA Cup coverage leaving reporter’s ‘heart so full’

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      LAURA WOODS made a reporter’s day by sharing a heartwarming throwback snap.The ITV and TNT Sports star was tagged in an amazing career fast-forward post by BBC London’s Ahmed Nur on Monday night.
      Laura Woods led ITV’s coverage of AFC Wimbledon’s FA Cup clash with RamsgateCredit: PA
      Woods was reunited with BBC reporter Ahmed Nur, who she met six years ago when he worked at WembleyCredit: INSTAGRAM@LAURAWOODS
      Nur’s Instagram story post included a selfie of himself and Woods in a lift six years ago, alongside a snap of them covering AFC Wimbledon’s FA Cup clash with Ramsgate.
      The pair were the picture of happiness as they posed for the pitchside photo, which had an inspirational accompanying caption.
      “2017 in a lift. 2023 in a cold Wimbledon. Tonight was fun. Cheers @laurawoodsy.”
      Woods, 36, was all too happy to share with her own 752,000 Instagram followers.
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      She wrote below the re-shared story: “This was very wholesome.
      “Met Ahmed when I was reporting on NFL and he was working at Wembley.
      “Now he works for BBC London. Chuffed to see you @ahmednur94.”
      Nur was buzzing with the reshare, sharing it on his story and writing: “Heart is so full.”
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      Laura Woods and Ahmed Nur watched AFC Wimledon thump Ramsgate 5-0Credit: PA
      Woods isn’t the only high-profile figure Nur has met at a footie stadium.
      The Beeb reporter has also met former Manchester United and England skipper David Beckham.
      Woods and Nur watched AFC Wimbledon end the third-round hopes of eighth-tier Ramsgate FC with a ruthless 5-0 win over the minnows.
      Ramsgate boss Ben Smith was proud as punch of his team’s efforts, telling the BBC: “You saw the difference in level, in their physicality.
      “When they pressed, it was a proper press, strong and aggressive.
      “They’ve not disrespected us, they’ve taken it professionally and shown what a great club it is, had us watched and done all the right things.
      “I told people before the game if we kept it under six I’d be very happy. I know it sounds defeatist but you have to be realistic as well.
      “The lads in our dressing room are at the end of their careers, we’re four leagues below and they’re a full-time outfit – they should be doing that.
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      “There were little spells where we gave a good account of ourselves but it was naivety.
      “We weren’t going to change the way we play, and I’m proud of the players for sticking to it.” More

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      My dad’s a former Chelsea star turned pundit – but I’m making my way as champion of another sport

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      PAT NEVIN is a former Chelsea and Everton star-turned-BBC pundit.But his daughter excels in a different sport and works as a doctor.
      Pat Nevin won the Second Division with Chelsea in 1984Credit: Getty
      He now works as a radio pundit for the BBCCredit: Getty
      Nevin, top left, with some former Chelsea pals in a 1995 testimonialCredit: Getty
      Lucy was a Scottish badminton champion in her youth and now balances her time on the court with helping patients in the NHS.
      She qualified as a doctor the year before the pandemic began in 2020.
      Her father has previously spoken about how proud he is of her fighting the virus on the frontline.
      Nevin, 60, was signed by Chelsea for £95,000 in 1984 and helped them win promotion to the First Division soon after.
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      The winger was an instant hit with supporters and was twice voted the club’s player of the year.
      He then left Stamford Bridge for Everton in 1998 after the Blues were relegated from the top-flight.

      Nevin spent five seasons at Goodison Park before featuring for Tranmere, Kilmarnock and Motherwell prior to his retirement in 2000.
      But he has not slowed down since hanging up his boots, writing books, launching a career as a TV and radio pundit with the BBC and even showing his love for music as a DJ.
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      Until the beginning of this season, Nevin also worked with Chelsea as part of their in-house media team, writing articles for the club’s website and commentating on matches.
      But he was surprisingly axed without an explanation to the anger of fans.
      Nevin said: “Such kind sentiments re my Chelsea departure. Thank you all.
      “So kind of everyone, but honestly don’t stress-others losing their jobs and now in dire financials circs are more worthy of consideration. I’m happy, busy.
      “There are no bad feelings, you just shrug your shoulders and move on.
      “A few people have told me I should be angry about the way I found out, but that’s not me. I’ve never really been like that.
      “I’ve got no high expectations just because I played for the club or anything like that. You do a job and then you don’t.” More

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      Major sporting event watched by 28 million people on the BBC at risk of being axed with no city willing to host

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      THE future of the Commonwealth Games is in doubt after a potential host city for the 2026 event pulled out.More than 28million people tuned in to BBC to watch last year’s theatrics in Birmingham.
      The future of the Commonwealth Games has been plunged into doubtCredit: Getty
      Over 28million people tuned in to BBC to watch last year’s Games in BirminghamCredit: PA
      England finished second behind Australia and ahead of Canada in what was hailed as one of the most successful Commonwealth Games ever.
      However, questions are now being raised about the future of the prestigious event.
      Gold Coast, the 2018 hosts, looked set to step in after fellow Aussies the State of Victoria decided in July against staging the event because of the cost.
      An initial £1.4billion estimate had leaped to over £3bn, according to the government.
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      But now the Queensland city have withdrawn their bid too, despite originally reckoning they could do a streamlined version for £360million.
      And it leaves no candidates for either the ’26 and ’30 Games, despite reports of a secret plan to move the next event to Scotland.
      It appears federal and state governments in Oz have ruled out supporting the 93-year-old Games.
      And organisers are now facing the possibility of postponing or even cancelling the 2026 Games.
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      Two Australian cities have now pulled out of hosting the 2026 eventCredit: Getty
      England finished second at last year’s GamesCredit: Reuters
      Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate said: “We did our best and that’s all people can expect.”
      A spokesperson for the Commonwealth Games Federation added: “Since the sudden withdrawal of Victoria in July 2023 as the host of the 2026 Games, the Commonwealth Games Federation has been working tirelessly with Commonwealth Games Associations to find a new host who would be able to step in at such short notice.
      “We are in active conversations with a number of potential hosts across the Commonwealth and hope to provide an update on those discussions in early 2024.” More

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      Future of Match of the Day decided with Gary Lineker ‘set for mega new pay deal’ despite rival eyeing up BBC hot seat

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      FAN favourite show Match of the Day will continue to show Premier League highlights after striking a new TV deal.The English top flight has struck a new four-year agreement until 2029 with BBC Sport, giving MOTD highlight rights for all 380 matches each season.
      Match of the Day has been handed a new deal to broadcast Premier League highlightsCredit: BBC
      Host Gary Lineker looks set to also pen a new mega dealCredit: BBC
      It means the popular show’s future is no longer in doubt, with its previous agreement expiring in 2025.
      And Gary Lineker, whose deal to host the show also runs out that year, looks set to agree a whopping new contract with BBC bosses too.
      Just months after being suspended over a tweet criticising the government’s language around their asylum policy, Lineker is reportedly set to pen a new £1.35million-a-year extension.
      The contract will see him continue as the BBC’s top-paid presenter, despite taking a pay cut from £1.75m in 2020.
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      And it is also set to dash Jermaine Jenas’ hopes of taking over from Lineker as the main man in the chair.
      As for live TV match packages, TNT Sports and Sky Sports are the big winners.
      Amazon Prime will no longer broadcast matches from the 2025/26 season after missing out on all five available deals.
      TNT Sports won package A, which covers 52 live games during the season.
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      The channel, formerly BT Sport, retains its 12.30pm Saturday matches and also gets full coverage of two midweek match rounds.
      As for Sky Sports, they have been handed the remaining B, C, D and E packages to cover 215 games each term.
      140 of those matches will be played on weekends, with the others falling on Fridays and Mondays — plus an extra three midweek match rounds.
      And Sky Sports has, for the first time, been handed all 10 final day matches to broadcast simultaneously.
      In total, the agreements will deliver a total of £6.7BILLION in revenue.
      Richard Masters, Premier League Chief Executive, said: “We are delighted to announce new deals with Sky Sports and TNT Sports that will extend our partnership for a further four years and see more Premier League matches than ever before shown live from 2025/26 onwards.
      “As longstanding and valued partners, Sky Sports and TNT Sports are renowned for consistently delivering world-class coverage and programming. 
      “We have enjoyed record audiences and attendances in recent seasons, and we know that their continued innovation will drive more people to watch and follow the Premier League. 
      “We are also extremely pleased to extend our partnership with BBC Sport, which will continue to bring weekly highlights of all Premier League matches to the widest possible audience in the UK. 
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      “Match of the Day has been an institution for generations of football fans in this country and remains incredibly popular with fans of all ages.
      “The outcome of this process underlines the strength of the Premier League and is testament to our clubs, players and managers who continue to deliver the world’s most competitive football in full stadiums, and to supporters, who create an unrivalled atmosphere every week.” More