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      Who is Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham?

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      NATALIE Pinkham has been a stalwart of Sky Sports’ F1 coverage for over 10 years.Here, we take a look at her career, and how she got into working on F1.
      Natalie Pinkham has been part of Sky Sports F1 coverage for over 10 years
      Who is Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham?
      Natalie Pinkham is a television presenter, originally from Buckinghamshire, England.
      She was born on September 20, 1977, and is a pit lane reporter at grand prix races for Sky Sports F1.
      As well as this, Pinkham has presented coverage on a number of different sports.
      This includes The Isle of Man TT and the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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      She also presented the segment Blues News for Chelsea FC, and has hosted over 200 episodes of her podcast titled In The Pink.
      In the podcast, she interviews a range of different people, looking at their lives and careers, including Damon Hill and Sir Chris Hoy.
      Pinkham studied politics at the University of Nottingham before moving into television.
      Is Natalie Pinkham married and does she have any children?
      Pinkham is married to Owain Walbyoff, who is Managing Director at Endemol Games.
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      The pair were engaged in November 2010, and married in July 2012.
      Together, they have two children, a son named Otto, born in January 2015, and a daughter named Willow, born in June 2016.
      How did Natalie Pinkham get into F1?
      In December 2011, it was confirmed that Pinkham would begin working with Sky Sports for the 2012 F1 season.
      She had previously covered the sport for BBC Radio 5 Live’s commentary team as a pit lane reporter for the 2011 season.
      In 2013, she replaced close friend Georgie Thompson as host of The F1 Show, and in the following years has established herself as a vital part of their coverage.
      In 2021, Pinkham became the first woman to commentate on a Formula One session on British television when she led Sky’s commentary of first practice at the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix, working alongside Karun Chandhok and Jenson Button.
      She also conducts interviews in the pit lane with drivers and others involved in the teams.
      What is Natalie Pinkham’s net worth?
      While it cannot be confirmed exactly, Pinkham’s net worth is estimated to be over £1million.
      Pinkham is believed to have a salary of over £100,000 a year. More

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      Who is Dave Brailsford, what’s Sky’s ‘marginal gains’ philosophy and how does he know Sir Jim Ratcliffe?

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      SIR DAVID BRAILSFORD could be brought in by Sir Jim Ratcliffe should his Manchester United takeover bid be successful, according to reports.The current manager of Team Sky led Great Britain to an astounding 14 Olympic medals in Beijing back in 2008.
      Dave Brailsford became manager of Team Sky in 2010Credit: PA:Press Association
      Who is Dave Brailsford?
      The 59-year-old began his long career in cycling competing in amateur racing in France for four years.
      Brailsford was initially introduced to British Cycling as an advisor in 1997.
      He swiftly moved his way up the ladder to become programme director and eventually performance director in 2003.
      Team GB won two gold medals in cycling at the 2004 Olympic games, and that success continued to grow in 2008 and 2012 under Brailsford.
      In 2010 he was scouted as Team Sky’s manager – eventually resigning from Team GB in 2014.
      Brailsford with Team Sky’s Chris FroomeCredit: Getty – Contributor
      What is the Team Sky manager’s ‘marginal gains’ philosophy?
      The two-time Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award winner is famous for reinventing British cycling – focusing on technology and psychology.
      He also developed a ‘marginal gains’ philosophy for British Cycling.
      In 2012 he explained: “The whole principle came from the idea that if you broke down everything you could think of that goes into riding a bike, and then improved it by 1%, you will get a significant increase when you put them all together.”
      Team Sky boss Sir Dave Brailsford gives evidence at inquiry into doping in cycling
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      How does Sir Jim Ratcliffe know Dave Brailsford?
      According to reports from The Times, Ratcliffe is confident that his bid to take over the Red Devils will be successful.
      The billionaire is keen to add Dave Brailsford to his team should he take over at Old Trafford as he looks to build a world-class line-up behind the scenes.
      Brailsford has a remarkable record at improving sports teams over the years, with the most obvious improvements coming in British Cycling.
      The pair have already worked alongside each other in the past, back in 2019 they partnered up following Ineos’ takeover of the Sky cycling team.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe (L), Chris Froome (C), David Brailsford (R)Credit: GETTY
       What did Dave Brailsford said about the Bradley Wiggins controversy?
      Team Sky were recently cleared of an investigation into the contents of a jiffy bag carried by cyclist Bradley Wiggins.
      A suspect package was sent to Sky in 2011 to treat Wiggins, but UKAD recently confirmed no sufficient evidence of the contents of the bag was found.
      Brailsford backed his rider throughout the saga, in 2016 he told the Guardian: “There’s a rider, there’s a doctor. They agree to visit a consultant. The consultant’s report is pretty categorical in saying there is an issue here and I recommend the following medication.
      “That then goes to the anti-doping authorities. They say yes, we agree with this. Or they can say no. There are different steps to this process that should give us confidence. I believe in that process. I still do.”
      The Sky duo together in Italy in 2011Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Dave Brailsford : Team Sky ‘100% clean’ amid Bradley Wiggins controversy
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      Real Madrid vs Liverpool: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League last-16 second leg

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      LIVERPOOL have it all to do is they take on Real Madrid in their Champions League last-16 second leg. The Reds were beaten 5-2 in shocking fashion two weeks ago in the first leg at Anfield.
      Vinicius scored twice in Real Madrid’s 5-2 win over LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      Jurgen Klopp’s side led 2-0 and were flying high in the first half before numerous defensive lapses stunted their progress.
      A win for Real would make it their fourth consecutive success over Liverpool in the competition, following the 2018 final, 2021 quarter-finals and the 2022 final.
      Liverpool, however, have made a habit of mustering miraculous comebacks in the Champions League.
      And they’ll be full of belief that they can do it all again as they travel to the Bernabeu.
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      When is Real Madrid vs Liverpool?

      Real Madrid’s clash with Liverpool will take place on Wednesday, March 15.
      The match will get underway at 8pm UK time.
      The Santiago Bernabeu will play host.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Real Madrid vs Liverpool will be shown live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport 1 HD.
      You can live stream the action on the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Team news
      Real Madrid are going to be without David Alaba and Ferland Mendy in the home leg.
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      But Real will still be close to a full strength side, with Vinicius Jr and Karim Benzema both set to star up front for Los Blancos.
      Liverpool will have to make do without Thiago Alcantara and Luis Duiz still, but they do have Ibrahim Konate back for the second leg.
      Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo are also set to start alongside Mohamed Salah in Liverpool’s usual three-pronged attack.
      Odds

      Real Madrid – 13/10
      Draw -13/5
      Liverpool -9/5
      Real to qualify – 1/100
      Liverpool to qualify – 16/1

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      Why will Casemiro miss four games for Man Utd?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED drew 0-0 with Southampton earlier today in an uninspiring performance at Old Trafford.But Casemiro’s sending off midway through the first half certainly didn’t help their case.
      Caemiro was in tears following his sending off against SouthamptonCredit: AP
      United were looking to bounce back in the league following their 7-0 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool last week.
      But they were unable to as relegation-battling Southampton proved to be a sterner test than expected.
      Armel Bella-Kotchap in particular was brilliant for the Saints on a day where a point could prove vital come the end of the season.
      But the story of the day was Casemiro’s red card for his tackle on Carlos Alcaraz.
      Why will Casemiro be suspended for four games?
      In the 34th minute of the game between United and Southampton, Casemiro was sent off for his challenge on Alcaraz.
      The Brazilian midfielder went for the ball but his foot followed through and caught Alcaraz on the shin with his studs.
      Originally, Casemiro was given a yellow card, but after a VAR review, the colour was changed to red.
      The former Real Madrid man left the pitch inconsolable and in tears.
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      And now he will miss FOUR games rather than the usual three for a red card.
      Casemiro went studs up on Southampton star Carlos AlcarazCredit: AP
      That is because it is Casemiro’s second red card of the season, following his red against Crystal Palace earlier this year.
      Casemiro was sent off against the Eagles for grabbing Will Hughes’ throat during a scuffle, and he subsequently missed games against Leeds (two games) and Leicester.
      But because Casemiro has picked up his second of the season, the usual punishment will be extended by one game to four.
      The 31-year-old will now miss games against Fulham in the FA Cup and Newcastle, Brentford and Everton in the Premier League. More

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      Man City vs RB Leipzig: Guardiola’s side look to get past Germans to reach Champions League quarter-finals – stream, TV

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      MANCHESTER CITY host German side RB Leipzig in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie.The English Champions will be hoping to win their first Champions League crown this season after coming close in previous years.
      Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts after losing the UEFA Champions League final against Chelsea in 2021Credit: EPA
      In the first leg, it ended all square, a header from Josko Gvardiol cancelled out Riyad Mahrez’s first-half strike.
      Leaving the tie still firmly in the balance at the Etihad, as City look to put previous Champions League disappointment to the back of their minds.
      Riyad Mahrez putting Man City ahead in the first legCredit: EPA
      City are in good form after beating a stubborn Crystal Palace 1-0 on Saturday, keeping them just behind Arsenal, who are top of the Premier League table.
      The same can be said for Leipzig, who have won two of their three games since the first leg, with a defeat against high-flying Dortmund sandwiched in between thier two wins.
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      When is Man City vs RB Leipzig?

      Man City vs RB Leipzig is on Tuesday, March 14.
      Kick-off is at 8pm UK time.
      The Etihad will play host.

      What channel is Man City vs RB Leipzig on?

      Man City vs RB Leipzig will be shown live on BT Sport 1.
      Coverage gets underway from 7pm UK time.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action from the Ethihad by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Can I stream Man City vs RB Leipzig FREE?

      You can live stream Man City vs RB Leipzig for free via the BT Sport app, providing you are a subscriber to BT Sport.
      The BT Sport app is available to download for free on your mobile or tablet device.

      What is the latest team news?
      Pep Guardiola will be hoping that his side came through the Crystal Palace game on the weekend unscathed.
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      Phil Foden played 60 minutes after he recovered from a foot problem.
      Kevin de Bruyne only managed 15 minutes from the bench on Saturday, so he will be chomping at the bit to return to the City eleven.
      For Leipzig they have had illness thought-out their squad over the past week, with Konrad Laimer, Andre Silva, Dominik Szoboszlai and Timo Werner all suffering.
      Dani Olmo returned to first-team training last week and featured from the bench in the 3-0 win against Monchengladbach on the weekend.
      Christopher Nkunku is likely to be out of action after suffering a minor thigh strain.
      Goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi is still out long-term after he tore his ACL in October.
      Odds

      Man City – 4/11
      Draw – 19/5
      RB Leipzig – 7/1

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      Why is there no commentary on Match of the Day tonight?

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      MATCH of the Day will go ahead tonight without Gary Lineker, pundits or the show’s own commentators. And according to reports, tonight’s games could be shown in complete SILENCE.
      Gary Lineker is in a stand-off with the BBC over his social media usageCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Last night, Match of the Day commentators released a statement saying they would be standing down from duty this weekend in support of Gary Lineker after the BBC yanked him off air over a Nazi tweet row.
      Lineker compared the Government’s language around its small boats crackdown to that of language used in 1930s Germany.
      The Beeb and Lineker are in a stand-off over the former Tottenham man’s social media usage.
      Why is there no commentary on Match of the Day?
      BBC commentators are boycotting tonight’s show.
      “As commentators on MOTD, we have decided to step down from tomorrow night’s broadcast,” a joint statement read.
      “We are comforted that football fans who want to watch their teams should still be able to do so, as management can use World Feed commentary if they wish.”
      There was a belief that the BBC could use world feed Premier League commentary.
      But according to The Athletic, Match of the Day does not have the remit to use that commentary either.
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      It leaves the show without Lineker, pundits, its own commentators and no commentary at all.
      It has also been reported that Match of the Day may only last 20 minutes tonight, due to the absence of analysis or previewing of any games. More

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      What time is Match of the Day on TV tonight and why are there no BBC presenters?

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      MATCH of the Day is set to go ahead as planned despite having no presenter, pundits or commentary team following Gary Lineker’s suspension from the BBC.It comes after the former England star’s controversial tweet surrounding the government’s new immigration legislation.
      Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker for Match of the DayCredit: PA
      The BBC said it has: “decided that he will step back from presenting Match of the Day until we’ve got an agreed and clear position on his use of social media.”
      What time is Match of the Day and what channel is it on?

      Match of the Day is on TONIGHT at 10:20pm UK time.
      Match of the Day will be shown live on BBC 1.
      You can stream it free via BBC iPlayer, providing you have a valid TV license.

      Why are there no presenters on Match of the Day?
      There will be no presenters, pundits or BBC commentary during tonight’s screening of Match of the Day.
      High-profile names within the BBC, such as Alan Shearer, Ian Wright, Alex Scott, Micah Richards, Mark Chapman and Jermain Jenas, have all pulled out as a sign of solidarity to colleague Gary Lineker following his suspension from the BBC.
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      Meaning there will be nobody in the studio to take us through all of Saturday’s Premier League action.
      A statement from a BBC spokesperson read “Some of our pundits have said they don’t wish to appear on the programme while we seek to resolve the situation with Gary.
      In addition to a vacant studio, regular Match of the Day commentator Steve Wilson has revealed that neither he nor any of his colleagues will commentate on any games for tonight’s program.
      Credit: @Wilsonfooty via Twitter
      Meanwhile, all clubs participating in Saturday’s Premier League fixtures will not be asked any questions by the BBC.
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      What did Gary Lineker tweet?

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      GARY LINEKER has been told to step back from presenting Match of The Day, the BBC has said.In a major U-turn, the broadcaster announced Lineker would be suspended from his presenting duties after previously saying he would face no disciplinary action.
      Gary Lineker has been pulled from Match Of The DayCredit: Alamy
      In a statement, the BBC said it has “decided that he will step back from presenting Match of the Day until we’ve got an agreed and clear position on his use of social media.”
      They added that the suspension will remain in place until an agreement is reached on his social media use.
      What did Gary Lineker tweet?
      Lineker took to Twitter to hit out at the Illegal Migration Bill, which bans migrants who arrive on small boats from settling in Britain.
      He tweeted: “This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the ’30s, and I’m out of order?”
      What have Ian Wright and Alan Shearer said?
      Lineker’s co-hosts on Match of The Day, Ian Wright and Alan Shearer have also stepped back from the show in a sign of solidarity to Lineker.
      Wright tweeted: “Everybody knows what Match of the Day means to me, but I’ve told the BBC I won’t be doing it tomorrow. Solidarity.”
      Ian Wright will not be appearing on the show in a sign of solidarityCredit: PA
      This was shortly followed by co-star Alan Shearer who said: “I have informed the BBC that I won’t be appearing on MOTD tomorrow night.”
      Alex Scott, Jermaine Jenas, Micah Richards and Mark Chapman have also all shown support for Lineker so Match Of The Day will go ahead, but without any hosts or pundits on the broadcast.
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