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      Sky Sports star quits role after 23 years in ‘difficult’ announcement after news of channel transformation

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      A SKY SPORTS star has quit after 23 years following the broadcaster’s announcement that there would be a shake-up.Several presenters and reporters are expected to leave their roles.Alan Myers has left his role at Sky Sports NewsIt is the latest shake-up by the broadcaster as they aim to become “more agile and better equipped to serve audiences”.Key figures such as Geoff Shreeves, Martin Tyler and Bianca Westwood have left their posts in recent years, along with a number of match reporters.The latest big-name journalist to quit is Alan Myers, who worked for Sky Sports for more than two decades.He announced on Twitter: “After a 23-year association I have decided to leave Sky Sports News. Difficult decision but one that I felt was right.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It’s been such a fantastic experience from my first report at a Bolton Wanderers outwood bound course, to [the] World Cup finals, ECL Finals and everything in between!”I couldn’t wish to have worked for a better company with the most talented and professional colleagues. I thank every one of them for their support and friendship over many years.”It’s been a blast and I have some incredible memories, worked on some headline stories and visited over 30 countries, thank you.”Myers was largely based in the North West and North East during his time at Sky Sports News, covering the likes of Manchester City, Newcastle, Liverpool and Everton.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSSeveral more staff are expected to leave amid the shake-up, with Sky Sports News prioritising breaking news stories.’S— happens’ – Sky Sports forced to apologise after Cole Palmer swears before slamming trolls in awkward interview More

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      Inter Milan hero Frattesi drops F-bomb live on TV after win over Barcelona leaving CBS Sports studio in hysterics

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      DAVIDE FRATTESI let an F-bomb slip on live TV after his heroics in the Champions League. The Inter Milan midfielder, 25, had just scored the winning goal for the Nerazzurri against Barcelona to send the Italian side into the final in Munich.Frattesi scored the winning goal that sent Inter to the finalCredit: APAcerbi was mobbed by his jubilant team-mates after his goalCredit: GettyInter beat Barca 4-3 on the night, but were nearly sent packing by Raphinha’s dramatic strike on 87 minutes – which looked to have sent Barca to Munich after the 3-3 draw in the first leg.However, Francesco Acerbi’s equaliser in the third minute of stoppage forced extra-time..Frattesi then popped up in the 99th minute to earn Simone Inzaghi’s team a place in their second Champions League final in three years. They were defeated 1-0 by Manchester City back in 2023 thanks to Rodri’s winner.Read more footballIn a his post-match interview with CBS, Frattesi, the Italian international, left pundits Thierry Henry, Micah Richards, and Jamie Carragher in fits of laughter with his comments. Henry dished out lavish praise for the midfielder, saying: “I didn’t see a man that was nervous; I saw a guy that was composed to finish at that time, in that tie, in that game. “How did you think about doing that?” the former Arsenal legend asked from CBS’ London studio. Joining the broadcast from pitchside at the San Siro, the match-winner Frattesi hilariously responded: “I don’t know. Most read in Champions LeagueBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”Maybe because I was thinking, ‘If I don’t score, I’m f***ed!”The comment had the Italian giggling, while the CBS pundits burst out laughing. Rooney reveals sweet thing Inter star Mkhitaryan asked his old Man Utd team-mate after reaching Champions League finalPresenter Kate Scott nervously looked over at the production team behind the camera in response to Frattesi’s slip of the tongue. Meanwhile, Henry lay his head in his hands on the desk to control his laughter. Inter had to do it the hard way to reach the final, despite taking a lead back to the San Siro. The hosts threw away a two-goal cushion given to them courtesy of Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu’s goals. Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo levelled proceedings on the night for Barca, before former Leeds United winger Raphinha stepped up to send the tie to extra time. However, it was Frattesi’s time to write the headlines, placing a neat finish into the far corner, leaving Wojciech Szczesny flat-footed in the Barca goal. More

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      Premier League set for major broadcasting changes including cameramen allowed on PITCH during matches

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      PREMIER LEAGUE broadcasts are set to allow cameramen on the pitch, according to reports.Several changes will come into place when the new TV deal kicks in next season.Cameramen will be allowed to enter the pitch to record celebrationsCredit: GettyOne innovation will change how fans get to see goal celebrations.Previously, cameramen were banned from entering the field of play.According to the Mail, they will now be allowed to do so in order to film players celebrating.With the new domestic TV deal worth a record £6.7billion, Prem chiefs are hoping to make innovations in order to add more value to broadcasters.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA further change will affect press box etiquette.Commentators and pundits will now be allowed to record their in-game reactions.The new deal will come into effect at the start of next season and run through to the end of the 2028-29 campaign.It will see 270 games broadcast live, with the BBC continuing to air Match of the Day.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSky Sports purchased four of the five packages available and in a major change, will now be able to broadcast all Sunday 2pm kick-offs.TNT Sports, meanwhile, will show all Saturday 12.30pm matches in addition to two full mid-week rounds of games.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals just THREE Man Utd players have spoken to him since he was sackedAll final day matches will be shown by Sky Sports.Previous rights holder Amazon Prime Video will no longer carry Prem matches.Games will no longer be broadcast on Prime Video from next seasonCredit: Rex More

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      ‘S*** happens’ – Sky Sports forced to apologise after Cole Palmer swears before slamming trolls in awkward interview

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      COLE PALMER admitted “s*** happens” after scoring in Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Liverpool.The England star, 22, ended his 18-game goal drought with a stoppage time penalty against the newly-crowned champions.Cole Palmer spoke to Sky Sports after Chelsea’s win over LiverpoolPalmer, 22, ended his goal drought from the penalty spotCredit: GettyFollowing Chelsea’s 3-1 triumph, Palmer spoke to Sky Sports reporter Patrick Davison.During the interview, the attacker blasted his trolls, while pointing out his mental strength under adversity.Palmer said: “We played very well as a team. They’re the champions for a reason, but I thought we showed desire, good fight and we hurt them at times.”I felt normal [standing over the penalty]. S*** happens, I went three months without scoring but it gives me more fight to do well not just for myself, but for my team.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Social media nowadays is full of idiots, so I don’t pay any attention to that.”To score today, I’m happy, but I’ve got to keep improving and try to reach new levels.”If you’re getting chances and not scoring… you’re letting your team down at the end of the day.”I feel like I’m mentally strong anyway so whatever people say, it doesn’t bother me. I’ve had it all the time growing up.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I feel pride in helping the team and if I’m not doing that, I’m not happy.”Today, I felt like myself. I felt confident, I was trying things, first time passes, playing forward, playing free and when you have him [Moises Caicedo] next to you, it’s a dream.”Cole Palmer spotted running away from Stamford Bridge as baffled Chelsea fans ask ‘where is he going’Sky Sports presenter Kelly Cates apologised for Palmer swearing following the conclusion of the interview.Palmer’s fellow former Chelsea and Man City star Daniel Sturridge backed up the Blues star after the match.Working as a pundit for Sky Sports, the ex-England striker said: “I appreciate how much he cares. When he does interviews he’s open about how he feels.”You can see how much pride he takes in football. It’s not about what everyone else thinks it’s about what he thinks. When you set your standards so high and you don’t get there, it hurts. I’ve been there.”When you play at a big club there is going to be critics but what I liked is that he doesn’t care about it.”Some things on social may slip through the cracks as people will send you a one-liner here or there but it’s best to concentrate on being the best you can be. He’s very proud of that.”His team-mates too, as they understand how hard he works. He’s an unbelievable player and all the top players in the world have gone through difficult periods.”‘FORM IS TEMPORARY AND CLASS IS PERMANENT’Jamie Redknapp added: “We always realise that form is temporary and class is permanent. He is too good to be impacted for a long period.”You could see it today, it was oozing out of him. He played with real freedom and was enjoying his game.”Chelsea took a third minute lead against the lacklustre champions via in-form Enzo Fernandez.Read More on The SunJarell Quansah’s own goal doubled their lead on 56 minutes, although Virgil van Dijk did pull a goal back late on.Following Quansah’s stoppage time foul on Caicedo in the box, Palmer was able to end his drought from 12 yards.Palmer was congratulated by several of his team-mates after scoringCredit: Getty More

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      Moment Daniel Sturridge is interrupted by FIRE ALARM live on Sky Sports as MOTD host forced to reassure viewers

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      SKY SPORTS were forced to halt their usually scheduled programming after they were interrupted by a fire alarm live on air.The broadcaster was starting the days football coverage from the studio at Stamford Bridge before Chelsea’s clash with Liverpool this afternoon.Daniel Sturridge was interrupted while making a point on Sky Sports by a fire alarmCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsPLPresenter Kelly Cates reassured viewers over the source of the alarmCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsPLPresenter Kelly Cates was joined in the studio by Daniel Sturridge, Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp.However, as former Chelsea and Liverpool ace Sturridge was making a point about ex-Blues strikers, he was interrupted by a loud siren.Cates stopped the 35-year-old in his tracks while the noise continued to blare in the background.She then addressed the source of the sound to the audience at home, revealing that the noise was a fire alarm test.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLooking down the camera, she said: “We should just point out to people that we’re not just sitting here blindly ignoring the fire alarm.”It’s just a test, they’ve already announced that in case the microphones are picking those up.”Chelsea test the alarm before every home game as part of their health and safety protocols.Cates, who has presented the Premier League since 2017 for the broadcaster was announced earlier this year as part of a three-person team who will be taking over presenting duties on Match of the Day from Gary Lineker.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKLineker is in his final season for the show, making way for the trio of Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan to share presenting duties – the first time these have been shared in the show’s 60-year history.In January, a Sky Sports show was forced to go off air as a result of a fire alarm.Arsenal boss Arteta shuts down reporter after being asked revealing question ahead of crucial PSG Champions League clashThe broadcaster’s NFL studio was evacuated during a clash between the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens.Sky Sports NFL host Neil Reynolds revealed he and colleagues were forced to exit their building during the match.That’s because a fire alarm went off, leaving the channel unmanned as stadium clips were played instead.Reappearing on screen once the alarm had ended, Reynolds joked about the incident with colleagues.He said: “We’re not letting no fire alarm beat us! It’s playoff football!”One guest quipped: “Tried to get rid of us but we are back!”Read More on The SunReynolds replied: “That high-pitched sound wasn’t the fire alarm.“Turns out it was my voice all along!”  More

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      Sky Sports News ‘top reporters set to leave in channel transformation leaving staff shocked’

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      SKY SPORTS NEWS are set for another staff shake-up, according to reports.Well-known presenters and reporters could leave the broadcaster.Sky Sports News are set to make cuts in a shake-upThe broadcaster aims to adapt to the changing demands of its audienceStaff have reportedly been left shocked by the news – the latest in a string of cuts made by Sky Sports News.According to the Daily Mail, insiders have insisted the redundancies are not a cost-cutting measure.Instead, the broadcaster is aiming to become “more agile and better equipped to serve audiences”.Sky are understood to be keen to ensure their departments keep up with changing behaviours of audiences.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the broadcaster will continue to prioritise breaking news content.It is believed well-established reporters and presenters will be included in the cuts.A Sky Sports News spokesperson said: “We’ve shared proposals with the Sky Sports News team to change how we’re structured, aimed at making us more agile and better equipped to serve audiences across TV, digital and social.”A small number of roles are impacted, and we are now entering a period of consultation with those colleagues.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSSky previously made notable cuts in 2023, with several Soccer Saturday reporters being made redundant including long-term servant Bianca Westwood and Jaydee Dyer.Martin Tyler and Geoff Shreeves also left, along with Guy Havord, Dickie Davis, Greg Whelan, and Lynsey Hooper.Sky expert reveals seven hidden tricks to boost your TV instantly More

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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Who is on commentary for DAZN and Sky Sports in huge grudge match at Tottenham?

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      BOXING fans do not have long to wait for the MASSIVE Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn grudge match.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are just a few days away from continuing their fathers’ rivalry and cementing their own legacy.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn finally meet in the ring on SaturdayCredit: GettyEubank Jr come into this fight with a record of 34-3 with 25 KO victories whereas Benn comes in at a perfect record of 23-0 with 14 KOs.Conor Benn’s record may not even matter in this fight as he’s had to catapult up to two weight classes to middleweight just to be eligible to fight Eubank Jr.Eubank Jr is bigger and has the experience over Benn but can he cause a shock victory?Who’s on commentary for this bout?DAZN have announced that the ‘Voice of Boxing’ Adam Smith will be on main commentary duties. read more Eubank Jr vs BennHe will be joined by two former world champions in Barry Jones and Darren Barker, while two other world champions – Carl Frampton and Tony Bellew – are on pundit duties.Former Love Islander Josh Denzel is on hosting duties, while Jamie Ward will be doing the in-ring interviews. Chelsea fan Olivia Buzaglo will be on reporting duties from the bowels of the stadium.Sky Sports have not announced their commentary team at the time of writing.Most read in BoxingTheir coverage is expected to feature regulars such as Johnny Nelson and Anna Woolhouse.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoWhen is Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn?Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn takes place on Saturday, April 26.Ring walks for the main event are set to take place at 10pm BST.Coverage for the event begins at 5pm BST.How to watch Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn and is there a live stream?Sky Sports and DAZN have rights to the event.The card is pay-per-view and will cost £19.95 – it will be shown on Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.The fight can also be streamed on Sky GO and the DAZN website to paying customers.SunSport will live blog all the action as it happens.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn full cardChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn (Middleweight)Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur (Light heavyweight)Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna (Middleweight)Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton (Cruiserweight)Viddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke (Cruiserweight) More

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      ‘This is unreal’ – Mikel Arteta accidentally photobombs Sky Sports report as he takes Arsenal dog Win for a walk

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      MIKEL ARTETA hilariously photobombed Sky Sports’ report outside the Arsenal training ground on Tuesday. The Gunners’ manager, 43, is preparing for his side’s Premier League encounter with Crystal Palace on Wednesday following their rampant 4-0 win over Ipswich Town on Easter Sunday. Mikel Arteta was spotted taking Win for a strollThe Labrador is considered the ‘club dog’Credit: GettyArteta has led the north Londoners into the last four of the Champions League as well – masterminding a stunning two-leg victory over holders Real Madrid en route to the semi-finals. They face Paris Saint-Germain next week, with Luis Enrique’s runaway Ligue 1 leaders having already dumped out Liverpool and Aston Villa this term. Now, it seems as though Arteta is trying to squeeze as much good fortune out of every inch of the club, including their club dog ‘Win’.While Sky Sports News reporter Gary Cotterill stood outside the Gunners’ training ground, updating viewers on the wellbeing of star winger Bukayo Saka, Arteta crashed the shoot walking Win out of the grounds. Read more FootballOne fan took to Twitter to say that the moment was “unreal”. Arteta brought Win, a chocolate labrador, in to London Colney in 2023, to “develop the family atmosphere” at Arsenal, with Arteta claiming that the dog was “one of us”. Win has not actually brought Arsenal any trophies since their one and only crown under Arteta, which was the 2020 FA Cup. The Gunners are 13 points adrift of league leaders Liverpool in the Premier League, with the Champions League their only realistic chance of silverware this term.Most read in FootballCotterill stated that Saka’s ankle injury that he sustained at Portman Road “wasn’t too bad”. That comes after the Englishman was seen with ice around his achilles. Mikel Arteta slide tackles his own player in training a day before Arsenal’s biggest game of the season vs Real Madrid He had been forced off just before the hour mark in East Anglia after a shocking challenge from Leif Davis that saw the Ipswich left-back sent off. Arsenal host Bournemouth in between their European semi-final legs against PSG, before they take on Champions League-chasing Newcastle United on the penultimate day. They travel to already-relegated Southampton to round off their league campaign. More