New on Roku: BBC Sport now available in the UK | The.
We have great news for our UK streamers. Were happy to announce that BBC Sport is available in the Roku Channel Store in the UK starting today. Perfect timing for the World Cup! BBC Sport brings the latest sporting news,��.
Premier League: Jose Mourinhos record in numbers
In guiding Chelsea to their fourth Premier League title, manager Jose Mourinho has secured the 22nd trophy of his career. Following his latest triumph, Mourinho now averages a trophy every 34 matches as a manager. Since taking charge of Porto in 2002, .
Russia Faces Action, Sport in Crisis-IAAF
Russian athletes involved in a major doping scandal will face disciplinary proceedings in the next three months as the sport bids to deal with a crisis, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said on Monday.
Raheem Sterlings BBC Interview Adds To Confusion Over.
Raheem Sterling had one goal in mind Wednesday when he granted the BBC an exclusive interview about his future. He missed the. Its clear Sterling wants to win trophies and reach the sports highest echelons. Liverpool��.
Windows Phone Gets BBC Sport App, No BBC News Yet
Good news Windows-loving sports fans, the BBC has just launched a new BBC Sports app for Windows Phone but no official BBC News app yet.
A LOOK AT THE BBC; Londoner Believes American Programs Show Need for British Change
LONDON. AN officer, representative of many hundreds of thousands whose experience of the prodigality of American pro grams has taught them how bad the British Broadcasting Corporation is, states it is his depressed opinion that listening to the BBC will constitute one of the hardships of the coming winter.
BBC Sport app finally comes to Windows Phone - Engadget
While the BBC Sport iOS and Android apps have been available for over a year and a half, Windows Phone users have needed to the Beebs mobile website instead. The fact that Microsofts mobile OS has struggled to gain��.
World Snooker Championship final
Meanwhile, a lady unwraps a sweet and carefully pops the wrapper back in her pocket, while a young man carefully brings a pair of binoculars to his eyes. All this happening in slow motion as they try and stick to the etiquettes of the sport; quiet.
Football gossip: Lacazette, Remy, Ings, Sterling, Song
Chelsea will offer striker Loic Remy, 28, and ��15m for Lyons 23-year-old striker Alexandre Lacazette. (Sun - subscription). Liverpool will allow the contract of winger Raheem Sterling to run down, rather than sell the 20-year-old. (Independent). And.
Proposals to extend BBC 5 Live Sports Extra | RadioToday
This has included an innovation on the BBC Sport App where you can now listen to our live commentaries on your mobile whilst checking out the latest scores. Weve also launched a snackable service which allows people��.
Floyd Mayweather beats Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas
Floyd Mayweather emerged victorious from the most lucrative fight in history, beating Manny Pacquiao via a wide unanimous decision in Las Vegas. American Mayweather, 38, delivered a defensive masterclass against his Philippine rival at the MGM Grand .
BT Sport and BBC To Broadcast Americas Cup - Bernews.com.
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As Scandal Flared, BBC’s Leaders Missed Red Flags
Interviews with former BBC officials suggest that Mark Thompson and his top executives repeatedly missed opportunities to pursue a fuller picture of the BBC’s investigation into Jimmy Savile.. Interviews with former BBC officials suggest that former director general Mark Thompson and his top executives repeatedly missed opportunities to pursue fuller picture of BBC’s investigation into decades-old accusations of child sexual abuse against longtime host Jimmy Savile; events have forced Thompsons new boss, New York Times publisher and chairman Arthur Sulzberger Jr, to defend him even before he starts work as president and chief executive.
BBC Uses Olympics to Give Glimpse of TVs Future
Unlike its counterpart in the United States. the BBC is providing marathon live coverage during the Games, with 24 live feeds from different events.
Mike Williamson: Newcastle player says red card not deliberate
The centre-back, 31, was shown a second yellow card for crashing into Jamie Vardy as the ball ran out of play. Manager John Carver said he thought Williamson was trying to be dismissed and that it was an easy way out. There was absolutely no intent.
A Giant Carp and Hints of Class Conflict
It’s silly season: a formal obituary of a fish called Benson appears on the front page of The Times of London.
BBC News and BBC Sport down: Beeb denies websites.
THE BBC have denied that their BBC News and BBC Sport websites were targeted by hackers angered by Jeremy Clarksons suspension after the pages went down today.
Formula 1 gossip: Alonso, Red Bull, Maldonado, F1 in Iran
McLaren boss Ron Dennis says Fernando Alonso will stay with the team for the duration of his three-year contract despite the Spaniard - who has had a difficult start at his new team - dropping hints about retirement. (Fox Sports). Iran is planning to.
Summer of Sport on the BBC Sport App on Connected TV
Hi, my name is Justin Barritt and I am Executive Product Manager for BBC Sport on connected TVs which includes Smart TVs, Games Consoles, TV operator platforms and Media Players. In this blog post Ill provide an��.
A Fishing Lure So Effective, It Catches Criticism
Andy Poss’s Alabama Rig lure was banned by organizers of the country’s two major bass fishing competitions because some professional anglers felt it could be too effective.. Some professional anglers say Alabama Rig, fishing lure invented by Andy Poss, makes it too easy to catch bass, so it has been banned from two major tournaments.
A Detail-Oriented Voice for an Overlooked Sport
Ato Boldon has emerged as one of NBC’s best analysts, a blend of athletic smarts, charisma, precise analysis and brashness.
BBC to Lose Live British Open Coverage to Sky Sports From 2017
Live coverage of The British Open will disappear from the BBC from 2017 after the Royal and Ancient (RandA) announced on Tuesday that a deal had been struck with pay-channel Sky Sports.
World Relays: GB let down as Bolt beaten by Gatlin and Gay
Were going to get faster and stronger, Gatlin told BBC Sport. Bolt said: That shows that we have a lot of work to do. Im sure at the World Championships itll be different. Gatlin led off for the Americans, and by the time the baton had passed.
THE LONDON LETTER: BBC AND ITS CRITICS
LONDON. THE British Broadcasting Corporation, which last week celebrated its silver jubilee, is becoming increasingly introspective. For over a year now the highbrow Third Program has been running a series of criticisms of their own programs called Critic on the Air.. L M Gander article on BBC fare; Critic on the Air feature described; implied censorship discussed
Barcelona Looking to MNS to Eclipse Reals BBC
While Real Madrids fearsome attacking trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema has become known collectively as BBC in Spain, Barcelona are confident MNS can be at least as lethal.
Football gossip: De Gea, Bale, Moyes, Pogba, Toure
Manchester United have told Real Madrid it will cost ��45m to sign goalkeeper David De Gea, 24, but could propose a swap deal involving Wales forward Gareth Bale, 25. (Sunday Express). Manchester City and Chelsea have been told they must break both .
Belfast to host BBC Sports Personality of the Year - News.
Enterprise minister Arlene Foster has hailed todays announcement that Northern Ireland is to host this years BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
Mayweather-Pacquiao
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Mayweather vs Pacquiao live text commentary, free BBC.
If you still want to stay in touch with the action but dont want to pay, then live text commentary is perhaps the next best thing, and you can get that on the free BBC Sport app. Checking out the boxing section of the app just now��.
Pat Nevin analysis: Why defence was key to Chelsea title
BBC football expert Pat Nevin explains how Jose Mourinhos philosophy on defending has been key in Chelseas march towards the Premier League title this season. Mourinhos Blues were crowned champions after beating Crystal Palace 1-0 at Stamford .
MK Dons beat Yeovil 5-1 and win promotion
BBC Sports Brendon Mitchell at Ashton Gate: The Bristol City fans are singing thats why were champions, and its hard to argue with them. This game had been finely poised until a devastating 10-minute blitz took the score from 2-2 to 6-2 in the.
Gordon, Voice of BBC Radio Football, Dies Aged 78
James Alexander Gordon, who read out the football results on BBC radio for 40 years and had one of the most recognisable voices in broadcasting, has died at the age of 78.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year ��� as it happened.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year: clockwise from top left ��� Rory McIlroy, Jo Pavey, Adam Peaty, Kelly Gallagher and Charlotte Evans, Max Whitlock, Lewis Hamilton, Gareth Bale, Lizzy Yarnold, Charlotte Dujardin and Carl��.
BBC plans to turn 5 Live Sports Extra into 24-hour station.
Part-time digital station could be expanded under a range of options that could prove controversial with commercial rivals.
BBC Sport widget delivers the news without annoying you
If youre a serious ports fan, keeping up with the latest results, injuries and transfers can feel like a full-time job. Plenty of apps offer all of this.
Morning Walkabout -- 6/20: People-Free Airport Check-Ins and a New Fly-Fishing Hole
. People-free airport check-ins, a fly-fishing hotspot and more in our daily capsule of travel news.
Manny Pacquiao blames shoulder injury for loss to Floyd Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao blamed a shoulder injury for his defeat by Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas, claiming it stopped him from using his right hand. American Mayweather, 38, outclassed his Philippine rival at the MGM Grand and was awarded a wide unanimous .
West Indies v England: Tourists slump as dreadful spinners toil
. are no guarantees for England. They are a team with limited confidence, trying to build and discover themselves, and when they are put under pressure, they can make some daft mistakes. Jonathan Agnew was talking to BBC Sports James Gheerbrant.
Jacklin Backs R&A Move to Switch From BBC to Sky
Former British Open champion Tony Jacklin has backed the Royal and Ancients (RandA) move to take live coverage of golfs oldest championship away from the BBC and hand it to Sky Sports.
how to build a title-winning team
We were already playing the 3-5-2 at the end of last season, so its a formation Id been looking at for a little while, Cotterill told BBC Sport. But what I needed to do was make it better than the season before. And, while other formations can.
Sport Overlooked by the Olympics
It mustve been a pretty slow news day for the BBC back in the 1970s when a man demonstrated how he jumps on eggs without breaking them:. It mustve been a pretty slow news day for the BBC back in the 1970s when a man demonstrated how he jumps on eggs without breaking them:
BBC Sport team of the week: Three Villans included after.
Villa have three players in the BBC Sport team of the week - Fabian Delph, Jack Grealish and Christian Benteke. Delph, Grealish and Benteke were all magnificent in the 2-1 FA Cup semi-final victory over Liverpool. And their��.
Messages of support for Rio Ferdinand after wifes death
BBC Match of the Day host Gary Lineker, who worked alongside Ferdinand at the tournament, tweeted: Thoughts are with Rio Ferdinand and his family. How dreadfully sad. The Football Association added: The FA wishes to express its deepest condolences .
What Price Success for a Newly Popular BBC?
THE British Broadcasting Corporation had good reason to celebrate. Television ratings released last month showed that in 2001 its flagship channel, BBC1, had beaten its main commercial rival, ITV, for the first time since privately owned television was introduced here in 1954. The difference was minimal, just 0.1 percent, but it was no less a watershed: 40 years ago, ITV had twice as many viewers as the BBC. But just as BBC executives were congratulating themselves, the sniping began. The Beeb, as it is widely known here, was obsessed with ratings, its critics complained. It had not become the worlds most prestigious public broadcaster by kowtowing to the masses. Indeed, to have nudged ahead of ITV in the scramble for audiences was the ultimate proof that it had dumbed down its programming.. Article on what is in store for BBC in wake of ratings boost in which its flagship channel, BBC1, surpassed, albeit by just 0.1 percent, its main commercial rival, ITV, for first time ever; critics charge that BBC1 and BBC2 have abandoned their staple current affairs and arts programs in pursuit of ratings; drawing; photos (L)
BBC Blogs - Internet Blog - BBC Sport app on Windows Phone
In the past year we have seen a significant increase in Windows Phone usage. The number of Windows Phone users accessing the BBC Sport mobile site has increased 54% year-on-year. Last month BBC Sport had over��.
Sundays Scottish gossip
Celtic assistant manager John Collins says boss Ronny Deila deserves credit for leading Celtic to the Premiership title and reveals that he has already set his sights on reaching the Champions League next season. (Various). Queen of the South manager .
With Live Streaming and New Technology, BBC Tries to Be Everywhere at the Olympics
Unlike its counterpart in the United States, the BBC is providing marathon live coverage during the Games, with 24 live feeds from different events.. BBC, unlike its American counterpart NBC, is providing marathon live coverage during the London Olympic Games, with 24 live feeds from different events and 2,500 hours of programming.
BBC Sport app: Top Stories widget
The Top Stories widget will enables users to easily keep up-to-date with the latest sport action. Users can read the top sport headlines by swiping to view their Notification Centre (on iPhone and iPad), or on their homescreen��.