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BBC apologises as sports shows pulled amid boycott by presenters and pundits

The broadcaster said it would air only ‘limited sport programming’ over the weekend and was working hard to resolve the situation.

The Independent UK

Hours of content pulled from BBC's Saturday schedule amid Gary Lineker row

BBC has pulled hours of Saturday sports content including Football Focus, Final Scores and its Radio 5 Live football broadcast.

The National (Scotland)

Bristol City player ratings vs Blackpool: Jay Dasilva and Alex Scott impress in routine win

All the player ratings as Bristol City got back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over struggling Blackpool

Bristol Post

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The people who have joined the BBC boycott in solidarity with Gary Lineker as shows axed

Neither Football Focus nor Final Score survived on BBC One, while Radio 5 Live’s radio coverage was radically altered throughout the day

Manchester Evening News

Who are the presenters and journalists who joined BBC boycott in solidarity with Gary Lineker?

The PA news agency looks at the high-profile figures who have pulled out of programmes.

The Independent UK

Who has joined BBC boycott in solidarity with Gary Lineker?

BBC forced to axe some Saturday football shows

The Independent UK

Who is boycotting the BBC is solidarity with Gary Lineker

More followed Alan Shearer and Ian Wright after the pair announced on Friday their boycott of this weekend’s Match of the Day

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Michael Johnson asks if he should fly to UK amid Gary Lineker BBC row - “WTF?”

Gary Lineker has been forced to step aside from his role as Match of the Day presenter under guidance from the BBC, and one man who has been left unimpressed is American sprinting legend Michael Johnson

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker: Piers Morgan speaks out in defence of Match of the Day host over ‘ridiculous’ BBC impartiality row

‘I didn’t agree with what he said, but so what? It’s HIS opinion,’ presenter tweeted.

The Independent UK

Dan Walker makes worrying "lost dressing room" dig as BBC in turmoil over Gary Lineker

Ian Wright, Alan Shearer, Alex Scott, Micah Richards and others have boycotted the BBC's football coverage on Saturday after Gary Lineker was controversially taken off air

Daily Mirror

Why isn't Gary Lineker presenting Match of the Day? His Twitter comments and what the BBC have said

Many pundits are boycotting BBC football shows in solidarity with Gary Lineker

Wales Online

Football Focus replaced by BBC show after Alex Scott boycott over Gary Lineker row

The Football Focus presenter tweeted that she hoped to be "back in the chair next week" as Lineker row continues

Daily Mirror

Football Focus, Final Score and 5 Live Sport pulled from air as Gary Lineker crisis at BBC deepens

Alex Scott and Jason Mohammed said they would not be appearing on air this afternoon

The Independent UK

Alex Scott pulls out of Football Focus amid Gary Lineker row as BBC cancel show

The former Arsenal star has pulled out of Football Focus with the BBC forced to make scheduling changes.

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The Independent UK

Gary Lineker: How much is the Match of the Day presenter paid?

Lineker has been the BBC’s highest paid presenter for five years

Chronicle Live

Football Focus and Final Score pulled off air after presenters boycott shows amid Gary Lineker fallout

Hosts Alex Scott and Jason Mohammad have joining several others including Alan Shearer and Ian Wright in boycotting the BBC over the row

The Independent UK

BBC sporting schedule hit by extra disruption as more presenters pull out

On Saturday morning, Alex Scott said she will not be hosting Football Focus as it ‘doesn’t feel right’.

Wales Online

Football Focus and Final Score won't air on BBC today as stars pull out in solidarity with Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker has been stood down from Match of the Day presenting duties by the BBC

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The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker: BBC boss says he won’t resign as MotD cut to 20 minutes – as it happened

Director general Tim Davie apologises for disruption and says presenter is ‘best in the business’

Evening Standard

BBC crisis deepens as flagship shows pulled and clubs abandon Match of the Day in Gary Lineker fallout

5 Live Sport, Football Focus and Final Score pulled as row with sports presenters erupts

The Independent UK

Alex Scott pulls out of Football Focus as BBC crisis over Gary Lineker deepens

Football Focus host Scott said it ‘doesn’t feel right’ to go ahead with the show while Jason Mohammad will not present Final Score

Irish Mirror

BBC pull Football Focus show after Alex Scott stands down in Gary Lineker support

Football Focus will not be airing on the BBC on Saturday after presenter Alex Scott decided to pull out following the broadcaster's decision to suspend Gary Lineker

Daily Mirror

Football Focus and Final Score axed as BBC Radio 5 Live commentators also stand down

Football Focus will not be airing on the BBC on Saturday after presenter Alex Scott decided to pull out following the broadcaster's decision to suspend Gary Lineker

Wales Online

BBC axes Football Focus as stars refuse to take part in Gary Lineker row

It comes after major changes to Match of the Day set to air on Saturday

Daily Mirror

Alex Scott PULLS OUT of Football Focus role amid Gary Lineker row as BBC cancel show

The former Arsenal star has held the role since 2021 after replacing Dan Walker but has now made a decision over Saturday’s show with the BBC forced to make scheduling changes amid their row with Match of the Day host Gary Lineker

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