Terribly sad. Neil Roy was instrumental to my career & taught me so much - taking me under his wing when I knew nothing about journalism & had no qualifications. He helped me get my first job at BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks and always kept in touch 20+ yrs later. I know I am one of many he helped. 💔

'A chance to shake off failure and secure legendary status' bbc.in/3xVqtZD

We're excited to participate in this landmark initiative from Youth Endowment Fund, which will rigorously test the impact of our Toward Sport programme and support our commitment to building safer, stronger communities through sport 👇

My Dad, marking 50 years - yes, that’s half an actual century - of working at the BBC. Talk about setting the bar high.

Today marks the start of childhood cancer awareness month, we are in awe of the children and families we care for everyday! #ward86family @CCLG_UK Young Lives vs Cancer Childhood Cancer

FIFA's transfer rules break EU law, the top court in Europe has found. Lassana Diarra has won his battle with Fifa in Luxembourg. New transfer rules will now have to be written, and more power will be in the hands of players. More details from me 👇 bbc.co.uk/sport/football…

EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells me about under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag: “I like Eric. I think he’s a very good coach but at the end of the day it’s not my call…[club chiefs] need to take stock and make some sensible decisions.” bbc.co.uk/sport/football…

Ice hockey player Adam Johnson will "never be forgotten", said former coach Kevin Moore as the one-year anniversary of his death from a blade injury to the neck was marked with tributes. bbc.co.uk/sport/ice-hock…

FIFA accused of “astonishing whitewash” after awarding Saudi 2034 World Cup bid record evaluation score, deeming human rights a ‘medium risk’, & claiming tournament has "good potential to act as a catalyst" for reforms. bbc.co.uk/sport/football…

🎄 Our Christmas Fundraiser is now open 🎄 If you donate now it will be automatically doubled ➡️ donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569… For too long journalism has been the career choice of only the few with family connections - our work breaks this trend. Since we were founded we have

FA still to decide whether it will officially endorse Saudi Arabia's 2034 men's World Cup bid at next week's virtual Fifa Congress. Story from myself and Dan Roan bbc.co.uk/sport/football…

Sensational images from a fabulous year of sport - Tom Jenkins’ best sport photographs of 2024 theguardian.com/sport/2024/dec…

ECB update on Men’s ICC Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan ecb.co.uk/news/4212086

Wow another amazing Friday Night Takeaway. 126 hot meals 80 bumper snack bags, 96 Valentine gifts thank u I have but one letter. It is L’orealuk Plus 2 food crates & 90 individual cakes ❤️all for parents staying with their poorly child @RMCH @skitchenemmie bringing light in difficult times❤️🩷🎗️❤️🙏🏽

Not confirmed but… hearing ICC have agreed to recognise Afghanistan women’s team in exile. Significant progress if so.

Exclusive: Man Utd & Spurs disabled fans criticise final ticket allocation at Europa League final: bbc.co.uk/sport/football…

Check out Dan Roan's exclusive interview with Arne Slot now on the BBC Sport app bbc.co.uk/sport/football…

Watch the full interview on BBC iPlayer bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

In the slim chance anyone sees some suddenly being sold please get in touch.

Exclusive: Trump ‘deserves’ Open return to his Turnberry course, the US President’s son Eric tells me ⬇️ bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/art…