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The Irish Sun
24-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Ex-Match of the Day host calls for BBC to create controversial new channel or risk losing events like Wimbledon
LEGENDARY host Des Lynam has called for the BBC to controversially create a pay-per-view channel. The former Match of the Day presenter was in the hotseat from 1988 to 1999 and he also covered the likes of Wimbledon and the Olympics for the Beeb. 2 The BBC have been urged to make a pay-per-view channel Credit: Getty 2 Des Lynam believes the Beeb must move behind a paywall to continue showing 'big-time sport' Credit: Getty Lynam, 82, is concerned the channel could soon be priced out of TV rights deals for major sporting events by companies like Sky and TNT. He has boldly encouraged the BBC to ditch their free-to-air tradition and create a new platform behind a paywall. Lynam wrote in his column for "The only way to compete is to find the money to do so. "Unless the BBC is content to cover only minor sports they will have to get out into the marketplace. "To do this, the kind of money involved means the funding must come from a source other than the licence fee and that means pay-per-view. "If there is someone at the corporation who agrees with me and has the courage to fight for that cause I mentioned, get ready to summon up the blood, disguise fair nature and prepare for the incoming rage." The BBC's current Wimbledon deal expires in 2027 and the channel reportedly Most read in Sport CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS They currently pay £60million per year to the All England Club for the rights to broadcast the action. But that price is set to rise with interest strong from both Sky and TNT Sports. However, the BBC view Wimbledon as one of the most important in the calendar and they are determined to keep it. It has been labelled as a Category A 'crown jewel' event by chiefs.
Scottish Sun
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Match of the Day host calls for BBC to create controversial new channel or risk losing events like Wimbledon
The BBC's Wimbledon deal soon expires and there is interest from other channels TURN OVER Ex-Match of the Day host calls for BBC to create controversial new channel or risk losing events like Wimbledon Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEGENDARY host Des Lynam has called for the BBC to controversially create a pay-per-view channel. The former Match of the Day presenter was in the hotseat from 1988 to 1999 and he also covered the likes of Wimbledon and the Olympics for the Beeb. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The BBC have been urged to make a pay-per-view channel Credit: Getty 2 Des Lynam believes the Beeb must move behind a paywall to continue showing 'big-time sport' Credit: Getty Lynam, 82, is concerned the channel could soon be priced out of TV rights deals for major sporting events by companies like Sky and TNT. He has boldly encouraged the BBC to ditch their free-to-air tradition and create a new platform behind a paywall. Lynam wrote in his column for The Telegraph: "If they are to compete as serious contenders for big-time sport, they will have to form a separate sports channel and that means pay-per-view. They have the brand. "The only way to compete is to find the money to do so. READ MORE IN SPORT COMMON KNOWLEDGE Major sporting event facing TV blackout for first time in 70 years "Unless the BBC is content to cover only minor sports they will have to get out into the marketplace. "To do this, the kind of money involved means the funding must come from a source other than the licence fee and that means pay-per-view. "If there is someone at the corporation who agrees with me and has the courage to fight for that cause I mentioned, get ready to summon up the blood, disguise fair nature and prepare for the incoming rage." The BBC's current Wimbledon deal expires in 2027 and the channel reportedly face a fight to extend their agreement. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS They currently pay £60million per year to the All England Club for the rights to broadcast the action. But that price is set to rise with interest strong from both Sky and TNT Sports. However, the BBC view Wimbledon as one of the most important in the calendar and they are determined to keep it. It has been labelled as a Category A 'crown jewel' event by chiefs.
Metropolis Japan
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metropolis Japan
Fracture: Japanese Graphic Design 1875–1975
Graphic design doesn't just decorate history—it records, distorts and challenges it. Fracture: Japanese Graphic Design 1875–1975 is a bold, archive-driven exhibition tracing the visual evolution of Japan over a turbulent century. Spanning from the country's reopening to the West through to the brink of the digital era, the show draws from Ian Lynam's acclaimed book of the same name, transforming it into a walk-through timeline of design, politics and aesthetics. On display are original posters, advertisements, packaging, magazines and other printed materials that shaped—and reflected—Japan's modern identity. The exhibition also features a large-scale 'exploded' version of Lynam's book, laid out across the gallery for close-up viewing.
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gary Lineker left the BBC with no choice as he finally reaches full time
The last two years have seen Gary Lineker run into a host of controversies, so it is easy to forget he used to be mainly known for scoring goals, his big ears and flogging crisps. Following his retirement after a distinguished playing career, Lineker joined BBC Radio 5 Live as a football pundit before becoming a team captain on the sports game show They Think It's All Over from 1995 to 2003. The quiz in many ways helped him to have a more relaxed persona on screen, having initially seemed a little wooden in front of camera at times. In 1997 he took over as host of Grandstand and when then-presenter Desmond Lynam was at Aintree for the Grand National which was abandoned due to a bomb alert. Lineker had hours to fill and learn to front live TV on the job. Speaking last month about it Lineker said: 'I was thrust in there, just one camera, no autocue, or anything. It wasn't great, but actually it wasn't that bad either. But I tell you it was quite an experience, that was actually a defining experience because I thought if I can cope with this, than I can cope because you can't get anything more difficult than that.' After honing his skills he replaced Lynam as presenter of the BBC's flagship football highlights programme Match Of The Day in 1999, when Lynam defected to rival ITV. Lineker would later become the corporation's highest-paid presenter, with the BBC's latest annual report showing his salary to be to around £1.35 million a year. All the while he was also advertising Walkers Crisps, made in his hometown of Leicester. The partnership was so strong they would rename a flavour Salt and Lineker in the Nineties. Lineker also presented Match Of The Day in his boxer shorts in 2016 after losing a bet which saw Leicester win the Premier league. But his relaxed and jokey manner then began to show cracks in the last few years as he was hit by a string of controversies. He was temporarily suspended from the BBC in March 2023 after an impartiality row over comments he made criticising the then-government's new asylum policy on social media. Pundits refused to go on the show without him and he was reinstated. The BBC then issued new rules about twitter. In November 2024 he announced he would be stepping down from presenting Match Of The Day at the end of the season, but would still host World Cup and FA Cup coverage. In February this year along with 500 high-profile figures he signed an open letter in February urging the BBC to rebroadcast a documentary, Gaza: How To Survive A War Zone, to BBC iPlayer. The BBC board highlighted 'serious flaws' in the making of this programme. In April he was outspoken again and said some BBC bosses 'wanted' him out of the corporation, despite still having a contract with them for more than a year. And finally a month later he is exiting the broadcaster early, however, after apologising for sharing and then deleting a post on his Instagram account from the group Palestine Lobby, illustrated with a picture of a rat, which prompted calls for him to be sacked from the Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA). Lineker was an iconic football presenter who millions will know as one of the faces of England's highs and lows in World Cups and European Championships. But having famously never been booked in his football career where he was so level headed, he has been asked to leave by the BBC for an ill advised decision.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Does Joe Biden's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Have You Concerned About Your Own Health?
FORMER PRESIDENT JOSEPH R. Biden has been diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer, his office announced on Sunday. The cancer has spread to his bones, as it commonly does in more aggressive forms. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. About one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, and an estimated 288,300 new cases will emerge this year, according to the American Cancer Society. It's more common in Black men and in all men over 65. It is generally slow-growing, and one of the big challenges with this cancer is that there are really no symptoms, especially early on, according to the American Cancer Society. By the time you do see symptoms, the cancer has likely reached an advanced stage. However, there is a screening test for it. When this is done and prostate cancer is caught early, it is often highly treatable, says Daniel Spratt, M.D., a prostate cancer management expert and a professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Protect yourself against this common disease by getting screened (see the recommendations for when below) and learning to identify the common signs. Here's how. "PROSTATE CANCER IS one of those conditions that could easily be caught early,' says John Lynam, D.O., an osteopathic physician in Florida who specializes in urology. 'Because of screening and testing, it has a high cure rate once caught early.' This is especially important because there are no real early signs of prostate cancer, he says. 'Once prostate cancer causes symptoms, it is usually advanced and is often not curable at that point,' says Jonathan Shoag, M.D., a urologist and member of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Population and Cancer Prevention Program at Case Western Reserve University. If there are warning signs of prostate cancer, they can include: Blood in the urine or semen Problems urinating—including feeling like you need to urinate more often or a slow or weak stream Blocked urine Loss of bladder or bowel control Erectile dysfunction Painful ejaculation Pain in hips, back, ribs, or other areas Weakness or numbness in the legs or feet Fatigue Unintentional weight loss 'Prostate cancer tends to spread to the bones, which can be painful, cause fractures, and limit mobility,' Dr. Shoag says. Any time you notice any of these symptoms, visit your primary care doctor as soon as you can to get screened for prostate cancer, Dr. Lynam suggests. Dr. Spratt says many prostate or urinary symptoms often have nothing to do with prostate cancer. So it's important to rule out other potential health issues. INSTEAD OF WATCHING for signs of prostate cancer, which means it's reached an advanced stage, Dr. Lynam suggests getting regular screenings to catch it early. 'The hope is catching the cancer when it is still asymptomatic and relatively easy to treat,' Dr. Shoag explains. Following the American Urological Association guidelines, all men should be screened for prostate cancer once they turn 50, says Larry Lipshultz, M.D., a urology professor at the Baylor College of Medicine and Men's Health urology adviser. For men at a higher risk for prostate cancer, screening is recommended between ages 40 and 45. Those groups include Black men, people with a family history of the cancer, and those with a genetic predisposition, such as having the BRCA gene, Dr. Lipshultz says. Screening involves getting a prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, blood test and a prostate exam, he says. You should get re-screened every two to four years, according to AUA. PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING typically involves two tests, Dr. Spratt says. One is a digital rectal exam, where doctors feel the prostate gland for abnormalities. 'It's a quick and painless procedure,' he adds. The other is a PSA blood test, which measures the amount of a protein that's produced by cancerous and noncancerous cells in the prostate. 'Elevated PSA levels can be an indicator of prostate issues, including cancer,' Dr. Spratt. Men without prostate cancer typically have PSA levels of under 4 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL), according to the American Cancer Society. PSA levels between 4 and 10 suggest you could have about a 25 percent chance of prostate cancer, and levels over 10 signal that your chance of having the cancer is more than 50 percent. Some have argued that a PSA test alone is enough to diagnose prostate cancer, Dr. Lipshultz says, but both are needed. 'You see somebody who has a normal PSA, and you do a prostate exam, and there's cancer everywhere because it's so undifferentiated that it doesn't make the PSA,' he explains. Undifferentiated cancer cells typically don't look or behave like the normal cells in tissues where they develop and may not produce much PSA. Prostate cancer is one of the most curable diseases when caught early, Dr. Lynam says. In some cases, lower-grade prostate cancers can sometimes be safely monitored by your doctor without needing intervention. 'The most important message I can tell patients is to know your family history and get regular prostate cancer screening and checkups,' he says. 'We are serious when we say early detection can save your life.' You Might Also Like The Best Hair Growth Shampoos for Men to Buy Now 25 Vegetables That Are Surprising Sources of Protein
