Mark Chapman: Last News

 Mark Chapman, 67, killed The Beatles star John Lennon back in 1980 and was sentenced to a prison term of 20 years to life.The murderer has since admitted he “knew it was wrong” to shoot the star but that he had “wanted the fame” too much at the time to walk away.Mark shot the legendary musician as he walked into the archway of his apartment building at The Dakota in New York City on December 8, 1980.Following a murder that shocked the world, Chapman's legal team planned to argue an insanity defense based on the testimony of mental health experts who said that he was in a delusional psychotic state.However, Chapman told his lawyers that he wanted to plead guilty based on what he had decided was the will of God. Since becoming eligible for parole, he has applied for it 12 times but has always been denied.Chapman has since told a parole board he knew it was wrong to kill the Beatle, but that he was seeking fame and had “evil in his heart”. A transcript released by New York officials on Monday under a freedom of information request detailed exactly what he said before the board denied him parole for a 12th time, Sky News reports. During his parole hearing, Chapman said he had a "selfish disregard for human life of global consequence".He also said his decision to kill Lennon was "my big answer to everything. I wasn't going to be a nobody anymore".He continued: "I am not going to blame anything else or anybody else for bringing me there."I knew what I was doing, and I knew it was evil.

Gary Lineker has shared his relief at the prospect of having the weekend to himself for the first time in his career, first as a professional footballer for England and, for the last 25 years, the host of the BBC’s flagship football highlights show Match of the Day.

The BBC has named the trio of presenters who will replace Gary Lineker in the iconic Match of the Day presenter’s chair from next season.

Scoring a dramatic winner in a derby is the ultimate statement, and for Amad, it could see him land a permanent spot in Manchester United's first team.

Danny Murphy is endorsing Mark Chapman as the "obvious" and "standout" choice to step into Gary Lineker's shoes as the new host of Match of the Day.

Match of the Day could undergo significant changes by the 2025/26 season. The BBC has already confirmed that current host Gary Lineker will be stepping down at the end of this season.

TNT Sports anchor Reshmin Chowdhury is reportedly in the running to succeed Gary Lineker as the face of Match of the Day. Lineker, renowned for his role on the BBC's premier football highlights programme, will step down at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season following more than 25 years at the helm.

Sky Sports presenter Kelly Cates has, reportedly, been identified by the BBC as one of their top contenders to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day from the start of the next season. After a 25-year tenure as MOTD presenter, it was announced that former England striker Lineker will depart the show at the end of this season, leaving the BBC in search of a replacement.

Gary Lineker said hosting Match Of The Day for more than two decades has been “an absolute joy and privilege”, but that it is “the right time” for him to exit and “someone else to take the helm” as the BBC look to make changes to the programme.

Gary Lineker has been spotted for the first time since whispers of a leaked email put his future as Match of the Day host up in the air. In the last stretch of his current deal, Gary, who's been the face of the show since 1999, might see changes ahead with BBC Sport's head honcho Alex Kay-Jelski reportedly keen to shake things up. "We have nothing to announce, and we have not agreed next steps with regard to his contract," a rep from the BBC shared.

The 2024 Olympic Games are well under way, and we're enjoying every moment of the thrilling sports action. Ensuring we're kept up to date with all the major highlights from the Paris Games on BBC, are seasoned presenters Clare Balding, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan leading the coverage – despite being 'forced to abandon' their roles.

TV presenter and renowned Welsh broadcaster Gabby Logan wed rugby legend Kenny Logan in 2001. Gabby, who will lead the BBC’s presenting team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris with Clare Balding and Mark Chapman, and Kenny have candidly spoken about the hurdles faced in their union, ranging from infertility struggles to scary cancer diagnoses and the onset of menopause.

John Hunt has spoken out about the overwhelming support he's received following the tragic murder of his wife and two daughters in a horrifying crossbow attack. ITV's Mark Chapman, who is a close friend of the BBC racing commentator, shared that every message of support feels like a "feels like a hug" to Mr Hunt. He also expressed his gratitude for the thoughts directed towards him and his surviving daughter, Amy.

BBC TV presenter Mark Chapman has reportedly found love again with Dubai-based estate agent Clere Collier, four years after the tragic loss of his wife to cancer. Mark, who's known to fans from his BBC Radio 1 days by his nickname 'Chappers', is on our screens and radios presenting Olympics coverage across BBC TV and Radio 5 live is a familiar face to football fans – he also presents the BBC's highlights show and Sky Sports' Carabao Cup coverage. He was married to Sara for 19 years before she sadly passed away in 2020 at just 44 years old.The couple had three children together.

Some of the biggest names in sport will be fronting this year's Olympics in Paris. Among those leading the BBC coverage are sports television favourites Clare Balding and Gabby Logan.

Zoe Ball paused her BBC Radio 2 show to deliver a heartfelt message to John Hunt following the tragic loss of his wife Carol, aged 61, and daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, in a harrowing crossbow attack.

A tearful moment for BBC's Mark Chapman was aired live on BBC Breakfast as he tried to convey the very emotional news about his co-star John Hunt's devastating family loss. John, renowned BBC racing commentator, has been in the media spotlight following the horrific murder of his wife and two daughters at their residence in Bushey, Hertfordshire.

Gary Lineker has been forced to pull out of Match Of The Day as he says "I've been silenced".The former England footballer has been hosting the Premier League highlights show since 1999 and has rarely missed a show, but will not be present tonight (Saturday, 10 February). Instead, Gary will be replaced by Mark Chapman.Taking to X, formerly Twitter, to share the news Gary wrote: "Some good news for some: I’ve been silenced….with a rotten cold that seems to be lasting forever. "Hate missing hosting @BBCMOTD but I’ll be watching." The sports broadcaster was inundated with well-wishers from fans as one wrote: "Get well soon Gary, we need you in strong voice!" "Get well soon Gary!", a second commented.

Gary Lineker has announced that he won't be hosting this week's Match of the Day due to a "rotten cold".

Gary Lineker has confirmed he won't be presenting tonight's Match of the Day due to illness. The former England star says he has come down with a 'rotten cold' and isn't well enough to front this evening's edition of the Premier League highlights show.

One week after the BBC’s schedule of sport was severely disrupted with a boycott by staff in support of anchorman Gary Lineker, both the host and fellow pundits were all back on screen this weekend. 

More than 10 of the BBC’s highest-profile sports stars have staged an unprecedented walkout over the British broadcaster’s decision to suspend Gary Lineker. Below is a list of those who have walked out, with links to tweets explaining their reasons for joining the protest.