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 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. 

The BBC has issued an update after its sporting schedule was thrown into disarray this weekend. Presenters, commentators, and pundits, pulled out of various shows in solidarity with Gary Lineker 'stepping away' from Match of the Day in a row over impartiality.

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.

John Lennon‘s killer Mark Chapman has been denied parole for the 12th time, it has been confirmed.Chapman, 67, fatally shot Lennon at the entrance to the Beatles icon’s New York City apartment in December 1980. The musician and Yoko Ono were returning to the Upper West Side building following a recording session.

Ever since Boris Johnson resigned as Conservative Party leader on July 7, Brits have been wondering when his replacement will be announced.

BBC Sport presenter Mark Chapman has taken up a new role in Greater Manchester.

Hundreds of people with a hard-to-treat superbug are to be offered poo transplants to tackle their infections.

Manchester City full-back, 33, was heavily slammed for a hysterical outburst at the weekend following Roy Keane's scathing analysis of Manchester United. Now Richards is adamant he is going on a 'laughing strike' to avoid future criticism."I’m not allowed to laugh now… honestly, I just won’t laugh," quipped the ex-England international on BBC Radio 5's Monday Night Club."Shall I? I’ll be serious for the rest of the show.

BBC Match of the Day 2 presenter Mark Chapman has revealed, he receives torrents of abuse from those with clashing opinions.

Celebrity Special line up this weekend. The line-up included sports broadcaster Mark Chapman, who is known to many as a Test Match Special and BBC Match of the Day 2 star. Other celebs included in the show were Sky News reporter Gillian Joseph, cricketer Ryan Sidebottom and comedian Fred MacAulay.

The Chase fans were floored after not being able to recognise any of the contestants on the ITV celebrity special.The line-up included sports broadcaster Mark Chapman, Sky News reporter Gillian Joseph, cricketer Ryan Sidebottom and comedian Fred MacAulay. However, fans didn't know any of them.The episode was shown on Sunday and sent fans swarming to social media to share their thoughts on the lineup.One fan said: "I don't know a single person on the 'celebrity' chase today.

The Chase were baffled during a celebrity edition of the ITV game show - and many were asking the same question on Twitter.The Chase: Celebrity Special aired to ITV on Saturday night (December 18) - and it saw four stars take to the podium to face Shaun The Dark Destroyer Wallace in a bid to win money for their chosen charities.The celebrities on the show were sports broadcaster Mark Chapman, Sky News reporter Gillian Joseph, cricketer Ryan Sidebottom and comedian Fred MacAulay.However, as soon as the show kicked off, hosted by Bradley Walsh, viewers were scratching their heads - and many for the same reason.Many viewers weren't sure who the celebrity guests, leading to an awkward flood of Twitter comments during the show as fans tried to

Manchester United and Manchester City fans will watch Match of the Day tonight without host Gary Lineker.

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At a virtual meeting in Portsmouth, key workers are in tears.

NFL presenter Mark Chapman has explained why commentary of the Super Bowl kept going missing.The BBC are showing the match though taking the coverage from American outlet CBS, with Jim Nantz and Tony Romo providing the commentary.There were a number of occasions early on in the season finale between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs when play was going on without the commentators speaking.And Chapman explained that it is because of advertising rules on the BBC.The BBC presenter said: “Just to explain something to you, just occasionally when it goes silent, don’t worry, it’s not your feed or your television.“They have to advertise a whole heck of things during the coverage, and obviously we’re not allowed to do it.“Occasionally

Paul McCartney has reflected on the death of his Beatles bandmate John Lennon, 40 years on from his killing.Lennon was shot and killed outside his apartment building in New York on December 8, 1980 by Mark Chapman.During a new interview with CBS, McCartney was asked how he was processing Lennon’s murder 40 years on. “I’m not sure I am,” he replied.