BBC axing Sportsday after 24 years, shifting focus

The BBC will end its long-running sports news show Sportsday this summer as part of a major restructuring. This change aims to shift focus towards digital content, resulting in 27 job cuts and the creation of 27 new roles. The decision has raised concerns among staff, with reports indicating that five members of the sports team, including presenters, may face redundancy. The BBC plans to enhance storytelling and live event coverage in its sports programming. This overhaul follows other significant changes in BBC Sports, including Gary Lineker's departure from Match of the Day after 25 years. New hosts Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates, and Mark Chapman will take over next season.