Richard Askam

Multi-award winning BBC Sports Presenter. Views my own

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

Heartbreaking. John was an absolute diamond of a man. He will be missed by so many people

[Rugby Football League @TheRFL]

The RFL today pays tribute to John Kear, who died suddenly on Sunday afternoon returning north from Wembley, having been part of the BBC’s commentary team for the Challenge Cup Finals

Our thoughts and condolences are with John’s wife Dawn, his family and friends

[Gerrie Byrne @gerriebyrnescot]

Well done to our @SportJournLancs Y2s on a special edition of Adelphi Sportsday in partnership with @EWBlindGolf. Give us a share @_benparsons @iaincartergolf

https://t.co/rQXrPlFMMo

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

@Rovers Really sorry to hear of Tony's passing. A true football legend. My thoughts are very much with his family & many friends

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

Really great to bump into @mikehallitv tonight. Total legend

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

Legends the lot of them...and so are my former BBC colleagues. Great stuff 👏👏👏

[Gerrie Byrne @gerriebyrnescot]

Thank you to my former colleagues at the BBC Media City for their time with our ⁦@SportJournLancs⁩ students. Very grateful for their help in inspiring the next generation 1/3

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

Really great to listen to @flintoff11⁩ https://t.co/BNWV3GVAcp Freddie has come through everything he's faced is truly inspirational.Honest,revealing & very funny.

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

@Christi74222782 @flintoff11 Really great to see the difference it made for him

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

Just watched #FieldOfDreams
What an incredible man @flintoff11 is.
Life-changing stuff. Truly inspirational

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

@BBCSport Absolutely devastating news.Ricky was a friend and inspiration to me and to so many people. I will never forget watching him box and getting to know what a fantastic bloke he was. We have lost a true legend. My thoughts are with Ricky's family ❤️

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

England might have lost this Test, but what an unbelievable series. Absolutely gripping from start to finish. As for Chris Woakes ?! Total legend

[Test Match Special @bbctms]

One of the all-time great Test matches comes to a close, and it's India who have won by six runs.

The series finishes 2-2.

Test. Match. Cricket. 🤯

#BBCCricket #ENGvIND

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

Yes !!! What an achievement 👏👏👏

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

Chloe Kelly 🥶

Ice in her veins!

#WEuro2025 #BBCFootball

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

Ray was one of a kind. An iconic dual-code player & the voice of rugby league. He was a funny,generous and thoroughly decent man. He helped me out on many occasions, as he did so many other people. He really was a great person & will be greatly missed. A true legend

[BBC Sport @BBCSport]

Some sad news to bring you.

Rugby league great Ray French, who commentated on the sport for the BBC over four decades, has died at the age of 85.

Our thoughts, from everybody at BBC Sport, are with all his family and friends.

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

Very sad to hear this. Paul was a legend in Preston & Lancashire. He gave so much to the next generation of boxers and will be greatly missed

[Blog Preston @blogpreston]

After Paul Burke's glittering boxing career he became a familiar face around the city delivering fitness sessions and training the next generation of boxers.

Tributes are being paid after his death this week, aged 59.
https://t.co/Pv4UZzdPXH

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

Really feel fot @WarringtonRLFC after that. Couldn't have given any more. Very hard to take

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

Many congratulations to @WiganWarriorsRL A superb performance & a huge moment for women's rugby league in Wigan @saints1890women are a champion side & will bounce back

[Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ @WiganWarriorsRL]

🏆 Your 2025 Women's @TheChallengeCup winners!

#WWRL #ChallengeCup

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

Delighted for everyone @OfficialOAFC .
Latics fans have been through so many tough times. Brilliant 👏👏👏#oafc

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

Lovely touch to have Alan Hansen handing over the trophy. Great to see him looking so well. Many congratulations to everyone @LFC

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

@BISONS1973 @amos_wynn I remember it well 👍

[Martin Hibbert @MartinHibbert]

8 years ago today, I was the closest survivor of the Manchester Arena bombing. I didn’t know if I’d make it — but I did.

In 2017, my mates attended the Europa League final against Ajax not knowing if I would survive. They carried my spirit with them.

Today, 8 years on, we’re together in Bilbao for another European final. I’m here, I’m standing, I’m smiling — and I’m living proof that love, resilience, and unity can overcome the darkest of days.

This isn’t just about football. It’s about fighting back. It’s about friendship, survival, and never giving up.

Let’s do this for Manchester. Let’s do this for every survivor. Let’s do this for those we lost.

#MUFC 🔴⚪️⚫️

[Richard Askam @richaskam]

Totally agree. Lots of clubs talk about inclusion & then don't walk the walk. The players & staff must be devastated. Leaves a very bad taste for me.

[Blackburn Rovers Supporters Coalition @BRFCCoalition]

📝 STATEMENT: The Coalition have released the following statement regarding the news yesterday (20 May) that the Women's side have withdrawn from the Barclays WSL2 division.

#Rovers #OneRovers