News about Matt Chapman

Hannah Hunt, 28, called 999 to tell emergency services she, along with her younger sister Louise, 25, and mother Carol, 61, had been shot at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire on July 9. At 6.58pm she informed the call handler of 'the name of the person responsible', told them their address at Ashlyn Close and requested an ambulance before the phone line cut out, Hertfordshire Coroner's Court heard. Hertfordshire Police had already been informed of the incident by the Metropolitan Police force, after an unnamed member of the public alerted them as Hannah had sent them a text saying she had been 'tied up', coroner Geoffrey Sullivan heard.

Matt Chapman, an ITV commentator, said Mr Hunt was 'very thankful that people are thinking about' him and his third daughter, Amy, following the horrific attack in their Hertfordshire home earlier this month. His wife Carol Hunt, 61, and two of their daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were found fatally injured at the house in Ashlyn Close, Bushey, on July 9. Speaking to the BBC, Mr Chapman said Mr Hunt had told him that 'every message that's been sent, every one of those messages feels like a hug'. 'As far as what's happened, it's still beyond belief that this could happen to anyone, a family in the world,' Mr Chapman said. 'The message from all of us is when you need us [John], we are here.'

Carol Hunt, 61, (left, with John) Hannah Hunt, 28, (top right) and Louise Hunt, 25, (bottom right) were fatally injured at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, last Tuesday. John's friend and fellow commentator, Matt Chapman, said more than £28,000 from a fundraiser set up after the horrifying attack would help his surviving daughter, Amy. 'Family means more to some than others and for John, his family unit was something he absolutely adored,' Mr Chapman said. 'He told me: ''Matty, the message I would tell everyone is you never know when it's going to be the last day you see your family''. The message was very clear: make the most of every day because you just don't know.'

Brough Scott claimed the BBC Radio 5 Live racing star was looking forward to the prospect of his beloved partner Carol accompanying him during the games just days before she and his two daughters were killed. The horse racing journalist wrote in a touching tribute in The Times that he and the doting father, who is set to commentate the Olympic swimming, had on Saturday discussed the prospect of a family meet up in the French capital. But following what Scott described as 'the very worst of tragedies', after Carol, 61, and their two daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were found fatally injured at their home on Tuesday, she will no longer be able to.

John Hunt, a devoted father who would show off photos of his beloved wife and daughters at any given moment, has horrifically found himself at the heart of an incomprehensible tragedy. The outpouring of shared grief and pain from those who know the BBC Radio 5 Live racing star sheds light on how loved the doting father-of-three is. John, a BBC commentator of 30 years, was going about an ordinary Tuesday, covering a meeting at Lingfield Racecourse. He could never have imagined that his life would be turned upside down by a crossbow-wielding killer targeting his family. John's wife of 33 years Carol, 61, and two daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were found fatally injured at their home in the quiet cul-de-sac of Ashlyn Close in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday evening.

Richard Hoiles, who has known the BBC racing commentator for 30 years, recalled how John as 'one of the most respected and liked members of the press room' would regularly share with colleagues details of his home life. The ITV commentator said that he and many of his colleagues 'felt we knew' Mr Hunt's wife Carol, 61, and their daughters Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28, who were found fatally injured at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday. He added the doting father-of-three was known to share pictures of his daughters at primary with 'random bar staff' and 'anyone else who would care to listen'.

There has been an outpouring of support for BBC Five Live racing commentator John Hunt after it was revealed his wife and two daughters were victims of a deadly crossbow attack at their home. John's wife Carol, 61, and daughters Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28, were found fatally injured at their £800,000 detached home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, last night.

Mother Carol, 61, and daughters Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28, were found fatally injured at their £800,000 detached home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, last night. Police sources said the three women were tied up before being shot in a 'targeted attack' that may have also included 'other weapons'. A huge manhunt is underway to find suspect Kyle Clifford, 26, who is the ex-boyfriend of John's daughter Louise. The BBC sent a note to Five Live staff today describing their deaths as 'utterly devastating'. While ITV racing commentator Matt Chapman wrote on X: 'No words needed for what has happened to @HuntyCaller and family today. Impossible to comprehend the pain. Just know we are all here for you John. We love you pal - racing loves you.'

Paul Skenes was back on the hill in Pittsburgh on Thursday, which meant Pirates fans were treated to another appearance by his internet sensation girlfriend, Livvy Dunne. The rookie hurler tossed six strong innings, but didn't factor in the decision as his Pirates blew a 5-2 lead to fall 7-6 to the visiting San Francisco Giants. But that was of little concern to one young fan, who was asked by Pittsburgh's sideline reporter to name his favorite thing about the rookie sensation. 'His mustache and Livvy Dunne,' said the young, Pirates fan, who was, himself, wearing a fake mustache.

There's no point in pretending otherwise: it's the last day of the Cheltenham Festival 2024, and all amateur photography around the world cannot deny this. We'll do our best to dry those tears, refresh the bleary, bloodshot eyes to bright and sparkling, and maybe even convert the paunch into a six-pack if we have the opportunity. There's still a smashing seven races before that curtain comes down and not even a royal hand can copy-and-paste over our excitement at what's in store for Gold Cup day!

If you want to know inside information and what is the talk of the festival, the Cheltenham Breakfast is the only way to start your day off. Today DOMINIC KING finds out about a big move for a Liverpool player, learns about the emotion of a winning owner and does some important research related to two kinds of Guinness…

We're hoping that there will be no early drama for today's seven-race card, at least before the game gets underway. The Paddy Power Stayer's Hurdle is the headline act at 15:30, where Teahupoo is expected to go a few places better than last season, although stablemate Sire Du Berlais is also on the line up. And even if this heavyweight match splits the action, there are still a slew of questions to be answered on the undercard as we reach the final two days of the four-day fiesta.

The Queen Mother Champion Chase is the second day of the Cheltenham Fesival Tournament. Willie Mullins has eluded this race until two years ago, when Enermene enjoyed the first of his two victories. Enermene has been sidelined by sickness, but El Fabiolo, his dependable buddy, is much more than a solid super sub.

Tuesday brought a slew of thrills, spills, and - if you had a little bit of luck - dollar bills, and we wouldn't be surprised if day two's Cheltenham Festival line-up was just as much of a rollercoaster ride for punters as well as your humble bookmaking pal. Whether you're up, down, or somewhere in the middle of day one, there are seven more thrilling races of top-class National Hunt fare on Wednesday to get into – try to keep your excitement. We'll know by about 1.35pm if Willie Mullins made the correct decision in diverting Ballyburn to the Gallagher Novices' Hurdle after Slade Steel ranked the form in Tuesday's opener. If Ballyburn disappoints, Mullins still saddles market leaders Fact To File (2.10pm), Sa Majeste (2.50pm), El Fabiolo (3.30pm), and others as he continues to turn the tide on day two.

CHELTENHAM's BREAKFAST: In Cheltenham's parade ring on Monday, there was another convincing argument to show that "never meet your heroes" should be withdrawn. Rachael Blackmore had a slot in her diary to say hello to a group of schoolchildren who had come to see behind the scenes at the school. It's normal for athletes to give lip service to these kinds of sporting activities on the eve of such a big sporting event. Blackmore made a point of speaking to every kid, posing for photographs, and leaving 10-year-old girls open-mouthed in wonder.

Matt Chapman, a third baseman for the Bay Area, is back in the Bay Area. This time, however, he's swapping green and gold for orange and black. According to various outlets, the four-time Gold Glove champion has agreed to a three-year contract with the San Francisco Giants. Over the course of three years, Chapman will earn $54 million, with opt-outs baked in at the end of each year.

Sir Alex Ferguson, the former Manchester United manager, has stated that Tottenham will never win the Premier League. Ange Postecoglou's work since being appointed as Tottenham manager has been lauded. Tottenham Hotspur, who were at the top of the table in October, are now in fourth place, and Ferguson is concerned that they will never win the title.

We've arrived halfway through the 2023 Major League Baseball season, and the old rules haven't been followed. The Cardinals and Padres are a mess, the Marlins and Orioles are raging into the playoffs, and anyone who made a pre-season forecast of the Mets or Yankees is rubbing their eyes in disbelief. Two and a half months remain for teams to sort themselves out for the pennant chase, and as the regular season hits pause and MLB heads to Seattle for the All-Star Break, Mail Sport grades all 30 teams on their 2023 campaign so far:

After an incident at Windsor racecourse, Jockey David Probert was admitted to the hospital. Probert was scheduled to ride Bits and Bobs, which is coached by Andrew Balding, in the 5.35pm race, as seen by The Sun. However, Probert was kicked by the two-year-old colt. According to reports, Probert sustained a leg injury and is now being treated for further surgery.

The new Major League Baseball rules that are designed to increase the speed of play and encourage more action appear to be ongoing through the first 1 1/2 weeks of the season. The batting average has risen 16 points, stolen bases have increased by 30%, and the average game time is down 31 minutes, to its lowest level since 1984. After doing extensive practice in the minors and a dress rehearsal of sorts during this year's big league spring training, restrictions on infield shifts, a pitch clock, and larger bases were all introduced on the first day.

To be honest, we're all hung over a little after a week of heavy socializing, but you'll have to crank up the energy for the Cheltenham Festival's final day. I suspect they will not be back for a fourth round after being stunned by some of the bedraggled souls struggling out after Day 3 of this glorious week. Yet this is St Patrick's Day and the rules are clearly defined; you have to party whether you want to or not!

The former Manchester United manager is a huge horse racing enthusiast and has three runners this week, including Hitman in Thursday's Ryanair Chase and Protektorat in the week's showpiece competition. Before watching Hermes Allen, who co-owns with colleagues and had been beaten in the first race of the day, ITV Racing's Matt Chapman briefly interviewed Ferguson.

After Orioles reliever Bryan Baker appeared to make a hand signal toward the Blue Jays' dugout during Baltimore's seventh inning of the game against Toronto on Tuesday night, Benches cleared during Baltimore's seventh innings of the game against Toronto on Tuesday night. Baker knocked out Matt Chapman at the top of the seventh, then appeared to give a 'chirping' signal with his hand. Players from both benches were eager to get to the field, and bullpens followed them in a matter of seconds.

As tempers erupted between the AL East rivals on Sunday night, Toronto starter Alek Manoah angered New York Yankees' ace Gerrit Cole by hitting star man Aaron Judge in the elbow with a sinker. Aaron Boone's side won a game they so desperately needed after defeating the Blue Jays 4-2 on Sunday night. When Manoah plunked a major league home run leader Judge in the left elbow in the fifth inning, he did his best to shock the AL East leaders.