Alex Kay-Jelski is the former editor of The Athletic and the new boss of Gary Lineker

Alex Kay-Jelski has been appointed as director of sport at the BBC. The 40-year-old is the former editor of The Athletic. He replaces Gary Lineker, who has been in charge of the BBC since 2006. Kay-jelski is a former BBC Sportsmail editor and former BBC presenter.

Alex Kay-Jelski appointed as director of sport at the BBC. The former editor of The Athletic has been in charge of Gary Lineker's BBC career. Kay-jelski is the BBC's new Director of Sport, replacing Tony Poyet. The BBC has announced the appointment of the new boss of sport.

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