Sunday 5th January - BBC One

Super Bowl XLVI Live: New England Patriots v New York Giants

Mark Chapman presented from Salford alongside Mike Carlson and Danny Amendola

Commentators: Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth, with Michele Tafoya at pitchside (as NBC)

Red button commentators: Darren Fletcher, Greg Brady and Rocky Boiman (as BBC Radio 5 Live & 5 Live Sports Extra; only available in the second half on Freeview)

BBC One took the trophy presentation from NBC with Dan Patrick although while they were taking their break upon the final whistle they took what I presume was NFL Network/world feed pictures for a few minutes. During one of the commercial breaks on NBC, we heard some off-air preparation from Al and Cris as the Beeb stuck with live game pictures. They also used video clips from interviews conducted by Radio 5 Live's Darren Fletcher on media day during the breaks in the game.

Hate to be negative but Mark Chapman was a truly dreadful choice of anchorman by the BBC. He seemed to be more interested in what people thought of his jumper, viewer's tweets, other people's Super Bowl parties and the size of the players than he was in the actual game. I didn't realise he was going to be quite as bad as he was: I've not seen/heard much of his work on Final Score or Radio 5 Live's football coverage and this has given me good reason not to change that any time soon.

It made me realise how good Jake Humphrey has been in past years, who while not an expert clearly does his homework and at least makes an effort to sound interested in his pundits. They might not be famous Radio 1 DJs, but BBC TV would have been better served to opt for Matt Roberts (who presented their highlights shows from the first three rounds of the Playoffs) or Nat Coombs (ex-NFL on Five host who now presents 5 Live Sports Extra's coverage) instead of Chapman if Jake wasn't available.

Premier League Darts 2012- Week One from Manchester

Introduced by Dave Clark, with Rod Harrington and Wayne Mardle.

Hamilton v Wade- Sid Waddell and John Gwynne
Barneveld v Whitlock- Rod Studd and Wayne Mardle
Painter v Anderson- Rod Studd and Rod Harrington
Lewis v Taylor- John Gwynne and Wayne Mardle

Ah - good to see Sid's back. Surprised he didn't get the big game of the night, but perhaps they're just easing him back in slowly.

Australia v India - 1st Twenty20 International (Wednesday 1st February)

Presenter: Ian Ward
Pundits: Robert Key and Dominic Cork

Commentary from Channel Nine team of Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Michael Slater, James Brayshaw, Steve O'Keefe, Mark Nicholas and James Pattinson (special guest for 5 overs)

Pakistan v England - 3rd Test (Friday 3rd February - Monday 7th February)

Presenter: David Gower
Pundits: Marcus Trescothick and Bob Willis

Commentary from Ten Sports team of Ramiz Raja, Waqar Younis, Aamir Sohail, Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain, Sir Ian Botham and David Lloyd

Highlights were presented by Charles Colvile with Mark Butcher (All 4 Days), Alec Stewart (Days 1, 2 and 4) and Robert Key (Day 3). Colvile was joined by Butcher and Stewart to review the series on Tuesday 8th February.

Australia v India - 2nd Twenty20 International (Friday 3rd February)

Presenter: Ian Ward
Pundits: Robert Key and Dominic Cork

Commentary from Channel Nine team of Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Michael Slater, James Brayshaw, James Pattinson and Mark Nicholas

Australia v India - Commonwealth Bank Series Game 1 (Sunday 5th February)

Presenter: Ian Ward
Pundits: Ian Harvey and Vikram Solanki

After battling through the snow Solanki joined the two Ians' during the first rain break having missed the build-up

Commentary from Channel Nine team of Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Michael Slater, Richie Benaud, Bill Lawry, Tony Greig and Mark Nicholas

India v Sri Lanka - Commonwealth Bank Series Game 2 (Wednesday 8th February)

Presenter: Ian Ward
Pundits: Dominic Cork and Ian Harvey

Commentary from Channel Nine team of Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Michael Slater, Tony Greig, Tom Moody and Mark Nicholas

Australia v Sri Lanka - Commonwealth Bank Series Game 3 (Friday 10th February)

As per Game 2

The Super League Show- Round One.

Presented by Tanya Arnold, with Denis Betts and Ian Millward.

Robbie Paul previewed the new season in a video package.

Widnes v Wakefield- Dave Woods commentated
Salford v Castleford- Dave Woods commentated
'Egg Chasers' w/ Castleford- Dave Woods commentated

Yeah, fantastic for the commentary legend that is Sid Waddell to be back. The dream team are finally re-united (Sid and John Gwynne). I can't believe Sky persist with giving Wayne Mardle the big games. He is so average and with a full-strength commentary line-up now, surely the big games should be shared among the others as well. Their darts team really is excellent but I'd love to see Stuart Pyke used on more of the big games along with Gwynne, Waddell, Rod Studd and Rod Harrington.

Shame the rugby's off, but the boxing's not a bad substitute

Prizefighter: The Light-Welters live from Wolverhampton

Presenter: Adam 'The Biff' Smith
Pundits: Johnny 'The Admiral' Nelson and Richie 'Good Call' Woodhall
Commentators: 'Brawling' Nick Halling and 'Gentleman' Jim Watt
Reporters: 'Too Hot' Andy Scott and 'Big Time' Charlie Webster
Bookmaker: Chris 'The Accuser' McCarthy
MC: 'Big Mac' John McDonald

Night off for Dave 'The Bandleader' Clark

Wales V Scotland (RBS Six Nations Championship)

S4C - Gareth Roberts hosting as close as he can to the pitch at the Millennium stadium, with Gareth Edwards, Gareth Davies and Dafydd Jones as guests for build up, before moving to a studio from half time onwards. Commentary came from Huw Llewellyn Davies and Dr. Gwyn Jones, with Dot Davies reporter and Derwyn Jones analysing play in their 'tactics truck'.

Wales U-20 V Scotland U-20 (U-20 Six Nations Championships) (Friday)

S4C - Gareth Roberts hosting from Parc Eirias, Colwyn Bay, with Garan Evans and Dr. Gwyn Jones for build up. Commentary came from Lyn Davies and Derwyn Jones, with Dot Davies interviewer.

Six Nations

Ireland v Italy- Gabby Logan presents. With commentary by Andrew Cotter and Philip Matthews, and analysis by Keith Wood.

England v Wales- Presented by John Inverdale, with commentary by Eddie Butler and Brian Moore, and analysis by Jeremy Guscott, Jonathan Davies and Lawrence Dallaglio.

Scotland v France- John Inverdale introduces. With commentary by Andrew Cotter and Jonathan Davies, and analysis by Andy Nicol and Jeremy Guscott.

Premier League Darts- Week Two- Sky Sports HD1

Dave Clark presented from Aberdeen with Rod Harrington and Wayne Mardle

Lewis v Van Barneveld : John Gwynne & Wayne Mardle
Anderson v Hamilton : Rod Studd & Rod Harrington
Taylor v Painter : Rod Studd & Wayne Mardle
Whitlock v Wade : John Gwynne & Rod Harrington

The commentary team were quite stretched tonight, I thought, with everyone doing two matches. Does anyone know where Stuart Pyke and Nigel Pearson are? I thought they'd be back this week.

Where was Sid Waddell? Is he just doing a few weeks of the PL Darts as he is still recovering?

I think so. He's still undergoing treatment and I think he will have an irregular and quite minimal role for the moment. Last week's appearance was a once-off and Sid has said on Twitter that he won't be commentating on the Premier League Darts for a while. It's such a shame, he really does brighten up a bad match and makes the whole thing worth listening to. I think the commentary team is so strong that it will still be great but I wish John Gwynne and Rod Studd would be used together on the really big games rather than Mardle.

Also, I've now checked Twitter and Stuart Pyke was supposed to be commentating last night but he swapped with John Gwynne. I can't see why both weren't used.

Mardle is good in the studio i find but a buffoon in the comm-box. For me Nigel Pearson is far underrated & underused. I Think he is top notch.

Agreed. Mardle can bring up some interesting and insightful points in the studio but as a co-commentator, he tries too hard and becomes quite annoying.

It's even worse that he is used on big games rather than Nigel Pearson and one of my favourites, the excellent Stuart Pyke.

Why pay two salaries when you can pay one ?

You only need the 4 names listed above to do it on a PL night. Its only 2 hours work each max. Dont need anymore really.

Yeah, from Sky's point of view, it makes sense but as a viewer, I like versatility and I'd like to hear Stuart Pyke and Nigel Pearson rather than the annoying Mardle as co-commentator.

10/2/12
Ulster v Newport Gwent Dragons
Live from Ravenhill

Presenter: Stephen Watson
With: Maurice Field & Bryn Cunningham
Commentators: Jim Neilly & Ryan Constable
Reporter: Gavin Andrews
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17/2/12
Cardiff Blues v Ulster

Presenter: Stephen Watson
With: Andy Ward & Tony McWhirter
Commentators: Jim Neilly & Ryan Constable
Reporter: Gavin Andrews

Pearson also works for Talksport and Pyke for 5 Live Sports Extra. Mardle and Rodney just work for Sky so love them or loathe them you better get used to them.

Wayne Mardle is to darts co-commentary what Chris Coleman is to football co-commentary. Both are far better at punditry too, which shows what different skills they are. Too many broadcasters just assume somebody who is good at one job will automatically be good at the other. Sometimes they are, but more often they're not.

Cardiff Blues v Ulster (from the Cardiff Arms Park)

Presenter: Ross Harries
With: Kingsley Jones & Robert Jones
Commentators: Gareth Charles & Stuart Davies
Reporters: Phil Steele & Tom Shanklin

Australia v India - Commonwealth Bank Series Game 4 (Sunday 12th February)

Presenter: Charles Colvile
Pundits: Vikram Solanki and Robert Key

Commentary from Channel Nine team of Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Michael Slater, Richie Benaud, Tom Moody, Tony Greig and Mark Nicholas

Pakistan v England - 1st ODI (Monday 13th February)

Presenter: David Gower
Pundits: Marcus Trescothick and Bob Willis

Commentary from Ten Sports team of Ramiz Raja, Waqar Younis, Aamir Sohail, Nasser Hussain, Nick Knight and Paul Allott

Australia v India - Commonwealth Bank Series Game 5 (Tuesday 14th February)

Presenter: Charles Colvile
Pundits: Vikram Solanki and Robert Key

Commentary from Channel Nine team of Ian Healy, Michael Slater, Ian Chappell, Tom Moody, Tony Greig and Mark Nicholas

Pakistan v England - 2nd ODI (Wednesday 15th February)

Presenter: David Gower
Pundits: Robert Croft and Bob Willis

Commentary from Ten Sports team, as per 1st ODI

New Zealand Women v England Women - 1st Women's Twenty20 International (Friday 17th February)

Presenter: Matt Floyd
Pundit: Clare Connor

Commentary from Sky Sport (NZ) team of Lesley Murdoch, Debbie Hockley and Katrina Keenan

Australia v Sri Lanka - Commonwealth Bank Series Game 6 (Friday 17th February)

Presenter: Charles Colvile
Pundits: Robert Croft and Mark Butcher

Commentary from Channel Nine team of Mark Taylor, Ian Healy, Michael Slater, Ian Chappell, Richie Benaud, Tony Greig and Mark Nicholas

New Zealand v South Africa - 1st Twenty20 International (Friday 17th February)

Presenter: Matt Floyd
Pundits: Vikram Solanki and Jeremy Coney

Commentary from Sky Sport (NZ) team of Simon Doull, Ian Smith, Mark Richardson, Craig McMillan and Barry Richards

Pakistan v England - 3rd ODI (Saturday 18th February)

Presenter: David Gower
Pundits: Graham Thorpe and Marcus Trescothick

Commentary from Ten Sports team, as per 1st and 2nd ODIs

You might want to change this one to Sri Lanka before the editing time limit passes.

Great to hear that Barry Richards was back in the box; I assumed he'd retired I haven't heard him for at least a couple of years now on any SA games!!! Anyone know why he had such a prolonged absence?

Darn. Didn't see that.

I too assumed Richards had retired from commentary - in fact I believe this is the first time he has shown up on my Sky posts of cricket commentators since they started in 2009 - though Wikipedia says he quit Supersport after a dispute. Fair chance he might turn up on the Channel Five highlights this summer then as he is still England based during the summer.