#Controversial
'They're throwing a lot of money on the table and at the end of the day, we're prizefighters'
Former world champion boxer Amir Khan has defended his decision to fight in Saudi Arabia despite concerns over human rights in the country.
Cheika gives evidence at Folau 'anti-gay' hearing
The 30-year-old was informed last month of plans to terminate his multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal after he posted on social media that ‘hell awaits’ homosexuals.
Controversial Hernandez strike helps West Ham push Fulham closer to relegation trapdoor
Fulham failed to capitalise on an early lead as Claudio Ranieri’s side slumped to another Premier League loss.
Rio Ferdinand throws his support behind Newcastle owner Mike Ashley over club sale talks
The BT Sport pundit was speaking ahead of Newcastle’s match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Tel Aviv chosen ahead of Jerusalem to host Eurovision 2019
The more controversial choice of Jerusalem was rejected in favour of Tel Aviv.
Gary Neville embroiled in Twitter row after controversial signing of Irish striker
Adam Rooney’s move from Aberdeen to Salford has provoked plenty of debate.
Did the officials make the right call? Controversial VAR decision boosts France
Croatia were left feeling hard done by in this afternoon’s World Cup final.
Controversial chart-topping rapper XXXTentacion shot dead in Florida
The rapper, whose lyrics were filled with insecurity and his real life marred by violence, was gunned down in broad daylight.
Italian parents who named their son Benito Mussolini receive court summons
The 14-month-old has a rather famous namesake.
Legia Warsaw win Polish championship in dramatic circumstances after final game abandoned
The title-winners finished three points ahead of former Irish international Cillian Sheridan’s Jagiellona Białystok.
South African Berry installed as referee for Leinster v Munster
The official in his first season in the league will be assisted by Welsh touch judges.
Pochettino says the FA's controversial Harry Kane tweet was 'embarrassing'
The Tottenham boss has criticised the Football Association for a joke about their FA Cup semi-final defeat.
Caster Semenya could be affected by new rules for female athletes with high testosterone levels
The controversial move has been seen as targeting the double Olympic 800m champion.
Cork striker receives one-match ban after controversial red card
Graham Cummins was dismissed against St Patrick’s Athletic last week.
Jurgen Klopp fuming after Harry Kane penalty denies Liverpool
The Reds boss confronted Jon Moss on the pitch at full-time.
'I think it is normal' - Klopp defends VAR after controversies in West Brom loss
After long delays while officials consulted VAR during Saturday’s FA Cup exit, Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp defended the system.
Explainer: Why has Newstalk decided to suspend George Hook?
The veteran host has made controversial comments before – so why was this time different?
Fine Gael councillor to face disciplinary hearing over comments about Islam
The councillor posted a series of controversial comments on Twitter regarding migrants and Islam.
Fine Gael criticises one of its councillors for 'unacceptable' comments about Islam
Councillor Brian Murphy claimed that Sharia law is operating in Ireland.
John McEnroe says Serena Williams would rank 700th in the world on the men's tour
The American said he still believed she was the best female player ever.
Do you agree with this controversial video referee decision from the France-England match?
Raphael Varane was sent off after some deliberation, much to the dismay of his team-mates.
Former star Margaret Court says tennis is 'full of lesbians'
The 24-time Grand Slam champion great also claimed transgender children were the work of “the devil”.
John Terry 'couldn't care less' about farewell criticism
The arrangement was later described as contrived and embarrassing by some pundits.
WTA slams 'unacceptable' Madrid Open over Nastase ceremony appearance
Nastase presented Simona Halep with her trophy last night.
Has controversial star moved on from the NFL after national anthem protest?
Some believe teams won’t sign Colin Kaepernick because of his actions last season.
Sharapova returns to professional tennis today, 15 months after revealing positive drugs test
However, plenty of players aren’t happy that she is being granted wildcard entries into tournaments.
Rihanna has Photoshopped the Queen's head onto some of her most iconic looks and it's causing waves
Instagram is lighting up.
Furious Ancelotti wants VARs after Bayern's controversial exit
Bayern Munich head coach Carlo Ancelotti did not mince his words about the referee after going out of the Champions League to Real Madrid.
Flahavans fends off Dairy Milk and Tayto to claim top spot in vote for Ireland's favourite food brand
Love Irish Food favourites survey asked 2,150 people about their most-beloved foods.
Arsene Wenger defends decision to drop Alexis Sanchez
The manager downplayed the significance of his decision to leave out the Chile international.
Fifa considering penalty shootouts with a difference for 2026 World Cup group games
Technical Director Marco van Basten has admitted US-style format may be introduced.
Controversial tennis star Kyrgios wore an interesting t-shirt to a press conference last night
He wore a ‘F**k Donald Trump’ top after beating Rafael Nadal.
White House to transfer prisoners out of Guantanamo despite Trump's demands
Trump has vowed to “load (Guantanamo) up with some bad dudes” .
Wiggins lashes out against 'ludicrous' calls to make TUEs public
It’s been a difficult week for the former Tour de France winner.
Man United begin Europa League campaign with defeat after controversial winner
Tonny Vilhena struck late in the second half as the Dutch outfit downed Jose Mourinho’s men.
'I don't know what you're supposed to do with your arm in that situation' - Boyle on penalty decision
The defender felt aggrieved by referee Deniz Aytekin’s call in the second half of tonight’s Champions League play-off.
'AIBA a f*****g disgrace to sport!' Paddy Barnes and others react to Michael Conlan's Olympics loss
“I thought Katie’s was really bad yesterday, but this takes the biscuit.”
New bill in Italy aims to jail parents who impose vegan diet on children
The bill follows a series of high-profile cases in which children became ill after allegedly being restricted to a vegan diet.
There was an "unlawful entry" at the Moore St battlefield site this morning
The government also says workers at the site are being harassed.
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