#Controversy
Players considering withdrawing from Carlow panel due to club hurling fall-out
The Carlow CCC informed St Mullins yesterday that they had been awarded the win.
Fifa hit out at 'unfair and misleading' reports over voting for The Best awards
Mohamed Salah appeared to be upset when the full list of voting was released without his country’s selections.
'It was the right call morally' - Why Antrim's chairman halted semi-final replay shootout
Lamh Dhearg and Portglenone will go to a second replay.
Over a thousand names added to home help waiting list in space of four months as total surges to 7,300
The latest HSE figures from July show that 7,300 people are waiting on home support services.
Legendary racehorse trainer denies doping Triple Crown king Justify
‘I unequivocally reject any implication that scopolamine was ever intentionally administered,’ Bob Baffert said.
Anthony Joshua's trainer clarifies concussion comments after coming under fire
Rob McCracken initially suggested he allowed his fighter to continue while concussed.
PSNI chief moves to clarify 'we will have your kids' threat to paramilitaries
Byrne said he accepted his enthusiasm to speak in soundbites had created a distraction.
Inter fans' group incredibly excuses Lukaku racist abuse as 'a form of respect'
The Belgium striker was subjected to monkey chants from Cagliari supporters over the weekend.
Mo Salah U-turn on team-mate's harassment scandal divides Egyptians
The Liverpool star sent controversial tweets that demanded the disgraced player be given a ‘second chance’.
VAR controversy hides chasm between Man City and Spurs
The difference in the shot count was telling, as Tottenham mustered three to the hosts’ 30.
'It's a rule we need to accept' - Pochettino resigned to VAR after Spurs' great escape
Gabriel Jesus thought he had extended City’s league winning run to 16 games, only to see his last-gasp goal ruled out for a handball.
PSG vow to take action as Neymar fails to show up for pre-season training
The statement by the Ligue 1 champions is the latest development in a tumultuous summer for the Brazil star.
Almost 6,000 greyhounds killed in Ireland every year, new RTÉ documentary reveals
The programme also revealed cases of unregulated hare coursing in Cork.
FAI hit back at claims they are not doing enough to stamp out violence against referees
20-year-old official Harry McCann said an U13 manager attempted “to strike me” in a game on Saturday.
Double dose of VAR drama as France allowed re-take missed penalty - and score
Hosts top Group A with 100% record while Norway go through as runners-up.
Police in the UK are investigating comedian Jo Brand over 'battery acid' joke on BBC radio show
Brand make a joke about throwing battery acid at “unpleasant characters” rather than milkshakes.
Explainer: Why Liverpool's Champions League final penalty was given
The referee’s decision to penalise Moussa Sissoko for handball seemed harsh as it struck his chest before touching his arm.
'He is very important for us, on the pitch and off. We want to give him a trophy'
This week’s all-London Europa League final has been marred by Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s decision not to travel due to fears for his safety.
The long-running row dividing Irish karate has been resolved
The outcome has been hailed as a step in the right direction for the sport.
Life support resumes for man in controversial case after court reverses earlier decision
Vincent Lambert is at the centre of a hugely controversial court case.
Iceland contestants have Palestine flag banners confiscated at Eurovision venue
Meanwhile Eurovision organisers released a statement after two of Madonna’s dancers wore Israeli and Palestine flags.
Arsenal tell Uefa they are 'bitterly disappointed' over Europa League final ticketing debacle
They have been given just 6,000 tickets for the game, less than 10% of the stadium’s capacity.
Rangers furious as defender handed retrospective ban
Jon Flanagan has become the latest member of Steven Gerrard’s squad to be charged by the SFA.
'Not about bringing Netflix to rural Ireland': Naughten says broadband plan ready to go 'for months'
The former minister took part in a heated debate on RTÉ’s Saturday with Katie Hannon this afternoon.
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.
Explainer: Why a former British minister is 'swearing on his children's lives' over latest scandal
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has been fired over the latest scandal to rock the British government.
Taoiseach: 'Government can't continue funding the FAI unless it's confident the organisation is run properly'
In an interview with TheJournal.ie this evening, the Taoiseach stopped short of stating there should be a clear out of the entire Board
Rugby Australia investigating after Folau's 'unacceptable' social media posts
The Wallabies fullback has drawn criticism again.
Joe Biden defends himself after being accused of inappropriate behaviour by female politician
Biden’s defence comes amid a growing row about a kiss on the campaign trail
Turkish footballer accused of in-game razor blade attack gets reprieve
Mansur Calar was originally banned for life owing to the alleged incident.
Lost in all the controversy, it's been a magnificent week for Irish underage football
The U19s recently qualified for a major tournament for the first time since 2011.
'Every single week at football matches you have black football players being racially abused, so why is this any different?'
John Barnes has hit out at the hypocrisy over the Montenegro racism coverage.
Patrice Evra faces legal challenge over 'homophobic' abuse
The 37-year-old defended himself on social media after the incident, saying that “he loved everyone”.
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Hope for Olympic boxing as AIBA chief 'linked to transnational criminal organisations' steps down
Uzbekistan’s Gafur Rakhimov has been shrouded in controversy since his appointment last November.
'Cowardly grubs' - Oz Prime Minister weighs in on Tayla Harris photo storm
The AFLW star has labelled comments on an incredible picture of her in full flight as ‘sexual abuse on social media’.
Team Sky renamed Team Ineos after being bought out by Britain's richest man
The controversial cycling outfit has secured backing from the owner of chemical giants Ineos, Jim Ratcliffe.
Watch: VAR review splits opinion after Ronaldo infraction
Juventus nearly made the perfect start to Tuesday’s last-16 second leg against Atletico Madrid.
Maurizio Sarri has dropped Kepa for tonight's clash against Spurs after Wembley controversy
The 24-year-old provoked controversy when he refused to be taken off during Sunday’s Carabao Cup final.
Michael Owen responds to backlash over his ‘go and kick Rashford’ comments
The ex-England international suggested Liverpool should look to take advantage of the striker’s injury yesterday.
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'All you can do is laugh!' – Sterling unimpressed by Bonucci comments
The Man City star has voiced his support for Juventus’ Moise Kean.
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