#Controversy
13 Barbarians players to face disciplinary hearing for Covid-19 breaches
The unnamed individuals have been charged after their actions led to last weekend’s game against England being cancelled.
Liverpool ask Premier League to review VAR decisions from derby
Jordan Pickford’s tackle on Virgil Van Dijk and Jordan Henderson’s late disallowed goal have been called into question by the Reds.
Landon Donovan-managed side walk off pitch in protest after alleged anti-gay slur
It was claimed that midfielder Collin Martin was targeted.
Tipperary dual club pull out of camogie final due to 'player welfare issues' amidst fixture clash
Cahir will contest the Tipperary senior A football final on Sunday afternoon, but not the camogie decider on Saturday.
Marseille allege Neymar made racist remarks towards Japan star
The individual said Andre Villas-Boas’s side have evidence of the Brazil forward making the comments on two occasions.
Ellen DeGeneres addresses toxic workplace allegations in her show's opening monologue
“I want to say I am so sorry to the people who were affected.”
German FA defend decision to fly to Basel as fans rage
‘Stupid’, ‘anti-social’, ‘oblivious to the future’ – were some of the comments posted.
Novak Djokovic disqualified from US Open after hitting line judge with ball
The top seed and 17-time grand slam champion had just dropped serve to trail Spanish opponent Pablo Carreno Busta 6-5.
European Commission president 'seeking clarification' as Phil Hogan hands in his Golfgate report
Last night, it emerged that Hogan was stopped by gardaí while driving to the dinner.
Golfgate: Who were the public figures at this week's controversial Oireachtas Golf Society dinner?
81 people are said to have attended the event in Clifden this week.
Phil Hogan 'left Kildare two days before localised lockdown', says spokesperson
The EU Commissioner is based in Belgium, which is not on Ireland’s travel ‘green list’.
Ex-Premier League star embroiled in race row
Mark Fish represented Bolton Wanderers and Charlton Athletic among others.
Shock among TDs over sacking of Barry Cowen
The Taoiseach announced this evening that he had sacked Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen.
'I still don't know what happened' - McKenna remains in dark over positive Covid-19 test
Essendon star Conor McKenna hasn’t ruled out the possibility of lining out with Tyrone in 2021.
Minister denies being source on Barry Cowen drink-driving ban report
Thomas Byrne, a Fianna Fáil TD from Meath East, addressed allegations made about him online that he gave the story to the media,
National Children's Hospital developer confirms works will resume at the site from Monday
Taoiseach Micheal Martin appealed to the contractor and those working on building the hospital to get back on site.
'Heartbroken' and 'disgusted' - Outrage among county minor teams after cancellations but no change in sight
Dublin and Waterford minor ladies football teams launch online petitions after competitions impacted.
On this day in 2014, Luis Suarez is handed a four-month ban for biting
Fifa took unprecedented against the Uruguayan striker after the infamous incident at the World Cup in Brazil.
Outrage over 'very unfair' decision to cancel minor camogie action but association mounts defence
A petition has been launched over the decision to cancel the All-Ireland minor championship.
Players take knee before goalline row gives Villa point on Premier League return
After 100 days in coronavirus lockdown, the Premier League returned.
Johnson to face grilling from senior MPs as Dominic Cummings controversy continues
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to face questions at a Commons committee meeting later today.
More controversy surrounds this weekend's UFC return as fighter and cornermen test positive for Covid-19
Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza’s fight is off but as of now, UFC 249 is still going ahead.
Rangers call for another investigation as report finds ‘no evidence of improper behaviour’ in SPFL vote
The Glasgow club believe the first investigation did not go far enough.
Hearts owner 'disillusioned' by result of Scottish league vote
The leagues below the Premiership have been ended as Dundee reversed their intended vote.
Mo Farah caught up in controversy over 2014 London Marathon injection
The four-time Olympic champion had been asked by USADA whether he had been injected with L-carnitine.
Eddie Jones issues apology to journalist after race joke
The England head coach is under pressure ahead of Sunday’s game against Ireland.
BBC severs ties with pundit Ramage after Derby ‘black lads’ comments
The former footballer has apologised for the remark.
'French Oscars' board resigns amid Roman Polanski controversy
His film An Officer and a Spy topped the list of nominations.
Jones makes UFC history despite question marks over contentious decision
Dominick Reyes was adamant that he did enough to dethrone Jon Jones last night in Houston.
Malaga sack coach after explicit video emerges
Victor Sanchez del Amo has been fired on disciplinary grounds.
Diarmaid Ferriter: Expert Advisory Group 'did not recommend State commemoration of the RIC' Exclusive
Ferriter, a member of the EAG, told TheJournal.ie today that the group had envisioned an academic event such as a conference or seminar.
Verona Murphy has been 'through a tough time' but it's the right decision to take her off the FG ticket, says Coveney
Coveney said the by-election campaign was ‘personally stressful’ on Murphy.
Serie A use monkey paintings for anti-racism initiative
The new artwork sparked a backlash on social media but the artist explained that he wanted to turn the derogatory term on racists who use it.
'It will have serious implications for Arsenal' - China on Ozil
The Gunners have distanced themselves from their player’s comments.
'Theoretically, things could cost anything': Children's hospital chairman says costs could increase more
The Public Accounts Committee met in the Oireachtas today.
Ballon d'Or: Mane overlooked for being African, claims Senegal team-mate
Cheikhou Kouyate indicated he feels European and South American players are favoured in the voting.
Tiger Woods defends Saudi Arabian golf tournament
Meanwhile, Phil Mickelson’s decision to play in the country has been criticised.
Old Oireachtas printers not eco-friendly, case for new controversial printer argued
The purchase of the printer is due to be discussed by the Public Accounts Committee later this week.
Mario Balotelli dropped after training ground bust-up
The player has a row with Brescia coach Fabio Grosso.
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'Clearly in the public interest': NUJ defends Golfgate coverage following Seamus Woulfe remarks
Mr Justice Woulfe described reports of the scandal as “appalling” and “fake”.