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This year
2023
Domestic violence case dropped against ex-Man United star Ryan Giggs
The former player was accused of controlling or coercive behaviour towards his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville
Marcus Smith left out of England training squad as George Ford returns to fold
Smith began the Six Nations as England’s starting fly-half.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cut from Chelsea's Champions League squad
New €40 million signing Benoit Badiashile is also conspicuous by his absence.
Significant drop in number of people sick with respiratory infections
The number of hospitalisations has also declined.
Veteran trio omitted from England's Six Nations squad
Billy Vunipola, Jonny May and Jack Nowell have been left out.
Last year
2022
Tearful Ronaldo departs with World Cup dream in tatters
Morocco earned a shock 1-0 quarter-final victory over Portugal.
End of the road for Mick Schumacher at Haas with Nico Hulkenberg replacing him
Hulkenberg has not had a seat since 2019.
Rangers leave Alfredo Morelos out of squad for crunch Champions League tie
The PA news agency understands Light Blues boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has cut the Colombian striker for the second leg in Holland.
Sancho and Rashford dropped as Southgate calls for consistency
The England boss has kept faith with Manchester United captain Harry Maguire, insisting the defender is crucial to his side.
All time
No place for Connolly in Ireland squad as Portugal gear up for Dublin date
Stephen Kenny can call on captain Seamus Coleman, as well as midfielders Jayson Molumby and Alan Browne, as Ronaldo prepares to come to town.
One sexual assault count dismissed in Harvey Weinstein case
Judge Lisa B Lench agreed that a count alleging sexual battery by restraint in May 2010 was too old, and outside the statute of limitations.
'We're looking forward to him progressing in the big games for Leinster'
James Lowe drops out of the Ireland matchday 23 for the clash with England.
Foden and Greenwood’s England omission 'sends a message’ – Southgate
However, Harry Maguire is back involved after he missed September’s games.
Former champions Froome and Thomas left out of Team Ineos Tour de France team
Froome is a four-time champion, while Thomas won in 2018.
Boyle keen to atone for errors that kept him out of Connacht's loss in Gloucester
The back row was dropped for the trip to England, but is ready to help his side mount an unlikely playoff push.
Sexual assault charge against entertainer Al Porter dropped
He had been accused of a sexual assault in late 2016 in Dublin.
England drop 'disappointed' George Ford to bench for Australia quarter-final
Eddie Jones has sprung a big surprise by bringing Henry Slade into the team at outside centre.
German coach drops bombshell as trio of World Cup winners no longer in his plans
Jerome Boateng, Mats Hummels and Thomas Mueller were informed by coach Joachim Loew.
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.
Experienced Clermont duo Parra and Lopez left out in the cold for Scotland clash
The half-backs were replaced during their side’s defeat to England in the second round of the Six Nations.
After a 13-month investigation and 3 months of appeals, Zeke Elliott finally accepts his suspension
The Dallas running back has decided to accept his six-game suspension.
Man United defender doesn't pass muster for Southgate's England
Chris Smalling’s international future is in doubt after the manager said he had been overlooked.
Ireland U20 hooker McElroy dropped for JWC as he closes in on Saracens move
The 19-year-old had been set to travel to Georgia with Peter Malone’s squad.
'This wasn't about him not getting a game': Father denies son getting dropped a factor in court case
The now-18-year-old lost a court case alleging that his football team bullied him and caused post-traumatic stress.
Right-wing commentator Milo resigns from Breitbart over 'child abuse' comments
He had earlier been dropped from a major Conservative conference.
Dan Carter loses Land Rover sponsorship deal over failed drink-driving test
The former All Black was caught drink-driving in Paris last week.
Club then country as Rooney dropped to bench for England's World Cup qualifier
Jordan Henderson will captain Gareth Southgate’s side tomorrow evening.
Barcelona star Arda Turan axed from Turkey's squad
Among the fresh faces in a squad is teenage Manchester City forward Enes Unal.
Are you a Virgin Media customer? Soon you won't be able to watch eir Sports or BT Sports
The move will mean a loss of coverage of certain events.
'I like to challenge myself,' but welterweight return in store for Khan
After being knocked out by Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, Amir Khan is planning a return to welterweight.
Pacquiao fired by Nike after homophobic comments
The former Filipino boxing champion described gay couples as ‘worse than animals’.
Memphis Depay dropped to Man United's U21s for tonight's game against Norwich
It’s been a difficult 24 hours for the Dutch winger.
'Louis van Gaal wrong to drop Wayne Rooney'
The United and England captain has been criticised for his form this term.
Richard Bruton left a running mate off his leaflets - but she's more disappointed than annoyed
“It’s small beer, but it does happen. There’s no point in making a row about it.”
Pat Rabbitte’s face doesn’t always reflect his inner happiness
The former minister reflected on his departure from cabinet in a wide-ranging interview with TheJournal.ie today.
Jack Guiney dropped from Wexford hurling panel over alleged disciplinary issue
Liam Dunne and his management team have cut the Rathnure forward from the panel ahead of Kilkenny clash.
John Giles won't be on our screens on Saturday as RTÉ opt for Richie Sadlier instead
Giles’ fellow analysts are thought to be angered by his omission.
Hartley axed from England's World Cup squad after headbutt ban
The Northampton hooker says he is ‘devastated with what has happened’.
Raheem Sterling is NOT in the Liverpool side to face Stoke today
The youngster’s future with the club has been the subject of much speculation
No love for Teddy as winger dropped by France for missing training session
The Racing Metro winger has been replaced by Maxime Medard for Saturday’s game against Argentina.
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