#slap on the wrist
Liverpool avoid being thrown out of EFL Cup for fielding ineligible player
The Reds have been fined £200,000 but retain their place in the fourth round.
Top 14 giants handed fines for salary cap mishap
Racing 92 and Toulon both failed to supply appropriate documents.
Penalty points for fishermen could be rolled out to encourage 'good behaviour' and avoid fines
The EU Commission has suspended more than €6 million in funding as a result of Ireland’s failure to establish a points system.
Chelsea coach Ianni fined £6,000 after touchline clash with Mourinho
The assistant celebrated wildly in front of the Red Devils boss after the Blues had equalised, and he has now been punished.
Let-off for Switzerland as three key players avoid World Cup ban for eagle celebrations
Xhaka, Shaqiri and Lichtsteiner will be available to face Costa Rica.
'It was not an appropriate comment to make': Minister slapped down for comments about coalition with Sinn Féin
Junior Minister Jim Daly said he has “no ideological objection” to Sinn Fein being in government with Fine Gael.
Documents reveal Dan Carter fined €1000 for drink driving
The 35-year-old two-time World Cup winner who plays at Paris club Racing 92 was arrested in February.
Good news for O'Neill and McClean as Fifa decide against handing out bans
World football’s governing body will not punish the Ireland pair for their comments made about referee David Fernández Borbalán.
Di Maria fined €2m and handed suspended jail sentence
The Argentina winger has admitted to two separate tax fraud offences during his time with Real Madrid.
France receive slap on the wrist for controversial prop swap against Wales
France failed to comply with HIA protocol but there was evidence to suggest they intended to gain a competitive advantage.
Team Sky suspend Italian cyclist for racially abusing rival during race
Gianni Moscon has been suspended for six weeks for racially abusing Kevin Reza on the Tour of Romandie.
World Rugby 'disappointed' with handling of George North head injury but no sanction for Northampton
World Rugby says the club failed to manage the injury properly.
Chelsea slapped with fine for Man City brawl - but avoid points deduction
The two clubs have got off lightly.
Mourinho to watch Swansea clash from the stands as FA hand down punishment
The Portuguese boss has also been fined.
Axa Insurance fined €675,000 by Central Bank for four-year breach of consumer code
The firm failed to insure that properly accredited people were supervising those handling insurance claims during that time.
Demichelis avoids FA ban but is fined after placing 29 bets on football matches
The Argentina international has been hit with a fine of £22,058 by the Football Association.
Farrell let off the hook as two-week ban allows him to play in Champions Cup final
The England out-half will breathe a sigh of relief following his hearing in London.
Trinity accused of breaking university ranking rules after asking graduates to complete survey
The university had contacted graduates and staff to request that they take part in surveys by university ranking institutions.
Aer Lingus promises to treat you better when your flight is delayed
The UK’s aviation regulator had alleged the treatment of passengers by Aer Lingus, Jet2 and Wizz Air was in breach of consumer law.
Debt management firms criticised for giving people poor information
The Central Bank became responsible for regulating these firms in 2013.
The EU is targeting Russia's oil and AK47s in its latest round of sanctions
Meanwhile in Ukraine, the UN has launched a food aid operation in the war-torn east of the country.
Aaron McKenna: Why do the Irish courts not care about women?
Our courts seem to have affected an uncaring view towards violent and sexual crimes against women – allowing offenders to escape jail sentences by simply giving their victims a payoff. It is horrific and unacceptable.
CSKA Moscow let off with partial stadium ban for Yaya Toure abuse
UEFA has ordered the Russian club to close Sector D of Arena Khimki for the upcoming Champions League game.
Great Barrier Reef status as 'natural wonder of the world' under threat
The UN says Australia hasn’t done enough to tackle concerns about rampant coastal development and water quality at the world heritage site.
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