Jimmy White, 60, repeatedly asked the referee, “what’s funny about that?” after the referee made a mistake and laughed at his error. Luca Brecel beat White to progress to the third round of the BetVictor Northern Ireland Open. By Amar Mehta Last Updated: 18/10/22 6:51pm Jimmy White lost the match 4-0 Snooker player Jimmy White … Read more
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has defended his players after they confronted the referee during Sunday’s goalless draw against Newcastle United, saying the reaction was not too strong despite the club being charged by the Football Association. The FA charged United on Tuesday for failing to control their players, who surrounded referee Craig Pawson … Read more
Orlando Pride head coach Amanda Cromwell and assistant Sam Greene have had their contracts terminated by the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Cromwell and Greene received written warnings following a joint NWSL/NWSL Players’ Association investigation in March after some allegations of verbal abuse and improper favouritism against them were substantiated. The coaches were then found … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur and England defender Eric Dier said fan behaviour at soccer games is a serious problem and that he feels “too uncomfortable” for his family to attend away matches. The Premier League said in June it will introduce enhanced safety measures to prevent crowd misbehaviour, with clubs unanimously agreeing that visiting teams will provide … Read more
Ryan Giggs is to face a retrial over allegations that he attacked and controlled his ex-girlfriend and assaulted her sister, a judge has ruled. A judge set a new trial date of July 31 next year at a short hearing on Wednesday at Manchester Crown Court. Jurors in his first trial were discharged last week … Read more
Red Bull Racing’s Head of Strategy, Hannah Schmitz, has been the victim of online hate after Yuki Tsunoda’s DNF resulted in Lewis Hamilton losing his lead in Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix Last Updated: 05/09/22 6:58pm Hannah Schmitz has been the subject of online abuse after the Dutch GP on Sunday (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) … Read more
Oscar Piastri says he twice told Alpine he would be leaving the team before they “falsely” announced him as a 2023 driver; In his first interview since being confirmed at McLaren for 2023, Piastri says whole saga was “bizarre and upsetting” By Matt Morlidge at Zandvoort Last Updated: 03/09/22 9:45am New McLaren signing Oscar Piastri … Read more
The jury in the trial of Ryan Giggs has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts on whether he attacked and controlled his ex-girlfriend and assaulted her sister. The former Manchester United footballer stood trial accused of assaulting his former partner Kate Greville, causing actual bodily harm, and using controlling and coercive behaviour against her … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: BBC Studios is rolling out an initiative to prevent bullying and stop “inappropriate behaviour” to all of its productions. The BBC’s commercial arm has been using what it has titled The Pledge on select shows this year including Strictly Come Dancing, EastEnders and Good Omens and, on its anniversary, the move will become mandatory for all programs, … Read more