Controversy
# controversy - Saturday 5 May, 2012
Hague brands Falklands ad a ‘sad stunt’
The British Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has condemned Argentina’s provocative decision to film an Olympic promotional video on the Falkland Islands.
# controversy - Thursday 26 April, 2012
It’s official: the pre-match handshake for QPR v Chelsea has been cancelled
Legal complications stemming from the Ferdinand-Terry case have forced Premier League authorities to act.
# controversy - Monday 9 April, 2012
Premier League linesman dropped from game following gaffes
Dave Bryan has been withdrawn from Liverpool’s match with Blackburn tomorrow.
# controversy - Tuesday 13 March, 2012
Lamont Peterson ready for Khan rematch
Responding to the WBA’s request for a rematch, the DC native told Khan “to accept he’s not the champ anymore.”
# controversy - Monday 5 March, 2012
Seventh advertiser suspends funding for Rush Limbaugh’s show over “slut” comments
The radio host had harshly criticised a student who testified to Congress over contraceptives.
# controversy - Tuesday 28 February, 2012
Che Guevara monument would ‘shame the people of Galway and Ireland’
A proposal to build a monument to the Cuban revolutionary has been harshly criticised by local businessman Declan Ganley.
# controversy - Sunday 26 February, 2012
Strettle rues disallowed try
The winger has vented his frustration in the direction of match officials after the TMO intervened to deny England a crucial try at Twickenham yesterday.
# controversy - Tuesday 21 February, 2012
Counted out: Haye will not fight again – Booth
David Haye’s trainer, Adam Booth, has said the 31-year-old will not come out of retirement.
Darren Scully loses Fine Gael whip after remarks about African immigrants
The former Mayor of Naas caused controversy with his remarks about African immigrants in a number of radio interviews last year.
# controversy - Monday 20 February, 2012
Embarrassment: Chisora apologises, but Haye admits no culpability
“It is with regret that I feel I have to issue this statement to clarify certain matters” says an unrepentant Haye.
# controversy - Sunday 19 February, 2012
Update: Chisora released without charge following brawl
The Zimbabwe-born boxer became involved in a scuffle with David Haye during a press conference last night.
# controversy - Saturday 11 February, 2012
Suarez refuses to shake Evra’s hand, as Fergie urges Liverpool to ‘get rid of him’
Despite both clubs’ managers previously playing down their rift, the bad blood between both sides appears far from over.
# controversy - Saturday 28 January, 2012
FA cancel handshakes prior to Chelsea-QPR game
The association said the request was made by both clubs following recent discussions between them.
# controversy - Sunday 22 January, 2012
Jewish newspaper owner suggests ‘hit’ on Barack Obama
Andrew Adler has been forced to apologise for proposing the assassination of the “unfriendly to Israel” US president.
# controversy - Wednesday 18 January, 2012
Nude photoshoot sees Iranian actress ‘barred from country’
Golshifteh Farahani posted the image on her Facebook page this afternoon – attracting 1,200 comments in one hour.
# controversy - Friday 13 January, 2012
Amir Khan gets his rematch with Lamont Peterson
Golden Boy Promotion chief executive says the WBA has at last given into his calls for a another fight.
# controversy - Sunday 8 January, 2012
23 Olympic Summer Games scandals
Gender confusion, politics, violence, boycotts, doped atheletes, a doped horse – oh, and a race with only one competitor: some of the most striking moments of the past 100 years of Olympic Games.
# controversy - Saturday 7 January, 2012
Liverpool embroiled in new racism row
Oldham’s Tom Adeyemi allegedly suffered racist abuse from a Liverpool fan during last night’s FA Cup tie between the two clubs.
# controversy - Thursday 29 December, 2011
The 5 at 5: Thursday
Five things you need to know before you head out the door: the Betfair controversy, an investigation into the death of a man in Dublin; and students have their say on Junior Cert reforms.
# controversy - Saturday 24 December, 2011
Racism row: Ferguson backs Suarez decision
Meanwhile, the controversial Uruguayan striker has been named the 2011 Sky Sports Player of the Year, amid claims that the voting has been rigged.
# controversy - Monday 19 December, 2011
Walsh defends ‘totally relaxed’ Keane
The Sunday Times chief sports writer admitted the ex-Man United star is “different,” but claimed he was “totally relaxed” throughout his recent controversial interview.
Amir Khan loses appeal against Peterson
The boxer has been told to “let it go” by his opponent following the controversial outcome of last week’s fight.
# controversy - Friday 16 December, 2011
Redknapp in hot water over gesture to Rovers fans
The Spurs boss allegedly aimed a clenched fist at supporters who had been verbally abusing him during the game.
# controversy - Thursday 15 December, 2011
RTÉ insist Mickey Harte received apology from John Murray Show
Confusion remains amid claims from Tyrone that the manager has yet to receive a direct apology from the programme.
# controversy - Friday 9 December, 2011
Unnamed player fails Rugby World Cup drugs test
The IRB has confirmed that the unnamed individual played for one of the sides that failed to make it past the group stages of the tournament.
# controversy - Wednesday 7 December, 2011
Whodunnit? English rugby close to identifying World Cup mole
A team of former detectives are nearing a breakthrough as they bid to identify who leaked the World Cup reports. Dun dun dun.
# controversy - Wednesday 30 November, 2011
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Head of Italian Players’ Association tells gay footballers to stay in the closet
Damiano Tommasi has said players should “discouraged” from coming out.
# controversy - Wednesday 23 November, 2011
Tory students in Scotland burn an effigy of Barack Obama
The students at the University of St Andrews burned the likeness of the American president on a bonfire at the weekend. The president of the Conservative society has apologised and said it was a “stupid thing to do”.
# controversy - Tuesday 22 November, 2011
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
More sex abuse claims emerge in US, as police probe Syracuse University basketball coach
Allegations have been lodged against Bernie Fine by ex-player Bobby Davis.
# controversy - Wednesday 16 November, 2011
‘No racism in football,’ claims Blatter
The embattled FIFA President looks to have scored another own goal with his latest remarks.
# controversy - Tuesday 15 November, 2011
Terry left frustrated by FA censorship
The Chelsea player indicates he has not been stripped of the England captaincy and says he has received support from “across the world” since the racism allegations emerged.
# controversy - Tuesday 1 November, 2011
Police to study video evidence in Terry-Ferdinand race row
The 20 cameras used during Chelsea’s match with QPR will be studied as part of the investigation.
# controversy - Wednesday 19 October, 2011
Ronnie O’Sullivan: ‘I feel like I’m being raped by snooker bosses’
Three-time world champion insists he’s being ‘blackmailed’ into playing smaller tournaments because of rankings system.
# controversy - Tuesday 18 October, 2011
FIFA defend U-17 players’ failed drug tests
Traces of the banned anabolic agent clenbuterol were found in the system of 109 players competing in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.
# controversy - Thursday 13 October, 2011
Armenia launch protest over keeper’s red card
Ireland’s opponents felt aggrieved after Roman Berezovsky’s red card significantly hampered their hopes of a victory last Tuesday.
# controversy - Wednesday 5 October, 2011
Lars Von Trier facing charges over Hitler rant
The controversial film-maker sparked uproar after telling an audience he “sympathised with Hitler a little bit”.
Maid who England players taunted quits job
Angela Carter has cited a lack of support from hotel management as the primary reason for her quitting.
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