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# Adam Johnson

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Man arrested over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson bailed by police
Adam Johnson died aged 29 after suffering a neck injury while playing for Nottingham Panthers.
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Gordon Strachan issues apology over controversial Adam Johnson comments
Strachan was accused of claiming racist abuse was the same as the situation that would face Johnson if he returns to football.
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Apr 7th 2019, 7:45 PM
Ex-Premier League footballer Adam Johnson loses bid to appeal underage sex conviction
The footballer was handed a six-year prison sentence last March.
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Mar 16th 2017, 8:47 PM
Ex-Premier League footballer Adam Johnson loses appeal against underage sex conviction
The 28-year-old was handed a six-year prison sentence in March.
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Jul 12th 2016, 9:56 AM
Adam Johnson has lodged an appeal against his six-year jail term
British media have reported that Johnson will be moved to a jail close to his home in north-east England.
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Apr 12th 2016, 12:05 PM
Footballer Adam Johnson sentenced to 6 years in prison
‘All of this is entirely your own responsibility and fault’, judge tells former Sunderland player.
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Mar 24th 2016, 1:27 PM
Sunderland's Irish CEO resigns, admits to having known Adam Johnson kissed 15-year-old girl
The Armagh-born administrator had been under the spotlight regarding how much she knew about the former player’s relationship with a minor.
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Mar 8th 2016, 3:36 PM
Adam Johnson's sister launches Facebook campaign to help his appeal
Faye Johnson wants people to change their profile picture to one of the disgraced footballer hugging his infant child.
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Mar 8th 2016, 1:42 PM
Police claim Sunderland knew of Johnson underage sex act last year
The former England international was found guilty of one count of sexual activity with a child this week and it has been revealed that his club knew of the details.
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Mar 4th 2016, 8:34 AM
We'll Leave It There So: TV3 to show Euro games, McGregor keen on Lawler and all today's sport
Elsewhere, Jack McCaffrey may be unavailable for Dublin’s championship defence while Belvedere College booked their place in the Leinster Schools Senior Cup.
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Mar 3rd 2016, 8:17 PM
'Justice has been done and he has let everybody down' - Allardyce on Adam Johnson verdict
The former Sunderland winger was found guilty of one count of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.
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Mar 3rd 2016, 5:18 PM
We'll Leave It There So: Johnson faces up to 10 years in jail, Euro Super League and all today's sport
Elsewhere, some good news for Joe Schmidt while Ulster’s Rory Scholes is on his way out of the province
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Mar 2nd 2016, 8:00 PM
Sunderland release hard-hitting statement regarding Adam Johnson but big questions remain
It was alleged in court that CEO Margaret Byrne was aware the midfielder had kissed a 15-year-old girl and knew she was underage at the time.
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Mar 2nd 2016, 5:43 PM
Adam Johnson found guilty of one count of sexual activity with child
The former Sunderland player had been earlier been found not guilty of a similar charge.
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Mar 2nd 2016, 4:28 PM
Jury retires in Adam Johnson under-age sex trial
The former Sunderland footballer denies two more serious counts of sexual activity with a child.
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Mar 1st 2016, 3:15 PM
Court hears details of how Adam Johnson met with underage girl for 'thank you kiss and more'
The jury watched a video recording of the girl’s police interview during the ex-Premier League footballer’s trial today.
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Feb 15th 2016, 10:47 PM
Court hears former Sunderland player Adam Johnson 'abused position in society'
More details of the case emerged in court today.
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Feb 12th 2016, 7:08 PM
Adam Johnson sacked by Sunderland after admitting sexual activity with underage girl
The Premier League club has released a statement this evening.
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Feb 11th 2016, 7:47 PM
Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson admits sexual activity with a child
The England international denies two other charges, however.
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Feb 10th 2016, 12:00 PM
Sunderland boss has a go at one of his own players following loss to United
The Dutch coach was not happy with his team after they slipped to a fifth Premier League defeat.
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Sep 26th 2015, 11:09 PM
Premier League footballer pleads not guilty to charges of sexual activity with underage girl
Sunderland’s Adam Johnson appeared in court today and his trial is scheduled to begin in August.
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Jun 3rd 2015, 12:27 PM
Adam Johnson bailed over underage sex charges
The Sunderland winger has been charged with three counts of sexual activity with a minor.
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May 18th 2015, 12:19 PM
Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson to plead 'not guilty' to child sex offences
The footballer held hands with his girlfriend Stacey Flounders as they arrived at court.
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May 18th 2015, 12:14 PM
Romantic Wenger, pragmatic Jose & more Premier League talking points
Arsenal v Chelsea grabs the headlines this weekend but Fellaini is back at Goodison while Newcastle’s unrest seems set to continue.
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Apr 25th 2015, 10:04 AM
We'll Leave It There So: Irish Rugby rubbish criticisms, Pep's going home & all today's sport
Also, AP McCoy prepares to say farewell and one Irish pundit wants Jack Grealish to feature against Scotland.
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Apr 24th 2015, 7:58 PM
Sunderland aren't suspending Adam Johnson despite his underage sex charges
The Black Cats winger is free to play this weekend after being charged with sexual offences with a 15-year-old on Thursday.
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Apr 24th 2015, 1:25 PM
Premier League footballer charged with 3 offences of sexual activity with 15-year-old girl
England international Adam Johnson appeared to answer bail today following his arrest back in March.
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Apr 23rd 2015, 3:45 PM
Adam Johnson has bail extended and back in training as Sunderland lift ban
The England winger was arrested earlier this month over alleged sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl but could return to Premier League action this weekend.
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Mar 18th 2015, 5:07 PM
England winger Adam Johnson released on bail
Durham Police have released Sunderland’s Adam Johnson on bail as they look into claims of sexual activity with a girl under the age of 16.
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Mar 3rd 2015, 3:01 PM
Sunderland's Adam Johnson 'arrested on suspicion of having sex with a teenager'
The club is reported to have suspended the player.
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Mar 2nd 2015, 6:00 PM
Johnson strikes late to condemn Newcastle to fourth straight derby defeat
Adam Johnson was the Grinch who stole Christmas from Newcastle fans.
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Dec 21st 2014, 4:33 PM
Manchester City v Sunderland, League Cup final
Manchester City took on Sunderland as Manuel Pellegrini’s side attempted to win the first of four potential trophies today.
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Mar 2nd 2014, 1:32 PM
Sunderland, West Ham bolster survival bids
The Hammers beat Swansea 2-0 thanks to a Kevin Nolan brace today.
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Feb 1st 2014, 2:21 PM
Adam Johnson hits the net again as Sunderland move out of the bottom three
Gus Poyet’s side got the better of Stoke tonight.
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Jan 29th 2014, 10:00 PM
Southampton undone by Sunderland fightback
Gus Poyet’s side have now been beaten only once in their last seven league games.
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Jan 18th 2014, 2:58 PM
Big Sam safe for now as Hammers win, Johnson nets Sunderland hat-trick
There were also wins for Spurs and Southampton.
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Jan 11th 2014, 5:21 PM
WATCH: Vaughan strike completes derby delight for Sunderland
Stephane Sessegnon and Adam Johnson were also on the scoresheet as Sunderland won 3-0.
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Apr 14th 2013, 2:32 PM
Because it's his 38th birthday, here's Paul Scholes crunching Adam Johnson with a tackle
Don’t be fooled, he can tackle when he wants to.
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Nov 16th 2012, 1:23 PM
Adam Johnson will improve, says Martin O’Neill
‘I imagine he will get back first of all to the form he has shown over the last couple of seasons, and secondly it won’t be far away.’
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Nov 2nd 2012, 8:00 AM
Premier League: Martin O'Neill unsure on Johnson fitness
After the first international break of the season it’s back to the grindstone this weekend.
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