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# Case closed

This year
2023
Case against Mbonambi dropped as World Rugby finds insufficient evidence
Tom Curry made two allegations that Mbonambi had used discriminatory language.
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Oct 26th 2023, 8:46 AM
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Liverpool close investigation into Manchester City spitting allegations
A complaint was made by the visitors following an incident in last month’s 2-2 draw at Anfield.
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Nov 9th 2021, 6:04 PM
Fifa ethics committee drops violation case against president
It was determined that there was insufficient evidence to warrant further pursuing the case.
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Aug 19th 2020, 6:14 PM
NFL star Antonio Brown will not face prosecution for alleged sexual assault
A statute of limitations issue prevents prosecutors in Pennsylvania from filing charges against the Patriots player.
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Sep 18th 2019, 10:25 PM
Sacked nursing home care worker 'found asleep on the job' was not unfairly dismissed - WRC
The worker was found to move chairs out of the view of CCTV cameras.
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Feb 15th 2019, 7:36 AM
Mourinho avoids disciplinary action following bizarre bottle-throwing antics
The Man United boss threw a rack containing water bottles at the end of his side’s crucial Champions League win over Young Boys.
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Nov 28th 2018, 7:39 PM
Bendtner to serve 50-day prison sentence for assaulting taxi driver after dropping appeal
The Denmark international was found guilty earlier this month after the victim reportedly suffered a broken jaw.
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Nov 21st 2018, 5:54 PM
'The result stands': EPCR reject Bath's request for Toulouse replay
The tournament organisers say Irish referee Andrew Brace didn’t end the match early.
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Oct 23rd 2018, 3:44 PM
Salah avoids prosecution for allegedly using mobile phone while driving
Merseyside Police have confirmed they have insufficient evidence to prosecute the Liverpool star.
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Oct 11th 2018, 10:29 PM
Modric given suspended prison sentence in Spanish tax case
The World Cup finalist has been hit with a fine of just over €348,000.
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Sep 22nd 2018, 2:08 PM
Henry will not be Bordeaux coach, says club president
Bordeaux president Stephane Martin says negotiations with Thierry Henry have ended.
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Aug 28th 2018, 8:15 PM
No punishment for Scotland or England over Murrayfield tunnel incident
Six Nations Rugby has concluded its investigation.
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Feb 28th 2018, 12:20 PM
'Do I feel pressure to start Joey at 10? No, there's no issues like that at all'
Leo Cullen has dismissed the idea of Joey Carbery having to leave Leinster in search of game time at 10.
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Nov 23rd 2017, 6:09 PM
Fifa rejects Leicester appeal over signing of €30 million midfielder
Adrien Silva is facing an uncertain few months after Fifa refused to sanction his deadline day transfer.
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Oct 4th 2017, 11:07 AM
Cullen: 'Disruption to group is minimal as neither player was due to start'
The Leinster head coach says he had already picked his starting XV for tomorrow before the visa debacle.
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Sep 15th 2017, 3:06 PM
There's a very plausible theory that the lyrics of Harry Styles' new song are all about Taylor Swift
Let’s analyse.
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May 10th 2017, 9:22 AM
No action to be taken over alleged bite on George North
The citing commissioner concluded that no act of foul play was carried out.
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Mar 20th 2017, 11:47 PM
Ireland agree to close the roof for Cardiff clash with Wales
Joe Schmidt has opted to go for a shut roof, with scattered showers forecast for Cardiff.
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Mar 9th 2017, 3:14 PM
Woman who claimed Donald Trump raped her when she was 13 drops lawsuit
The case has been voluntarily dismissed.
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Nov 5th 2016, 12:22 PM
Dublin will not appeal for an All-Ireland final replay
“Very disappointed” Dubs congratulate Cork on their All-Ireland six-in-a-row.
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Sep 26th 2016, 1:21 PM
A judge brilliantly dismissed a case against Taylor Swift using Taylor Swift lyrics
Mover over, Judge Judy. We have a new favourite judge.
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Nov 12th 2015, 5:55 PM
Neymar: I know nothing of Manchester United
It’s not happening, United fans.
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Aug 30th 2015, 12:12 PM
The mystery of Billy Hurley III's missing father has been solved
Almost two weeks after disappearing, Billy Hurley III’s father has been found safe.
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Aug 1st 2015, 9:38 AM
What happens if you're imprisoned for a crime you didn't commit?
The Innocence Project came to attention this week after securing a posthumous pardon for Harry Gleeson – but most of their cases are live ones.
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Apr 5th 2015, 8:00 PM
Brian Cody really doesn't want to get into talking about Barry Kelly again
Cody was in no mood yesterday to discuss his controversial comments aimed at the All-Ireland final referee.
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Feb 11th 2015, 8:56 PM
Gardaí identify body of German man eight years after discovery in Galway woods
After a facial reconstruction image was released to the media in Germany, the man’s brother came forward and DNA profiles confirmed his identity this month.
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Sep 24th 2014, 4:24 PM
No more consultations on salary waivers for NAMA/NTMA staff on over €200k
Finance Minister Michael Noonan said there will be no further discussions with three members of staff who refused to waive 15 per cent of their salaries.
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May 10th 2013, 7:15 AM
No charges for Chelsea fan over 'monkey' gesture
The 28-year-old man was arrested after pictures appeared to show him directing the gesture at Danny Welbeck.
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Dec 13th 2012, 4:33 PM
Closure of Armstrong probe could affect federal investigations
After another failed investigation, some are wondering whether the US government should continue the pursuit of athletes who are suspected of cheating with performance-enhancing drugs.
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Feb 6th 2012, 7:44 AM
Prosecutors close Armstrong inquiry, no charges
Federal prosecutors in America have dropped their investigation into seven-time Tour de France champion, Lance Armstrong.
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Feb 3rd 2012, 10:44 PM
Ricky Nixon escapes sex and drugs charges
The man who drove the recruitment of young Irish GAA stars found himself at the centre of a major controversy when footage aired of him in his underwear in the hotel room of a 17-year-old girl.
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Aug 1st 2011, 1:35 PM