Advertisement

Readers like you keep news free for everyone.

More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can help keep paywalls away.

Support us today
Not now
Saturday 30 September 2023 Dublin: 15°C

# In the clear

Last month
August 2023
# In the clear
All Blacks lock Barrett avoids Rugby World Cup ban
Barrett was shown a red card in last weekend’s record loss to South Africa.
8.4k
13
Aug 28th 2023, 5:42 PM
All time
# In the clear
Galway boost as Higgins' suspension overturned ahead of All-Ireland camogie final
Defender was shown a straight red card in the semi-final in a case of mistaken identity.
4.3k
2
Sep 8th 2021, 6:52 PM
# In the clear
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro tests negative for coronavirus
Bolsonaro’s communications chief tested positive for Covid-19 after last weekend’s trip to the US during which both men met with Donald Trump.
17.7k
15
Mar 13th 2020, 6:50 PM
# decision
Saracens escape points deduction and are fined just €50,000 at hearing
The English club are free to face Leinster in the quarter-finals, although EPCR can appeal the decision.
24.8k
30
Feb 7th 2020, 10:15 PM
# In the clear
Ulster's Treadwell cleared following Champions Cup disciplinary hearing
Treadwell had been cited for his tackle on Tom Ellis during Ulster’s Champions Cup win against Bath.
4.0k
8
Feb 6th 2020, 5:28 PM
# In the clear
Euro 2020 excluded from proposed Wada ban on hosts Russia
Russia are clear to host next year’s tournament despite the ban
3.6k
7
Nov 26th 2019, 3:25 PM
# In the clear
Relief for Trevor Clarke after injury fears threatened to spoil his return to England
Clarke was stretchered off during a game for Rotherham’s U23s on the same day his signing was announced.
5.5k
3
Aug 1st 2019, 1:03 PM
# In the clear
Wexford forward free for All-Ireland semi-final after appeal over 'abusive language towards referee'
Aidan Nolan was initially handed a two-match ban for the incident.
7.8k
13
Jul 12th 2019, 7:06 PM
# In the clear
Former Man United striker Rossi escapes drugs ban
Rossi is free to sign for a new club after he was told he would not serve a drugs ban.
5.8k
1
Oct 1st 2018, 8:50 PM
# In the clear
Russia's World Cup hero cleared of wrongdoing by anti-doping agency
There was no evidence to suggest Denis Cheryshev had used a banned substance.
3.6k
3
Sep 13th 2018, 6:04 PM
# In the clear
Boost for Clare as attacker cleared to play in Munster hurling final against Cork
David Reidy was sent-off last Sunday in action against Limerick.
7.9k
11
Jun 23rd 2018, 6:00 PM
# In the clear
Russia's Olympic ban has been lifted after 'the most difficult months in the history of Russian sports'
The IOC has deemed the nation compliant after the remaining drug tests from the Winter Olympics were negative.
2.0k
3
Feb 28th 2018, 5:21 PM
# In the clear
Fifa clear Man United of any wrongdoing in €100 million deal for Pogba
But disciplinary proceedings have now been opened against Juventus.
3.1k
21
Jun 21st 2017, 8:37 AM
# In the clear
Review finds that Munster followed all protocols in Murray incident
The scrum-half was at the centre of a controversial incident last weekend.
5.7k
9
Jan 21st 2017, 3:08 PM
# In the clear
Delight for Clare as midfielder gets red card overturned before Kerry Croke Park clash
Cathal O’Connor was sent-off in last Saturday’s win over Roscommon.
7.6k
9
Jul 27th 2016, 9:52 PM
# peaceful protest
Deputy Lord Mayor cleared of charges over Greyhound protest
Perry, who is also Deputy Lord Mayor, was supporting the 78 workers involved in the dispute.
12.2k
20
Apr 7th 2016, 3:02 PM
# In the clear
Neil Lennon keeps job after Bolton investigate newspaper claims about his private life
The club released a statement on their official website today.
33.4k
0
Dec 22nd 2015, 6:00 PM
# In the clear
'Diarmuid is a top man, I would have been very sorry if he couldn't partake in the game'
Connolly’s clearance was great news for Dublin fans.
11.8k
16
Sep 8th 2015, 12:05 AM
# In the clear
Ireland won't be fined over 24-hour shifts for junior doctors
The European Court of Justice said there was not enough evidence put forward to show the Working Time Directive was not being implemented.
15.6k
27
Jul 9th 2015, 8:00 PM
# dirty words
This app could stop people who write dodgy tweets from losing their job
And the guy who set it up knows exactly what can go wrong.
12.8k
10
Apr 21st 2015, 9:21 PM
# In the clear
Mother of 'Kill All Taigs' facepaint girl will not be prosecuted
Prosecuters were not able to prove who posted the photo on Facebook.
21.0k
39
Mar 2nd 2015, 4:01 PM
# In the clear
Brian Cody cleared of misconduct for 'criminal' comments after All-Ireland final
However, the Kilkenny boss has been warned as to his future conduct.
22.0k
79
Oct 17th 2014, 3:54 PM
# In the clear
Relief for David Meyler as he escapes FA Cup final ban for 'stamp' on Januzaj
The midfielder is now available for the May 17th clash with Arsenal.
5.0k
8
May 7th 2014, 8:58 PM
# In the clear
Fellaini has 'no case to answer' over alleged spitting incident
The English FA looked at footage from the recent Manchester derby.
3.2k
6
Mar 31st 2014, 2:14 PM
# In the clear
Owen Farrell absolved of wrongdoing by RFU over £440 ticket sale
English rugby’s governing body has underlined that the out-half is a man of ‘utmost integrity.’
4.1k
0
Feb 28th 2014, 10:57 AM
# In the clear
Yaya Toure escapes ban for 'kick' on Van Wolfswinkel
Jose Mourinho won’t be happy to hear tonight’s news.
5.8k
8
Feb 10th 2014, 7:57 PM
# In the clear
Walcott to miss World Cup after rupturing knee ligaments
The Arsenal forward will be out for up to six months with the injury he picked up against Spurs over the weekend.
7.0k
35
Jan 6th 2014, 6:39 PM
# In the clear
Scratch that: It's just the 17 red cards now for Sergio Ramos
Good news for the Spanish international.
7.3k
3
Dec 18th 2013, 6:43 PM
# Seeing Red
Free man: Stoddart clear to face Leinster
The ERC have ruled that Morgan Stoddart’s controversial red card does not merit any additional sanction.
549
0
Oct 18th 2012, 2:48 PM
# In the clear
Smal mercies: Ireland forwards coach cleared for travel
The South African will take his place alongside Declan Kidney on plane to New Zealand.
319
0
May 11th 2012, 2:45 PM
# In the clear
Maguire and Burnett escape prosecution in snooker match-fixing probe
Snooker authorities promise independent investigation into irregular betting patterns during 2008 UK Championship match.
172
0
May 19th 2011, 12:26 PM