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# Joke

Last year
2022
Manchester City’s plan was to go 2-0 down, jokes Pep Guardiola
The Etihad outfit scored three goals in six minutes to beat Aston Villa 3-2 on Sunday
# Humour
Snooker star Judd Trump sees the funny side as he plays joke on referee
The 32-year-old distracted Ben Williams then moved a ball to pretend to give himself an easier shot – to the amusement of the Crucible crowd.
All time
# issue
Wimbledon courts under fire after Serena exit and Kyrgios says 'it's a joke'
The American superstar twice fell to the floor of Centre Court, struggling to get back to her feet on the second occasion.
# Joke
Jurgen Klopp pokes fun at Gary Neville over lockdown rants
The former England international has criticised Premier League chiefs for being slow to give updates on their restart plans.
# problems
Dutch great Van Basten suspended by broadcaster for Nazi quip
The 55-year-old made the comment on Fox Sports’ pay-to-view channel.
# Joke
Trippier: Diego Costa calls me 'Rooney' 10 times a day
The England international has opened up on his summer move to Atletico and how he has adapted to life in the Spanish capital.
# New Face
Van den Berg: I thought Liverpool talk was a joke
The 17-year-old Dutch defender has completed a move to Anfield.
# Joke
The gold and silver medalists from the Rio 2016 women's marathon have now been banned for doping
Silver medalist Eunice Jepkirui Kirwa has today been suspended for four years having been provisionally banned since last month.
# Complaints
Tralee Advertiser apologises for publishing 'racist joke'
The newspaper said the story was published in error.
# Joke
'Salah is going to claim all three goals' – Henderson mocks Kane in Golden Boot race
The Spurs striker’s successful attempt to claim a controversial goal last week caught the attention of the Liverpool captain.
# Trouble
NFL player arrested over airport bomb 'joke'
Trevor Davis was detained on Sunday for comments made during security-related questions.
# Joke
Benoit Assou-Ekotto laughs off porn star claims
Harry Redknapp had suggested that the former Tottenham defender was looking for a career change.
# friesian
BBC apologises for Tommy Tiernan joke about Arlene Foster
The comedian was appearing on Radio Foyle in Derry.
# humanity
'I wish I had a pound for every time I offended someone. Wait, I do': Gervais defends 'dead babies' joke
The comedian came under fire after a recently bereaved couple walked out of his show.
'I thought Barcelona interest was a joke'
Jasper Cillessen admitted he was surprised to hear of the La Liga club’s interest.
# rib tickler
This is the funniest joke of the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The award went to British comic Masai Graham.
# celebrity version
Every single person seemed to make the same joke about Celebrity Big Brother
“Seriously though, a celebrity version of celebrity BB would work well.”
# Australian Rules
Australian sports chief apologises for joking about 'drowning' this journalist
He described her as a “black widow”, and his comments have caused a kerfuffle in Australia.
# Joke
'It's happened again' - Arsenal goalkeeper Szczesny mocks Tottenham
Gunners fans are revelling in Spurs’ season-ending collapse, meaning they could celebrate ‘St Totteringham’s Day’.
# Bad taste
Kildare news outlet issues apology for 'Paddy Jihaddy' April Fools' Day joke
KildareNow has said that the article was not posted by a member of its editorial team.
# Quiz
Can you tell the Friends joke from just one scene?
Could you *be* a bigger Friends fan?
# Joke
Chris Smalling now known as Pele - Van Gaal
Renowned for mixing up names, Manchester United manager the Dutch coach was at it again on Friday.
# stiff opposition
Australian man in five year battle to use penis doodle as his signature
Jared Hyams said it all started as a joke but when he received such opposition from government agencies he wanted to know why.
Voices
Was Chris Gayle being sexist or was it a bit of fun?
Sexual harassment hasn’t gone away, it’s just taken on ever new forms, writes Lorraine Courtney.
# Reaction
'As long as we're not in Saipan we'll be alright' - Roy Keane on Euros qualification
The Corkonian had high praise for Ireland’s two-goal hero Jon Walters.
# LOL
This rugby joke is absolutely taking over Irish social media
It was even on Morning Ireland today.
# rugby gags
This rugby joke has absolutely taken over Irish social media
“An Englishman walks into a bar…” “Don’t go any further. I’ve heard it.”
# Your Say
Poll: Have you ever been the victim of a sexist joke at work?
A new study has found that four in five women have been targeted.
# you idiot
Watch what happened when an idiot YouTuber jumped into the River Thames on a dare
End this world.
# Oops
Israeli minister's wife apologises for 'stupid' tweet about Obama
The talk-show host tweeted a joke comparing the US President to a cup of weak, black coffee.
# breakin' up
This girl's April Fools' joke backfired in the worst way possible
Probably best not to joke in matters of the heart.
# Humbled
ROG enjoyed his Late Late one liner at the time... but it turns out his wife wasn't a big fan
The Irish rugby legend has apologised for his comment about his wife last Friday.
# Hoax
Passenger arrested for writing Ebola on an Aer Lingus coffee cup
Two female passengers and a male passenger were arrested at the scene.
# Breaking Bad
Girl could be banned from graduation because of rude science joke
Back that ass up.
# Hoax
Dozens of teenagers are now tweeting bomb threats to American Airlines
Yes, it’s a thing.
# Joke
Dutch girl (14) arrested for making joke threat to airline on Twitter
The 14-year-old tweeted American Airlines saying “hello, my name’s Ibrahim and I’m from Afghanistan. I’m part of Al Qaida and on June 1st I’m gonna do something really big bye”.
# Joke
Tweeting an airline to say you're a member of Al-Qaeda isn't a great idea, apparently
Especially when you end up being reported to the FBI.
# humanity v2.0
Groupon are offering you the opportunity to become a cyborg
Seriously.
# duped
Someone on Facebook fell for satirical article claiming the Spire was robbed
We’re sure he’s not the only one…
# the ultimate prank
Irish lads prank their housemate by building a wall through his room
Watch the video here.