# speaking up

This year

2023

# Sanction

Cork City hands lifetime bans to two fans who aimed chants at Rovers manager Stephen Bradley

Bradley said those responsible should spend a day on a hospital ward to understand the severity of their actions.

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Jun 1st 2023, 4:17 PM

# Sanction

Cork City hands lifetime bans to two fans who aimed chants at Stephen Bradley

The Shamrock Rovers manager said those responsible should spend a day on a hospital ward to understand the severity of their actions.

7.3k

Updated

Jun 1st 2023, 3:11 PM

# speaking up

Real Madrid file hate crime complaint after Vinicius targeted by racist abuse

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior opened up on the disgusting abuse he has received after game with Valencia had to be paused.

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May 22nd 2023, 10:30 PM

Last year

2022

# speaking up

Bale says Wales can 'shed a light on the problems' in Qatar during World Cup

Bale has echoed the Football Association of Wales’ determination to speak out on human rights and LGBT issues surrounding the World Cup.

3.7k

Nov 14th 2022, 8:59 PM

# speaking up

Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins reveals he was sexually groomed by a coach at the age of 13

The 2012 Tour de France winner and three-time Olympic champion said he did not feel he could speak up at the time.

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Apr 19th 2022, 8:10 AM

All time

# speaking up

'I've got a text off one or two fellas saying they've now gone and spoke to someone'

Ireland’s Keith Earls says he takes pride in the reaction he’s received since opening up about his mental health.

38.0k

Nov 19th 2021, 12:00 PM

# speaking up

'I’ll support Cliodhna, she’s my teammate' - Eddy's comments leave Ireland squad in difficult position

Ireland players Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe and Nichola Fryday were asked about Anthony Eddy’s recent interview during a team media event today.

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Nov 10th 2021, 5:00 PM

# speaking up

Andy Murray welcomes ATP investigation into allegations against Alexander Zverev

Zverev denies the claims made by his former girlfriend Olga Sharypova, which first surfaced nearly a year ago.

7.1k

Oct 6th 2021, 10:15 PM

# speaking up

'My lane has been given to lessons at times when I go training' - Paralympic champion Keane

Ellen Keane says that access is often a problem for her compared with Olympic athletes.

31.2k

Sep 15th 2021, 6:17 PM

# speaking up

'We don't want it to happen' - Henderson leads Liverpool players in united front against Super League

A number of the club’s squad have posted identical messages on social media.

20.7k

Apr 20th 2021, 10:03 PM

# speaking up

Ryan confident Ireland can find quick fix for communication issues

The squad’s communication on the pitch was flagged as an issue by attack coach Mike Catt.

10.9k

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Feb 25th 2021, 8:31 AM

# black lives matter

Sterling calls for black managers to be given 'right opportunities' in football

‘It’s not just taking the knee, it is about giving people the chance they deserve.’

3.9k

Jun 9th 2020, 7:48 AM

# speaking up

McPhail comes out fighting for Rovers as critics over 'B Team' mount

‘The Limerick thing, people keep thinking we jumped in and seen a gap there. We didn’t. We were always going to apply,’ the Hoops’ sporting director insisted.

9.8k

Feb 5th 2020, 6:21 PM

# speaking up

Lancaster pushing Leinster's introverts to come out of their shells

‘What I found over here is a lot of the players are quiet, they are detail-orientated.’

18.6k

Nov 26th 2019, 3:28 PM

# speaking up

Get your voice heard: How to be more assertive in meetings

Use your body language and choose words carefully.

1.2k

Jun 8th 2018, 5:13 PM

# speaking up

Agger: 'Brendan Rodgers didn't appreciate what I contributed at Liverpool'

The Danish skipper says the breakdown of his relationship with the Reds’ manager led to his departure from the club.

4.9k

Sep 22nd 2014, 2:39 PM

# Collision Course

IRB 'don't believe' in Anglo-French European Cup venture

“We strongly believe it should be a European competition,” declared IRB chief executive Brett Gosper.

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Sep 18th 2013, 10:44 PM