3 h. ago Israeli soccer game abandoned after rioting rival fans throw flares and smoke grenades

Police officers were among dozens of people injured during rioting between rival fans at a soccer game in Tel Aviv, Israeli authorities said

Sport

2 w. ago Swearing, booing and spitting: is crowd behaviour out of control?

As Ryder Cup fans throw beer at players’ wives, we investigate if fans’ conduct has got worse or changed little since ancient Athens when Plato bemoaned the mobThe abuse hurled at Europe’s golfers in the Ryder Cup elicited gasps and dismay on both sides of the Atlantic. The crowd at the Bethpage Black course in New York graduated from boos and heckles to homophobic slurs and insults aimed at players’ wives. The first-tee master of ceremonies set the tone by leading a chant of “fuck you, Rory!”, putting Rory McIlroy firmly in the crosshairs – along with his wife, who was hit with a beer cup.After initially playing it down, American golf officials apologised and said some fan behaviour had “crossed the line”, but the affair has left a nagging sense of unease. What if the line has in fact moved? What if accepted codes of crowd behaviour have changed? Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago JoJo Siwa furious as she halts concert to throw fan out over cruel jibe

Former Dance Moms and Celebrity Big Brother star JoJo Siwa was caught on camera looking less than impressed by a concert goer before having them thrown out of her gig

Politics

3 w. ago Rory McIlroy and wife Erica put on a united front after Ryder Cup fans throw toxic taunts at star over personal life

McIlroy was tormented about Erica, his ex-fiancee tennis star Caroline Wozniacki and other aspects of his personal life by fans as he conquered the Bethpage course.

Events

3 w. ago European giants set to face Celtic and Rangers in Glasgow with NO away fans after major UEFA crackdown

CELTIC and Rangers are set to face Roma in the Europa League with no away fans in Glasgow, with UEFA ready to throw the book at the Italian giants. Both the Old Firm clubs are due to host the Serie A side in the Europa League this season within a month - with Roma due...

Sport

3 w. ago Blackburn vs Ipswich decision made as EFL release statement on abandoned game

Blackburn Rovers were leading Ipswich Town 1-0 when their Championship clash was abandoned in the 79th minute due to heavy rainfall at Ewood Park on Saturday

Events

3 w. ago European soccer body UEFA moves toward vote to suspend Israel

European soccer body UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend its member federation Israel over the war in Gaza, people familiar with the proposal told The Associated Press on Thursday

Politics

4 w. ago Rangers v Hibs cup tie halted at Ibrox as fans throw bouncy balls on to pitch

Disruption was planned as protest against head coach Martin

Politics