Sydney Sweeney responds strongly after backlash to nude sports ad
‘This is what women in sport look like’ A viral sports gambling advert which stars actress Sydney Sweeney has incited the reaction of many female athletes. The controversial ad features Sweeney naked but she is seen using various pieces of sporting equipment to cover parts of her body. Many have criticised the way it sexualizes […]
2 days ago
Sandro Tonali’s return date set after getting hit with new ban and fine
Tonali is currently serving a suspension from football Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been given a suspended two-month ban for breaching the Football Association’s gambling rules. Tonali has been serving a 10-month ban from football since October after the FA found him guilty of betting on matches while in Italy. The FA also revealed […]
2 years ago
Sandro Tonali has “high chance” of playing this weekend, despite 10-month ban
The Italian international was banned from football on Thursday In a surprising turn of events, Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has heavily hinted that 23-year-old midfielder Sandro Tonali could be involved in the Magpies trip to play Wolves in the Premier League this weekend. Howe was speaking at a press conference ahead of Saturday’s 5.30pm […]
3 years ago
Ivan Toney releases statement amid reports he is being investigated over gambling allegations
Toney has responded to the reports. Ivan Toney has revealed that he is “assisting the FA with their enquiries” in light of reports that he is being investigated for gambling on football. The Sun reported that the Brentford forward was at the centre of a probe of historical betting allegations which date back to a period […]
4 years ago
Betting companies set to be banned from football shirt sponsor deals
Nine Premier League clubs currently have betting firms as their main sponsors The UK government is expected to place a ban on betting companies sponsoring football shirts. A review into the country’s gambling laws is ongoing, with a report expected to be published in the months ahead. According to the Daily Mail, this is almost […]
5 years ago
The GAA made the right call but we could not afford to continue to gamble with players’ lives
The GAA are used to making high stakes bets. There was the special Dublin committee headed by former GAA President Seán McCague and former chairman of the Dublin GAA County Board John Bailey that allocated the necessary resources to help transform Dublin into the juggernaut they we see today. There was the GAA’s decision in […]
9 years ago