Sean Kearns

3 days ago | bbc.com | Sean Kearns

Southgate became the fourth England manager in history to be knighted, after Sir Walter Winterbottom, Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson. Asked if he missed parts of the job, Southgate said it was a relief to no longer carry the expectations of a nation.

6 days ago | au.sports.yahoo.com | Sean Kearns

Those who commit acts of violence against match officials in Italy could now be sentenced to time in prison. The Italian government modified its penal code on Friday to give match officials the same legal protection as police officers and other public officials. AdvertisementThe law change, which followed a rise in cases of assault against referees, means perpetrators could face much tougher penalties for pushing, hitting or threatening match officials. "Sport is loyalty and sharing.

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Sean Kearns

Those who commit acts of violence against match officials in Italy could now be sentenced to time in prison. The Italian government modified its penal code on Friday to give match officials the same legal protection as police officers and other public officials. The law change, which followed a rise in cases of assault against referees, means perpetrators could face much tougher penalties for pushing, hitting or threatening match officials. "Sport is loyalty and sharing.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sean Kearns

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Quincy Promes joined Dubai United in 2024Former Ajax winger Quincy Promes has been extradited to the Netherlands, where he will serve a seven-and-a-half year prison sentence for drug trafficking and aggravated assault. The 33-year-old was arrested in Dubai last week following a request by the Dutch police.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Sean Kearns

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Indiana Pacers have never won an NBA Championship The NBA Finals will be decided by a winner-takes-all game seven for the first time in nine years after the Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 in game six to level the series. A fine attacking display from the Pacers, which included 20 points for Obi Toppin off the bench, stopped the Thunder from claiming the Championship in Indianapolis.