Tag: Violence in sports
‘People are scared’ as gang activity fuels Portland violence
PORTLAND, Ore. — When Oregon’s most populous city had a rampant gang problem 30 years ago, Portland detectives were stunned if they found more...
Police at nerve center in The Hague share Euro 2020 intel
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Policing a 24-team soccer tournament in 11 cities scattered across 10 countries was always going to be tough even before...
Braves OF Ozuna arrested on domestic violence charge
NEW YORK — Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested Saturday on charges of aggravated assault strangulation and misdemeanor family violence.
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Column: Boorish fans have us longing for cardboard cutouts
The good thing about cardboard cutouts: At least you don't have to worry about them spitting on a player, or dumping a box of...
Man United fans attacked ahead of Europa League final
GDANSK, Poland — Manchester United fans were attacked outside a bar in Gdansk on the eve of the Europa League final, the club said...
Chase Elliott’s spotter suspended by NASCAR, team
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The spotter for defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott has been suspended by NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports after his domestic...
American Jews take stock of internal divisions, antisemitism
As fighting between Israel and Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers raged before last week's cease-fire, U.S. rabbinical student Max Buchdahl wanted to be considerate of...
Red Star Belgrade fans riot during Serbian title celebration
BELGRADE, Serbia — Several people have been injured and more than 100 Red Star Belgrade fans were arrested after violent clashes during boisterous celebrations...
German police say many hurt in violence after Dresden game
DRESDEN, Germany — Police in the German city of Dresden said Monday that 185 of their officers were hurt in clashes with fans celebrating...
Union’s Jose Martínez suspended for 2 additional games
NEW YORK — Philadelphia Union midfielder Jose Martínez was suspended for two additional games and fined an undisclosed amount by MLS on Friday for...
