Tag: Violence in sports
Column: The NHL embarrasses itself again as MMA On Ice
The National Hockey League is an embarrassment.
This is not a...
‘Football City, USA’ killings raise sport safety concerns
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Any visitor to Rock Hill, South Carolina, soon learns that “Football City, USA” basks in the glory of the dozens...
Man United works with police to identify violent protesters
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United will work with police to identify the fans who forced open an Old Trafford door before invading the pitch...
English FA opens inquiry to assess Super League sanctions
MANCHESTER, England — The English Football Association has opened an inquiry into the Super League rebellion and sought evidence from the six English clubs...
Man United violence the peak of toxic fan-owner relationship
MANCHESTER, England — The storming of Old Trafford crystalized 16 years of disconnect between Manchester United fans and its distant ownership.
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This Date in Baseball
April 29
1918 — Center fielder Tris Speaker executed the fourth...
Suit: LSU insulated athletes, coaches from victims’ claims
NEW ORLEANS — Seven women have filed a federal class action lawsuit against Louisiana State University, its governing board and several former and current...
Schalke tightens security after fans attack relegated team
Schalke has tightened security and will file a criminal complaint against its own fans following a violent attack on players and staff after the...
Ex-NFL pro who killed 6 was ID’d by phone found at scene
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Police were able to quickly identify a former NFL player as the primary suspect in a shooting at a South Carolina...
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
April 27
1909 — The Chicago White Sox win their third...