Wayne Barnes: Rugby World Cup final referee describes impact of social media abuse
Former rugby union referee Wayne Barnes, who oversaw the World Cup final in October, speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about the impact of social media abuse towards him and his family. Barnes took charge of a record 111 Tests, including officiating at five World Cups, before retiring earlier this month. Source link
Wayne Barnes: Rugby World Cup final referee on social media abuse he and family faced
Retiring rugby World Cup referee Wayne Barnes speaks to BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan on social media abuse Former rugby union referee Wayne Barnes says people “don’t see the human side of refereeing” after describing the online abuse he and his family faced following the World Cup final. His wife, Polly, previously said Barnes received […]
Yorkshire Country Cricket Club foundation trustee removed over ‘discriminatory’ social media posts
Yorkshire says it has worked tirelessly to eradicate a culture at the club for which it was fined and docked points earlier this year A trustee has been removed from the board of Yorkshire Country Cricket Club’s charitable arm over “abusive and discriminatory” social media posts. Yorkshire Cricket Foundation (YCF) called an emergency meeting on […]
Bayern Munich say Noussair Mazraoui ‘rejects terror and war’ after pro-Palestine social media post
Mazraoui joined Bayern Munich in 2022 after his Ajax contract expired Bayern Munich say full-back Noussair Mazraoui “never meant to cause any irritation” by sharing a video in support of Palestine on Instagram. The Bundesliga champions “held a detailed and clarifying” meeting with the 25-year-old Morocco international this week following his post about the conflict […]
‘I want to win everything’ – Clement gives first Rangers media conference – Live
‘I want to win everything’ – Clement gives first Rangers media conference – Live – BBC Sport Summary Philippe Clement’s first media conference since his appointment as Rangers manager on Sunday The Belgian, 49, has signed a three-and-a-half year deal to succeed Michael Beale Rangers CEO James Bisgrove, who led the recruitment process, is also […]
Gary Lineker: New rules for BBC flagship presenters after social media row
The other TV shows that have been classed as flagship shows are Antiques Roadshow, Dragons’ Den, The One Show, major sporting events, Masterchef, Top Gear, Strictly Come Dancing, while for radio, the programmes are Radio 1’s Breakfast show with Greg James, plus Radio 2’s Breakfast with Zoe Ball, the mid-morning with Vernon Kay and the […]
Patrick Reed sees $750m defamation lawsuits against media dismissed
Patrick Reed won nine times on the PGA Tour before joining LIV Golf Patrick Reed has seen his $750m (£618m) defamation lawsuits against golf reporters and media outlets dismissed by a federal judge in Florida. The 2018 Masters champion was seeking damages from 18 parties, including The Golf Channel and its commentator Brandel Chamblee. Reed’s […]
Napoli 4-1 Udinese: Victor Osimhen scores in first game since mocking social media post
Victor Osimhen started and scored for Napoli following the club’s social media post mocking him Head coach Rudi Garcia says Victor Osimhen is “invested 100%” in Napoli after the striker scored in the first game since he was mocked by the club on social media. Osimhen scored his side’s second goal in a comfortable win […]