However, others were quick to warn of the study’s limitations, pointing out that it showed no clear evidence that playing football could increase the risk of developing dementia. What’s more, neither genetic or wider aspects… Read More
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Paul Nuttall admits claim he lost close friends at Hillsborough was false
The Ukip leader, Paul Nuttall, is facing more questions about Hillsborough after being forced to admit that claims on his website about losing close friends in the disaster were false. In an interview with… Read More
Police say 350 people have come forward to report child sex abuse in football
In a statement the national #police chiefs’ council lead for child protection, chief constable Simon Bailey, said: “We continue to encourage those who have been the victim of child sexual abuse to report it, regardless… Read More
Carlsen v Karjakin: it’s sudden death in World Chess Championship
“We’re not at the penalty stage yet. We’re at extra time,” Carlsen said after Monday’s match, making a football analogy. “I understand if sometimes both teams are not trying to score in the last minute… Read More
Olympic organisers put deadlines ahead of lives, claims Rio labour inspector
Olympic organisers have put deadlines ahead of lives, resulting in the deaths of almost a dozen construction workers, according to Rio de Janeiro’s chief inspector of labour conditions. Before a memorial ceremony for the… Read More
USA cyclist Tejay van Garderen withdraws from Olympics over Zika virus
Health officials have concluded that Zika infections, a mosquito-borne virus, in pregnant women can cause microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size that can lead to severe developmental problems in babies. “Although… Read More
Russians expected to be among failed doping tests from 2008 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has announced that 31 Olympians from 12 countries, spanning six sports, are set to be banned from competing at Rio after retrospective target testing on urine samples from 2008. The IOC… Read More
Tokyo Olympics: €1.3m payment to secret account raises questions over 2020 Games | Sport | The Guardian
The alleged payment of around €1.3m (£1.03m), now believed to be under scrutiny by French police, will increase pressure on the International Olympic Committee to investigate properly links between Diack’s regime and the bidding race… Read More