Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy excused from pre-trial hearing
A pre-trial hearing has taken place for Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy, who faces a string of sex crime allegations.
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Boris Becker jailed for two and a half years for breaking bankruptcy rules
Tennis ace Boris Becker has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for flouting the terms of his bankruptcy.
Boris Becker could be jailed as he faces bankruptcy sentencing
Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker could be sent to jail when he is sentenced for flouting the terms of his 2017 bankruptcy.
Robber threatened to cut Ashley Cole’s fingers off with pliers during break-in
An aggressive robber threatened to cut former England footballer Ashley Cole’s fingers off with pliers during a violent break-in at his home, a court has heard.
Football ban for Gillingham fan who pushed Blackburn's Tayo Edun at Priestfield Stadium
A football fan who assaulted a player during a match has been banned from attending his team’s games for three years.
Everton fan admits throwing plastic bottle at Aston Villa’s Matty Cash
An Everton fan has admitted assaulting Aston Villa footballer Matty Cash with a plastic bottle thrown from his seat.
Dover and Southend football fans fined after FA Cup clash
"Pathetic" football fans who clashed in a brawl bringing a town centre to a standstill have been fined.