The Irish Times

Fulham seal Premier League return as Mitrovic starts party early against Preston

Serbian striker scores twice to make it 40 goals for the season

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 22:02

Championship round-up: Norwich move seven points clear

Ireland’s Conor Hourihane, Shane Long and Scott Hogan all among the goals

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 17:59

Brexit: Smaller parties forge election alliance to shore up Remain seats

Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru and Greens agree deal, as Labour opts to go it alone

Thu Nov 07 2019 - 17:25

Tory MP candidate said women should ‘keep their knickers on’

Nick Conrad, former BBC presenter, made comments while discussing rape case in 2014

Thu Nov 07 2019 - 15:39

Do Ronaldo allegations show #MeToo has reached football?

Movement had a significant impact in other industries and may now do so in football

Thu Oct 11 2018 - 06:45

Ched Evans ‘delighted’ after re-signing for Sheffield United

Joins club from Chesterfield after being released in 2012 following rape conviction

Mon May 08 2017 - 17:14

Many rape victims still face court questioning on sexual history

Three in 10 rape trials involve questions about complainant’s sexual history

Mon Mar 27 2017 - 05:58

‘A lot needs to happen’ for Ched Evans to return to Wales fold

Evans has resumed his career at Chesterfield where he has scored four times in 12 games

Wed Nov 02 2016 - 14:46

Wales footballer Ched Evans found not guilty of raping teenager

Evans spent 2½ years in prison for rape, but his original conviction was quashed

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 14:56

Chesterfield sign Ched Evans on one-year contract

Three months before his rape retrial begins the former Wales international agrees deal

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 15:41

Ched Evans wins appeal against rape conviction

Former Sheffield United player, who faces retrial, spent two-and-a-half years in jail

Thu Apr 21 2016 - 10:13

Ched Evans rape conviction referred to court of appeal

Watchdog says decision made on basis of new information which could have aided defence

Mon Oct 05 2015 - 14:55

Sheffield United to drop Jessica Ennis-Hill’s name from stand

Olympic gold medalist previously asked for it to be removed if club resigned Ched Evans

Tue Jun 16 2015 - 15:02

Ched Evans submits ‘fresh evidence’ in rape case review

Former footballer released from prison last year after serving half of five-year sentence

Wed Jan 28 2015 - 19:04

Stephen Dawson still looking for answers despite having his name cleared

Midfielder happy nine-month nightmare over ‘spot-fixing’ allegations is over

Fri Jan 16 2015 - 01:00

Oldham Athletic owner Simon Corney prepared to sell

Admits League One club underestimated the fury drawn to potential Ched Evans signing

Tue Jan 13 2015 - 13:11

Tipping point: Idea that sports stars can be role models is unrealistic

Tiger Woods’ performance after his ex-wife took a club to his car remains a nadir of cynicism

Mon Jan 12 2015 - 16:22

Ched Evans a player ‘in other circumstances we wouldn’t be able to afford’

Oldham pulled out of deal on Thursday but director Barry Owen has no regrets over bid

Sun Jan 11 2015 - 11:49

Steve Bruce gave Oldham support over Evans deal

Hull City boss one of three Premier League managers to contact Oldham chairman Simon Corney

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 11:04

Gordon Taylor apologises for Evans-Hillsborough comparison

PFA chief executive likened families campaign for justice to convicted rapist Evans

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 09:16

Oldham Athletic abandon attempt to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans

Evans apologises for the first time for the “effects” of events leading to rape conviction

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 01:00

Ched Evans blames ‘mob rule’ for collapse of Oldham deal

‘Unbearable pressure’ including death threats forced club’s hand

Thu Jan 08 2015 - 18:37

Oldham Athletic expect to sign Ched Evans this week

Club remain intent on signing striker despite petition against reaching 65,000 signatures

Wed Jan 07 2015 - 11:40

Oldham must choose between money and morals

League One club under scrutiny after failing to rule out a move for convicted rapist Evans

Tue Jan 06 2015 - 10:19

Oldham Athletic board to hold Ched Evans meeting

UK Labour party leader Ed Miliband says he wouldn’t take Evans on for lack of remorse

Mon Jan 05 2015 - 11:17

Thousands sign Ched Evans Oldham Athletic petition

League One club could offer convicted rapist the chance to return to professional football

Mon Jan 05 2015 - 08:57

League One club to sign Ched Evans

Striker served two-and-a-half years of five-year sentence after being found guilty of rape

Sun Jan 04 2015 - 12:36

Ched Evans’ squalid story pitches vital questions about sport’s status in society

Legally he can be hired but in reality no club is likely to risk public criticism by doing so

Mon Dec 29 2014 - 06:00

Oldham Athletic deny Ched Evans training rumours

Tranmere Rovers also confirm Evans won’t be invited to train with the club

Mon Dec 01 2014 - 10:57

Garda reach out to crime victims with new ‘support centres’

Specially trained gardaí will help people traumatised from violent and sexual crimes

Tue Nov 25 2014 - 17:36

The Morning Sports Briefing

Taylor does it again, Schmidt leads from the front, Lowry runs his luck, Tiger’s new trainer, Ched Evans set for six new offers and the rest of your morning’s sport headlines

Mon Nov 24 2014 - 08:45

Jennifer O’Connell: Bill Cosby story highlights troubling societal attitudes to consent

A woman’s taste for Jim Beam or Pinot Noir does not make her fair game

Mon Nov 24 2014 - 05:45

Sheffield United u-turn on Ched Evans welcomed

Club praised for decision not to allow convicted rapist to use facilities for training

Fri Nov 21 2014 - 09:12

Sheffield United withdraw training offer for former player Ched Evans

‘The reaction to this has been at an intensity that could not have been anticipated when first announced’

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 21:43

Stuart Gilhooly insists Ched Evans the ‘victim of a witch hunt’

PFAI solicitor was responding to criticism of his article comparing footballer’s treatment to the Guildford Four

Tue Nov 18 2014 - 17:35

PFAI removes article defending convicted rapist Ched Evans

Solicitor had likened footballer’s treatment to that of the Guildford Four and the Birmingham Six

Tue Nov 18 2014 - 11:40

The Morning Sports Briefing

Klinsmann talks Keane, Katie opens her title defence, battle of the outhalfs, a ban on mobile phones for rugby World Cup, Ireland’s 2023 bid and the rest of your morning’s sport headlines

Tue Nov 18 2014 - 08:31