Tag: players

Camogie Association agrees minimum conditions for county players

The Camogie Association has said they have proposed a minimum player charter following discussions with the GPA and engagement with its counties. The proposed Charter will build on the current Government Inter County Support Scheme and will be financially supported by the Camogie Association. The charter will include contributions towards player expenses and supports. In […]

Man City fined £120,000 after players surrounded referee against Tottenham

Manchester City have been fined £120,000 (€138,000) after their players surrounded referee Simon Hooper in the 94th minute of their 3-3 draw with Tottenham earlier this month. Hooper made the contentious call to bring play back after he initially played advantage following Emerson Royal’s mistimed challenge on Erling Haaland. Haaland was able to get back […]

Pep Guardiola calls for change amid increasing fixture burden on players

Pep Guardiola has called for change as the fixture burden on players continues to increase. The Manchester City manager was speaking in light of FIFA’s decision to expand the Club World Cup to a 32-team tournament from 2025. Guardiola insists he is not against the new event in principle – and City are already guaranteed […]

How should sports leagues handle unvaccinated players?

“The 360” shows you diverse perspectives on the day’s top stories and debates. What’s happening The question of how to deal with employees who won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine is something that every business in the U.S. has had to answer. Professional sports leagues are no different. The issue came to a head this week […]

Sean McDermott says Bills players supportive after 9/11 comments

A day after meeting with his players, Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott told reporters Friday that their “support was clear” after he apologized for referencing the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks during training camp four years ago. The comments — in which McDermott is said to have used the hijackers as an example of individuals […]