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Bukayo Saka has hit out at social media companies

Social media companies not doing enough, says Saka

England's Bukayo Saka said popular social media platforms are not doing enough to prevent online racist abuse after he was on the receiving end following his missed penalty in Sunday's European Championship final against Italy.

Soccer • 15 Jul 21

Naomi Osaka came under fire from French Open organisers

French Open deletes tweet on Osaka press blackout

The French Open has deleted a post on its Twitter feed which praised players for attending media conferences as Naomi Osaka's press boycott continued to overshadow the Grand Slam.

Tennis • 31 May 21

Thierry Henry feels that not enough is being done to tackle online racism

Henry to ditch social media in protest over racism

Former France international Thierry Henry said on Friday he will be disabling his social media accounts to protest against the platforms for not taking action over anonymous account holders who are guilty of racism and bullying online.

Instagram • 26 Mar 21

Alex Hartley said her tweet had been taken out of context

Sticky wicket for England cricketer as tweet sparks row

Players from England's men and women's cricket teams have had an online row following Alex Hartley's cheeky response to Joe Root's side suffering a two-day Test defeat to India.

Cricket • 26 Feb 21

Fox Sports commentator Sarah Jones and Shane Warne, with his baggy green cap which has been sold for more than $1 million

Shane Warne's green cap fetches AUS $1m for charity

Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne put his famous baggy green cap up for auction in aid of the victims of the wildfires in the country

Cricket • 10 Jan 20

Cartmel embroiled in Twitter controversy

Cartmel racecourse has apologised after offensive tweets appeared to be sent from its account regarding Brexit and campaigner Gina Miller.

Racing • 27 Sep 19

Paul Pogba was the victim of racial abuse on Twitter

Twitter officials to meet United over Pogba abuse

Representatives of Twitter are planning to meet with officials at Manchester United to discuss the racial abuse aimed at Paul Pogba on the social media platform.

Soccer • 21 Aug 19

Twitter has 321 million active users around the globe

Neville calls for social media boycott over racism

Phil Neville is calling on the "football community" to boycott social media platforms until they do more to tackle abuse directed at players while Twitter has defended itself by saying it has taken "robust action" against users posting racist tweets.

Soccer • 20 Aug 19

Tammy Abraham was the target of racist abuse

Twitter responds to criticism after Abraham abuse

Twitter remain "deeply committed to improving the health of the conversation" on the social media platform following criticism from Kick It Out after Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham was the victim of online racial abuse.

Soccer • 16 Aug 19

Conor McGregor is always prominent on social media

Conor McGregor and Galway hurling dominate Twitter in 2017

Twitter has released the biggest trending stories and moments for 2017, with Galway hurling and Conor McGregor featuring prominently on the sporting list.

GAA • 05 Dec 17

Cyrus Christie was the victim of racist abuse in wake of Denmark defeat

Talking Sport: Twitter's troll problem rears ugly head

It was another dispiriting week on the social media platform, which Mikey Stafford believes may soon be ruined by hate.

Other sport • 24 Nov 17

Twitter is a popular social media platform

100 Irish sports tweeters worth a #follow

As Twitter moves to 280 characters, we bring you our list of 100 Irish sports people who now have more room to manoeuvre.

Other sport • 29 Sep 17

Fury appears to have called time on his professional boxing career

Fury not expected to retire despite posting 'The End'

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury appeared to announce his retirement on Wednesday but a source close to the fighter played down the prospect.

Boxing • 26 Jul 17

Harry Arter was targeted online by a fellow footballer

Harry Arter's Twitter troll banned, fined

The non-league footballer who sent abusive tweets to Republic of Ireland and Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter has been banned from football for six months and fined £250.

Soccer • 02 Feb 17

Live golf on Twitter kicks off later this month

PGA Tour to stream on Twitter

The PGA Tour will live stream over 70 hours of coverage from 31 tournaments across the 2016-17 season via Twitter.

Golf • 05 Jan 17

Klopp wasn't happy with the criticism of goalkeeper Loris Karius

Klopp hits out at Neville brothers over Karius

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has launched a withering attack on pundit Gary Neville after the former Manchester United defender's criticism of goalkeeper Loris Karius.

Soccer • 12 Dec 16

Georgia Dobie will hope to ride her first ever winner under Rules when she teams up with Secret Interlude at Kempton on Wednesday night

Trainer defers to Twitter poll for jockey booking

Trainer Jamie Osborne has created a little bit of history on Twitter by using a poll to decide who will ride his three-year-old Secret Interlude at Kempton on Wednesday.

Racing • 21 Nov 16

Andre Gray has been given a four-match suspension

Four-game ban for Burnley forward Gray over tweets

Burnley forward Andre Gray has been given a four-match ban for homophobic comments made on social media in 2012.

Soccer • 23 Sep 16

Christophe Lemaire has fallen foul of Japan's rigorous rules governing integrity in racing

Twitter activity costs Christophe Lemaire dear

Christophe Lemaire's debut as a fully-licensed jockey in Japan is on hold for 30 days after the rider was banned for using Twitter at Hanshin racecourse.

Racing • 01 Mar 15

Rio Ferdinand has until 21 October to respond to the charge

Ferdinand charged over Twitter comment

Former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand has been charged by the English Football Association for misconduct following a comment he made on Twitter.

Soccer • 14 Oct 14

Stan Collymore said he had spoken with police about the Twitter messages

Collymore slams Twitter over abuse response

Former Liverpool and Aston Villa player Stan Collymore has criticised Twitter by claiming the social network is not working hard enough to pursue its users who send abusive messages.

Soccer • 22 Jan 14

John Obi Mikel admitted he was at fault for Juventus' equaliser last night

Chelsea condemn racist abuse on Twitter of Mikel

Chelsea tonight condemned racist abuse of John Obi Mikel on Twitter, after the midfielder deleted his account.

Soccer • 20 Sep 12

Rio Ferdinand's Twitter activity was deemed 'improper'

Rio Ferdinand fined £45,000 over 'choc ice' tweet

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been fined £45,000 after being found guilty of improper conduct over comments he made relating to the John Terry racism trial on Twitter.

Soccer • 17 Aug 12

Rio Ferdinand charged over twitter comments

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been charged with improper conduct over comments he posted on Twitter, the Football Association have announced.

Soccer • 30 Jul 12

O'Grady: Up to the rest to match Cats' power

Former Cork and Limerick manager Donal O’Grady has told other teams they need to match Kilkenny’s physicality if they are to beat them in this year’s Championship.

Hurling • 15 May 12