Middlesex CEO Andrew Cornish has been dismissed following an independent disciplinary panel upholding misconduct charges against him. The charges stemmed from a complaint about his alleged behaviour towards a staff member, referred to the Cricket Regulator. Cornish denies wrongdoing and is exploring legal options.
A US federal judge has been disciplined for having an affair with a high-ranking law enforcement officer in their chambers, attending a partisan event, and lying to investigators. The judge's identity and district remain private.
Southampton's spying on rival clubs was authorized by head coach Tonda Eckert, an independent commission ruled. The club was expelled from the Championship play-offs and deducted four points for the 2026-27 season.
Southampton expelled from play-offs & docked 4 points for spying on rivals. Head coach Tonda Eckert authorised the plan, deemed 'deplorable' by a commission. Junior staff were used for 'clandestine observation'.
Millwall and Wrexham are considering legal options after Southampton's expulsion from the Championship playoff final, with Middlesbrough replacing them. The clubs may seek compensation for flawed disciplinary processes or incorrect application of EFL rules.
League to convene disciplinary panel at ‘earliest opportunity’Furious Boro want playoff opponents to be punished severelySouthampton have been charged with misconduct by the English Football League and will face an independent disciplinary commission set to be convened “at the earliest opportunity”.Middlesbrough remain furious after catching a man they maintain belongs to Tonda Eckert’s backroom staff allegedly spying on a vital training session before Saturday’s Championship playoff semi-final first leg against Southampton at the Riverside Stadium. Continue reading...
The Football Association has upheld a three-game ban for Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez after rejecting the club's appeal against his red card for hair pulling during the 2-1 defeat by Leeds at Old Trafford. The independent regulatory commission stressed that hair pulling 'ought not to be tolerated' in football and should be discouraged through consistent punishment. Martinez, 28, will miss games against Brentford and Liverpool, while a Premier League panel voted 4:1 that the referee was correct to issue the red card.
