JOEY BURTON ARRESTED AFTER ASSAULT NEAR GOLF CLUB

Former footballer Joey Barton has been arrested as well as a second suspect after a man was assaulted near a golf club.

It happened on Sunday at 21:00 GMT in Fairway, near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club on Merseyside.

Officers arrived at the scene and found a man with injuries to his face and ribs, Merseyside Police said.

A 50-year-old man and a 43-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of wounding. Both men remain in custody for questioning.

Police said the victim was taken to hospital for assessment of injuries to his face and ribs.

Barton played for clubs including Manchester City, Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers, Burnley and Rangers.

The midfielder then moved into management after his retirement from playing football in 2017.

- Lauren Hirst

BILLS LINEBACKER VON MILLER FACING ARREST FOR ASSAULTING A PREGNANT PERSON, DALLAS POLICE SAY

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DALLAS (AP) — Police in Dallas have issued an arrest warrant for Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller for allegedly assaulting a pregnant person.

According to police, a preliminary investigation of a “major disturbance” at a home on Wednesday determined that Miller, 34, and the victim got into a verbal argument and the suspect assaulted the victim, who is pregnant. They said Miller left the scene before they arrived.

The victim was treated for minor injuries and an arrest warrant was issued for Miller.

KEVIN PORTER JR. ARRESTED ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGES

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The girlfriend of Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. suffered a fractured neck vertebra and a cut above her right eye when she was assaulted in a hotel room, New York City prosecutors said Tuesday at Porter's arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court.

Porter, 23, is facing charges of felony assault and strangulation following the incident, alleged to have taken place Monday at the Millennium Hilton. He was not required to enter a plea at the arraignment and is scheduled to return to the Manhattan courtroom on Oct. 16.

Bail was set at $75,000. He also must stay away from the woman.

Field Level Media, as policy, does not name the victims of alleged sexual assaults.

ANTHONY DELAYS MANCHESTER UTD TO ADDRESS ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS

Reuters 

Antony will not immediately return to Manchester United while the Brazil striker addresses assault allegations against him, the Premier League club said on Sunday.

"Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony," the club said in a brief statement.

"Players who have not participated in international matches are due back in training on Monday. However, it has been agreed with Antony that he will delay his return until further notice in order to address the allegations."

SPANISH PROSECUTOR FILES COMPLAINT AGAINST RUBIALES FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AND COERCION

A Spanish prosecutor said on Friday she had filed a complaint with the High Court against suspended soccer federation President Luis Rubiales for sexual assault and coercion over the allegedly unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso.

Prosecutor Marta Durantez Gil's decision came three days after Hermoso lodged a criminal complaint . It is up to the court to present formal charges.

BRAZILIAN FANS ATTACK CORINTHIANS MIDFIELDER LUAN

Reuters 

Corinthians midfielder Luan was assaulted by fans in Sao Paulo on Tuesday, the Brazilian club said, describing the incident as a "cowardly" act of aggression.

Local media reported that the 30-year-old player suffered minor injuries after being dragged out of a motel by supporters who urged him to immediately terminate his contract with the club.

JUDGE WHO SENTENCED NASSAR CALLS FOR NATIONAL INQUIRY INTO CANADIAN SPORTS

Reuters 

Rosemarie Aquilina, the American judge who sentenced disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, has called for an independent inquiry into sports across Canada amid widespread allegations of harassment, abuse and bullying.

Aquilina, who testified on Monday at the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, said all athletes deserved immediate and meaningful action and accountability and that could happen only with an independent judicial investigation.

BORDEUX TO REMAIN IN LEAGUE 2 AFTER FAN ASSAULT ON PLAYER RESULTS IN FORFEIT

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Girondins de Bordeaux's Ligue 1 promotion bid has been derailed after their final home league match, which was halted when a fan attacked a Rodez player, was declared a victory for the visitors by governing body LFP on Monday.

In the match played on June 2, Bordeaux needed to better Metz's result to finish second and secure promotion to the top flight but the six-times French champions went behind in the 22nd minute.

TEXAS UNIVERSITY HEAD COACH ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT

 

MERSEYSIDE POLICE INVESTIGATING CRISTIANO RONALDO’S UN COUTH BEHAVIOUR AT GOODISON PARK

 

Merseyside police are investigating Cristiano Ronaldo over an incident as he was leaving the pitch after loss to Everton.

RYAN GIGGS ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF ASSAULTING HIS GIRLFRIEND

Wales manager Ryan Giggs arrested on suspicion of assault..