The Latest Breaking News from Darren England

Why are we getting more, not less, VAR? Football will not kill its golden goose

In generating a constant stream of outrage, debate and engagement, the much-reviled tech has become its own spectacle

The Guardian - UK · May 14

'Like the mafia': whistleblower outlines union tactics

A workplace health and safety whistleblower has told an inquiry the regulator's failure to stand up to a rogue union showed a lack of leadership.

AAP · May 14

In Stella Prize first, a graphic novel draws the win

The $60,000 Stella Prize has gone to a graphic novel by a transgender author, in two firsts for the coveted book award.

AAP · May 13

'Hodgey was right': one-year contract wonder eyes 250th

Ryan Lester was dropped 17 times in his first 13 seasons and has signed eight one-year deals, but is now an elite Lion surging towards his 250th AFL game .

AAP · May 12

West Ham’s goal against Arsenal was correctly disallowed. The rest is just noise

The Gunners’ title charge was strengthened by a goal called back, in a perfect encapsulation of what modern soccer has become

The Guardian - US · May 11

West Ham to lodge complaint with referee chiefs over disallowed goal against Arsenal

West Ham intend to complain to the referees’ body Professional Game Match Officials over the decision to disallow Callum Wilson’s goal

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Mum cleared of murdering son with drug-laced smoothie

A mother accused of killing her adult son with a drug‑laced smoothie has been found not guilty of his murder after a weeks long trial.

AAP · May 11

VAR offers up Arsenal’s title-deciding moment for digital mess generation

Multibillion stage of title-relegation stagger boiled down to a referee in front of a screen decoding a raised forearm

The Guardian - UK · May 10

West Ham United 0-1 Arsenal: Premier League – as it happened

Leandro Trossard’s late goal – and an even later VAR intervention at the other end – moved Arsenal to the brink of glory

The Guardian - UK · May 10

Brisbane Lions' frosty response to whiteboard leak

Frosted glass will be installed at the Brisbane Lions headquarters and their whiteboard strategy exercise will continue, albeit with some freshly drafted rules.

AAP · May 7