‘Nut pimping, stampsies … anything goes’: Peckham hosts rival to world conker contest
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'King Conker' accused of cheating, found with steel chestnut in pocket
A spokesperson for the World Conker Championships, in which competitors try to break their opponents' horse chestnut with their own, said it was investigating the allegations.49 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
South Korea on course for 2026 World Cup while rivals North Korea struggle
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‘Nut pimping, stampsies … anything goes’: Peckham hosts rival to world conker contest
After men’s conker world champion was accused of cheating, Peckham event says he would be welcome in south-east London. Never in its proud 60-year history has an allegation of such audacious ...8 hours ago -
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Jones spars with radio hosts over Cowboys' woes
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A Very English Sporting Scandal: Did a Steel Conker Taint a Title?
Conkers are buckeye chestnuts that are part of an annual championship. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.20 hours ago -
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Sports - ESPN
LCS takeaways: Yankees grab Game 1, Mets pull even
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CNBC host says Trump canceled interview
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World conkers tournament investigates claims of cheating with steel chestnut
The World Conker Championships says it's investigating allegations of cheating after this year’s men’s winner was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocketYesterday -
World - Financial Times
Inside the multimillion-dollar effort to contest US voting procedures
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Conker-fuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'
David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.Yesterday -
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Tech consultant goes on trial in death of Cash App founder Bob Lee
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Pep on City exit, England job: Anything can happen
Pep Guardiola said he is yet to decide whether to continue as Manchester City beyond the end of the season.Yesterday -
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Minnesota teacher's 2,471-pound pumpkin wins California contest
A Minnesota horticulture teacher remained the reigning champion Monday of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California where his massive gourds have won the top prize four years in a row.Yesterday - California -
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More painful mistakes, missed chances as Jets fall to Bills
Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich replaced fired Robert Saleh, but New York followed a familiar script in losing a messy game against Buffalo on MNF.Yesterday - NFL -
World - The Guardian
Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut
Metal replica conker found in pocket of David Jakins AKA King Conker, first-time winner after competing since 1977. The World Conker Championships is investigating cheating allegations after the ...Yesterday -
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Chinese carmakers deny intent to ‘overthrow’ western rivals
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True Value declares bankruptcy, lines up sale to rival hardware chain
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Countdown champion accused of stabbing rival
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In Heated House Race, a Moderate Republican Goes Full Trump
Representative Marc Molinaro of New York, running against Josh Riley, a Democrat, has accused recent immigrants of committing violent crimes and killing pets.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
A red-lipped batfish: is there anything creepier? | Helen Sullivan
We’ve all been there. We’ve all felt like a badly made-up, odd-limbed, irritable floor-dwelling mess. As you contemplate the wonders of evolution, and how a creature can be born with something ...2 days ago -
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Far-right leader who burned copies of Qur’an goes on trial in Sweden
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Pep Guardiola suggests 'anything can happen' over his future amid talk of England job, Manchester City exit
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China's Top Carmaker Dominates Foreign Rivals With $14,000 Plug-In Hybrid
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Nobel economics prize goes to global inequality researchers
Three U.S.-based academics won the 2024 Nobel economics prize for their research into why global inequality persists.2 days ago -
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Morning Report — Trump, Harris stir doubts about rival’s fitness
In today’s issue: There are three weeks to go in a presidential contest so close, the result will depend on whether former President Trump or Vice President Harris does the superior job of getting ...2 days ago -
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Garçonnières review – male insecurities revealed as film goes back to the man cave
Céline Pernet places a number of willing volunteers in front of a camera and asks them a series of candid questions, and the responses form a fascinating tapestry of experience. In an era where ...2 days ago -
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Vance, ABC host spar over claims of Venezuelan gang in Colorado
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (Ohio) and ABC News’s Martha Raddatz argued Sunday over former President Trump’s claims of Venezuelan gangs in a Colorado city. Raddatz asked ...2 days ago