‘King Conker’ cleared of cheating at World Conker Championships
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‘King Conker’ cleared of cheating at World Conker Championships
David Jakins is cleared of any wrongdoing after he was found with a steel nut in his pocket. The winner of the World Conker Championships has been cleared of any wrongdoing after he was found with ...9 hours ago -
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Conkers scandal is a reminder of bonkers worlds everywhere we look
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What’s brown, shiny and boasts a sexy sheen of scandal? Welcome to the world of conkers | Emma John
Sports fans love the drama of cheating accusations but perhaps event organisers love the resulting media attention even more. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, close bosom-friend of the ...3 days ago -
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Hannah Green part of three-way tie for lead at BMW Ladies Championship
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Chestnut Championship in England Is Roiled by Accusation of Cheating
Known as conkers in Britain, chestnuts are played in an annual championship there. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.4 days ago -
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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.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘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 ...4 days ago -
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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.5 days ago -
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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 pocket5 days ago -
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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.5 days ago -
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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 ...6 days ago -
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Jersey struggle at European Cricket Championship
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Carlos Rodón will start AL Championship Series opener for the Yankees vs. the Guardians
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MLB Championship Series: How to watch, who's playing and more
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