Chestnut Championship in England Is Roiled by Accusation of Cheating
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Tuchel starts as new England manager in 2025
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Chestnut Championship in England Is Roiled by Accusation of Cheating
Buckeye chestnuts, known as conkers in Britain, are played in an annual championship there. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.16 hours ago -
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How Tennessee built a historically-stingy defense that harkens back to championship teams of 25 years 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.18 hours 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 pocket23 hours ago -
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Kelly keeps place in England squad
England's Euro 2022 final match-winner Chloe Kelly is included in the Lionesses squad for the friendlies with Germany and South Africa.Yesterday -
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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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League of Legends World Championship will air in IMAX Wanda theaters in China
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexually assaulting teenager in new lawsuits
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Tuesday Briefing: India Accused of Homicide and Extortion
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India and Canada expel top diplomats over murder accusations
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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 ...Yesterday -
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Apple accused of restricting workers' Slack, social media use
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint against Apple on Thursday, accusing the iPhone maker of improperly restricting workers’ use of Slack and other social media. The agency ...Yesterday - Apple -
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Europe’s leagues and Fifpro accuse Fifa of ‘abusive and anti-competitive’ acts
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Man accused of threatening FEMA workers in western North Carolina
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New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor
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Countdown champion accused of stabbing rival
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'Elon, can I have my designs back please', says I, Robot director after Tesla launch
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Israel accused of targeting medics in Lebanon after 150 killed
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Australia state premiers accused of 'insulting' King for not attending reception
Monarchists in Australia accuse state premiers of "insulting" King Charles by not attending a reception.2 days ago - Australia -
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Former Stasi officer jailed for 10 years over 1974 Berlin border shooting
Martin Naumann, 80, shot Czesław Kukuczka in the back at close range as he tried to cross into West Berlin. A former officer in the East German secret police has been sentenced to 10 years in jail ...2 days ago -
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FirstFT: China launches large military exercises near Taiwan
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Jersey struggle at European Cricket Championship
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2024 Black Desert Championship leaderboard, scores: Matt McCarty wins in second start as PGA Tour member
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Carlos Rodón will start AL Championship Series opener for the Yankees vs. the Guardians
Left-hander Carlos Rodón will start the AL Championship Series opener for the New York Yankees against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night2 days ago - MLB -
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Relative of Afghan accused of terror plot in U.S. is charged with planning attack in France
A family member of an Afghan national accused of planning to carry out a terrorist attack in Oklahoma on Election Day was charged in France on Saturday with plotting to conduct attacks on a French ...2 days ago -
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Here's the Mets' 2024 National League Championship Series roster, including Jeff McNeil's return
With Game 1 in Los Angeles set for 8:15 p.m. on Sunday night, the Mets announced their NLCS roster on Sunday morning, which features one prominent return.2 days ago -
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MLB Championship Series: How to watch, who's playing and more
The MLB's National League Championship Series begins on Oct. 13; American League Championship Series games start on Oct. 14. Find out who's playing and how to watch now.3 days ago - MLB -
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Limp Bizkit’s fraud lawsuit rattles music industry: ‘These accusations are massive’
Band alleges that Universal Music Group owes it more than $200m after concealing royalties. One of the world’s largest music companies has been accused of depriving “potentially hundreds” of ...3 days ago