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World - The Guardian
‘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 ...15 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
King Charles begins Australia tour with church service
King Charles and Queen Camilla are on a six-day tour of Australia, their first since the King ascended to the throne.21 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Conkers scandal is a reminder of bonkers worlds everywhere we look
Accusations of cheating reveal a drama fit for TV2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
King and Queen greeted by light show on Australia tour
The visit to Australia is the biggest international trip by the King since his cancer diagnosis.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
A King’s Clock Adorns the Bangkok Biennale
The French-made timepiece, on display for the art event, was one of many ordered by Rama V in 1873 as gifts for some Buddhist monks.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Victoria at risk of tornadoes as thunderstorms and giant hail lash Australia’s south-east
Bureau of Meteorology warns parts of Victoria to brace for ‘dangerous’ storm and intense rainfall that could lead to ‘life-threatening flash flooding’. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
King's Australia tour gives a real sense of him being back in business
Eight months after his cancer diagnosis was revealed, this royal tour is important for Charles - and the monarchy.3 days ago - Australia -
Sports - ABC News
Nadal loses to Alcaraz at Six Kings Slam exhibition event
With an eye on the Davis Cup, Rafael Nadal says he was pleased with his performance despite losing 6-3, 6-3 to Carlos Alcaraz at the Six Kings Slam3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
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 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Kings trade McDaniels, 2031 second-round draft pick to Spurs
The Sacramento Kings traded forward Jalen McDaniels, a 2031 second-round draft pick and cash considerations to the San Antonio Spurs.3 days ago - NBA -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Sacramento Kings introduce new food for 2024-25 season
The Sacramento Kings introduced a range of new food options and a "Kings Kocktail" for the 2024-25 season at the Golden 1 Center. The food options include a cajun chicken sandwich, beef dip, "light ...4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Pro wrestling pound-for-pound rankings: Who are the real kings and queens of the ring?
Who are the real kings and queens of the ring? From WWE to AEW, Uncrowned debuts its pound-for-pound rankings to determine the top men and women in pro wrestling.4 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
'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 -
World - The New York Times
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 -
World - ABC News
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 -
Top stories - BBC News
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 -
Sports - ESPN
Sources: Kings' Fox bypasses extension, eyes '25
Kings star De'Aaron Fox is passing up the offer of a three-year, $165 million extension, positioning himself for a larger deal in the 2025 offseason.6 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Report: Kings trade McDaniels, second-round pick to Spurs
The Sacramento Kings reportedly traded forward Jalen McDaniels and a second-round NBA Draft pick to the San Antonio Spurs.6 days ago -
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 ...6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
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.6 days ago - Australia -
Business - Financial Times
‘King of the geeks’: how Alex Gerko built a British trading titan
XTX Markets conquered foreign exchange trading and made its Russian-born founder a multibillion-pound fortuneOctober 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Former Kings Goalie Breaks NHL Record
Cam Talbot joins Sean Burke as the only goalie to ever break the record.October 13 - NHL -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
‘Brat’ Autumn Has Begun
A performance and art installation by Charli XCX lured her fans out of the club and into nature.October 11