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Cycling authorities launch investigation into mechanical doping allegations
Cyclings world body to examine allegations of battery-powered motors being hidden in bike frames in road racing [detalii...]
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Uganda: Activists Deny Coup allegations
THE mastermind pressure group behind the infamous Walk-to-Work campaign has denied allegations that they are targeting a coup against the [detalii...]
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A-Rod meets with MLB over gambling allegations
BALTIMORE (AP) -- New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez met with a group of Major League officials Friday to discuss allegations that he participated in illegal poker [detalii...]
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Floyd Landis drugs allegations spark international inquiry
The International Cycling Union asks national federations to investigate doping-related allegations made by disgraced [detalii...]
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Liberia: Who is Telling the Truth
The ruling Unity Party (UP) appears trapped in a quartet of allegations, counter allegations, and denials that comprises the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), former Auditor General (AG) John S. Morlu, II, and the US-based Carter [detalii...]
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Rangers mount robust defence against HMRC over offshore payment allegations
Ibrox club issue statement denying allegations of offshore payments to [detalii...]
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UNC receives notice of allegations from NCAA
North Carolina has received a notice of allegations from the NCAA outlining violations in the football [detalii...]
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Wayne Rooney admits he is still hurting after sex scandal allegations
Manchester United striker said he was hurting and "only a human being" in his first comments since newspaper allegations into his private [detalii...]
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Rwanda: Govt Challenges UK Police On Assassination allegations
The Rwandan Government is requesting the United Kingdom Metropolitan Police to prove allegations that it was hunting down "political dissidents" in the UK,if not, it should formally retract the [detalii...]
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Zambia: Editor Summoned Over Graft allegations
Zambias anti-corruption commission has summoned an editor and a senior opposition leader over their allegations that a South African firm contracted to print ballot papers is [detalii...]
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South Africa: Dept Probes allegations of Forced HIV Tests
The North West Department of Health says it will investigate allegations that nurses at Ikhutseng Community Clinic are illegally making treatment for any illness conditional on patients agreeing to be tested for [detalii...]
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South Africa: Maharaj Rebuts Bribery allegations
Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj maintains that he is innocent of any wrongdoing amid allegations that he tried to stop a newspaper from publishing a story, and that he and his wife received a bribe from a company that was later awarded a tender when he was Minister of [detalii...]
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A-Rod, MLB meet to discuss poker allegations
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez said he does not expect to be disciplined by Major League Baseball after being grilled for nearly two hours in a hotel room Friday afternoon about allegations that he participated in high-stakes poker games in [detalii...]
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English cricket rocked by spot-fixing allegations at Essex
English cricket braces itself for one of its biggest scandals after police investigate allegations of "match irregularities" last [detalii...]
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Deanna Favre relying on faith amid allegations
Deanna Favre says her religious faith and an outward focus are helping her overcome the allegations of improper behavior that have been leveled against her husband, [detalii...]
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Red Bull blast Gerhard Berger for Mark Webber take out allegations in Korea GP
Red Bull dismiss allegations that Australian intentionally tried to take out either Lewis Hamilton or Fernando Alonso at Korea [detalii...]
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Syracuse fires Fine amid molestation allegations
Syracuse University fired associate head basketball coach Bernie Fine on Sunday in the wake of an investigation of child molestation allegations against [detalii...]
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IPL 2010: Sachin Tendulkar unworried by allegations surrounding Lalit Modi
Sachin Tendulkar does not believe cricket in India will be damaged by allegations of financial irregularities in [detalii...]
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Kenya: Bishop Faces New Abuse allegations
The Dutch police have been asked via Interpol to investigate new sex abuse allegations against retired Dutch bishop Cor [detalii...]
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Sources: Tennessee receives notice of allegations
Tennessee received its notice of allegations from the NCAA committee on infractions Tuesday, and the heaviest charge of unethical conduct is expected to be handed down to coach Bruce Pearl, according to [detalii...]
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Full Miami squad practices amid major allegations
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) -- The Miami Hurricanes entire team is on the practice field as allegations mount regarding a former booster and convicted Ponzi schemer who claimed he treated players with nightclub outings, sex parties, cars and other [detalii...]
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DEA looking into allegations of Saints cover-up
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Federal authorities are looking into allegations made in a civil lawsuit accusing the New Orleans Saints of trying to cover up a senior staff members theft of prescription pills from the clubs training [detalii...]
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Lord Triesman quits England World Cup 2018 bid role in wake of bribery allegations
Chairman of Englands bid to host World Cup understood to have stood down following bibery allegations against Spain and [detalii...]
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Nigeria: Chevron Refutes allegations of Oil Pollution
Chevron Nigeria limited, CNL, has described as untrue, the allegations that an oil spill from its Warri dock polluted fish ponds at Ugborekoko area and Clusters 1 to 4 in Ekpan, Delta [detalii...]
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Auburn: allegations garbage; UFs Meyer denies leak
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- The Auburn Tigers found themselves defending quarterback Cam Newton for the second time in five days, this time adamantly sticking up for the Heisman hopeful in the wake of allegations of academic cheating when he was at [detalii...]
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Liberia: Sirleaf Part Ways With Auditor General
Following weeks of mudslinging, allegations and counter allegations, and years of mistrust, Mr. John Morlu, the Auditor General who made budget and fiscal issues national topics and earned formidable enemies for demanding accountability in the use of public funds, has been [detalii...]
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Nigeria: Police Refute allegations of Discriminatory Promotion
The Police High Command has refuted allegations of discriminatory promotions within the Nigeria Police Force as published by a National Daily (not [detalii...]
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allegations cloud Cam Newtons chances for the Heisman Trophy
Cam Newton was on his way to winning the Heisman Trophy until a week ago. Now the Auburn QB is facing allegations that he and his family sought money for him to play at Mississippi State and that he cheated on his school work while a student at [detalii...]
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Police seize players mobiles after match-fixing allegations
Pakistan team manager Yawar Saeed has revealed that three players, including captain Salman Butt, have had their mobile phones confiscated by police following allegations of spot-fixing during the fourth Test against England at [detalii...]
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Kenya: Regulator Must Act On Fraud allegations At CMC
The public has been treated to a rare, bare knuckled boardroom fight by directors of vehicle dealer CMC Motors Group in the past one week. The allegations have been wild, and details illuminating. The saga has revealed that all is not well behind the facade of what is considered to be Kenyas premier motor [detalii...]
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San Diego prosecutors eye allegations vs. Kobe
San Diego prosecutors are reviewing allegations by a man claiming that Kobe Bryant injured him in a scuffle at a Carmel Valley church to determine whether any charges will be [detalii...]
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South Africa: Commission Appointed to Probe Arms Deal allegations
President Jacob Zuma has appointed a commission of inquiry to investigate allegations of wrongdoing in the Strategic Defence Procurement Packages, generally known as the arms [detalii...]
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UNC receives notice of allegations from NCAA
UNC has received a notice of allegations from the NCAA outlining violations in the football program, including unethical conduct by a former assistant coach as well as failure to adequately monitor the conduct of a former and current [detalii...]
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Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi denies allegations of money laundering
IPL chairman denies allegations he is being investigated for alleged money laundering and betting [detalii...]
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England v Pakistan: hosts wrap up series win as spot-fixing allegations surround tourists
Eng (446) beat Pak (74 & 147) by innings and 225 runs England hurry to victory on day four at Lords against opponents who were batting under the cloud of spot-fixing [detalii...]
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John Higgins suspended following News of the World allegations to fix snooker matches
Barry Hearn confirms suspension of John Higgins following bribe allegations in News of the [detalii...]
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Nick Hayes on Pakistan cricket betting allegations
Pakistan players are called to summit with cricket officials following allegations that three players are at the centre of bet-rigging scamNick [detalii...]
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Nigeria: National Assembly Asks Group to Substantiate allegations
The Investigation of fraud against Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State continued yesterday with the House Assembly demanding that the True Face of Lagos (the group that petitioned the legislature) substantiate all allegations against [detalii...]
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Malawi: UN Calls On Govt to Set Up Inquiry Into allegations of Human Rights Abuses
The United Nations human rights office today urged the Malawian Government to set up a transparent investigation into allegations that its security forces committed grave rights violations when they clashed with protesters last [detalii...]
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Rich Rodriguez, Michigan set to contest NCAA allegations
Rich Rodriguez planned a Friday morning practice, and then was expected to fly with Michigan officials across the country to Seattle. On Saturday, he will defend himself and college footballs winningest program against NCAA allegations of broken [detalii...]
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AD: Newton allegations sad
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs says the allegations against Tigers quarterback Cam Newton are "unfortunate and sad" and reiterated that Newton is eligible both academically and [detalii...]
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Ghana: Soccer U-23 Camp in Mystery Theft allegations
Ghana Under-23 management committee head, Randy Abbey has angrily reacted to allegations of theft against the team at the All Africa Games. He has launched a scathing attack on the leader of Team Ghana, Erasmus Adorkor at the multi-sports event for leaking the information to the [detalii...]
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Eric Foster of Indianapolis Colts faces allegations of sexual assault in lawsuit
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Eric Foster faces allegations that he sexually assaulted a 22-year-old college student before the AFC Championship [detalii...]
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Auburn Tigers quarterback Cam Newton starts after week of allegations
Auburn quarterback Cam Newton started for the Tigers on Saturday as they hosted the Georgia Bulldogs despite a swirling controversy surrounding allegations of pay-for-play [detalii...]
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Uganda: Committee to Investigate Oil Sector Bribery allegations Instituted
Parliament yesterday moved one step in effecting the resolutions passed during the October 11 special session by appointing an ad hoc committee to investigate bribery allegations in the oil [detalii...]
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ECB demands apology from Ijaz Butt over allegations
The ECB have demanded a "full and unreserved apology" from Ijaz Butt, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, in the wake of his match-fixing [detalii...]
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Fifa to investigate World Cup 2018 votes for cash allegations
Fifa are investigating allegations that two officials - from Nigeria and Tahiti - offered to sell their votes in the contest to host the 2018 World [detalii...]
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Pakistan match fixing allegations: Somerset offer tourists warm welcome in Taunton
Somerset chief executive Richard Gould promises tourists warm welcome at Taunton despite the spot-fixing [detalii...]
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Pakistan match fixing allegations: Australia looking into tainted Sydney Test
Australian cricket officials awaiting evidence that Sydney Test was rigged following news of Pakistan match-fixing [detalii...]
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Andy Staples: Latest Cam Newton allegations can impact Heisman race, but not BCS race
Auburns Cam Newton is clearly the best college football player in the country. But mounting allegations of impropriety could jeopardize his Heisman chances, writes Andy [detalii...]
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Former England captains anger over Pakistan match-fixing allegations
Michael Vaughan admits he is saddened by allegations Nasser Hussain reiterates calls of life bans for those guiltyFormer England captains Michael Vaughan and Nasser Hussain both gave emotional responses to the allegations.Vaughan wrote on social networking site Twitter: "Anger is my thought at the moment."I dont see how they can get out of this one ... its just a great shame why this has to happen. Very sad."Hussain told Sky Sports News: "If (the allegations) were to be proven, a part of me says good, about time because there have been allegations out there for a long time."Maybe its about time something was done, if there were substantial proof then maybe its about time, lets get on with cleaning the game up."On potential punishments, he added: "Part of me says youve got to make a statement, and say: Right, ban for life. If you come down tough maybe it says to everyone, Dont get involved, thats the end of your career."But another part of me says, Should you give a person another chance?."Lets give all these guys the benefit of doubt that they deserve.Pakistan cricket teamEngland Cricket Team guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]
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Chief World Cup organizer denies nepotism allegations
Johannesburg - The chief organizer of the World Cup, Danny Jordaan, has denied allegations of nepotism after a South African newspaper reported Friday his brother had won a lucrative World Cup- related contract in Port [detalii...]
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Syracuse assistant: allegations are patently false
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine says allegations that he molested two former ball boys for years are "patently [detalii...]
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NFL reviewing allegations of racy Brett Favre messages
The NFL says it is reviewing allegations involving the Vikings Brett Favre, who the website Deadspin says sent racy messages and photos to a former sideline reporter while he played for the [detalii...]
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Graeme Dott severs ties with manager Pat Mooney after match-fixing allegations
World Championship runner-up Graeme Dott has parted company with Pat Mooney following match-fixing [detalii...]
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Cote dIvoire: Govt Calls for Probe into Corruption allegations Against Minister
Cote dIvoires president has called for an official investigation into corruption allegations against one of his own ministers. President Laurent Gbagbo asked a state prosecutor on Sunday to look into whether Interior Minister Desire Tagro has been skimming state funds and funds intended for toxic waste victims into his personal [detalii...]
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FIFA opens investigation into allegations North Korea mistreated players, coaches
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said soccers world governing body has opened an inquiry into allegations that North Korea might have mistreated players and coaches after the team lost all three of its World Cup [detalii...]
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Ijaz Butt withdraws allegations of match-fixing against England players and apologises
Ijaz Butt withdraws his allegations against England players and claims there was a "misunderstanding" with the [detalii...]
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Ricky Hattons boxing licence revoked by British Boxing Board of Control after cocaine allegations
Former world champion has boxers licence withdrawn by British Boxing Board of Control after allegations of snorting [detalii...]
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Uganda: Besigye Faces Fresh Police Investigation
Police are investigating opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye over allegations that he ordered his supporters in Arua District to break the thumbs of rival NRM supporters. The investigation comes only days after detectives, acting on the orders of President Museveni, interrogated residents of Amolatar District over allegations that Dr Besigye had accused the government of leasing off Lake Kyoga to a foreign [detalii...]
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Emirates joins sponsors in voicing concern over Fifa crisis
Emirates airline has joined other Fifa tournament sponsors in expressing its concern over the corruption allegations that are rocking world football’s governing body. Fifa president Sepp Blatter is facing mounting pressure after fresh waves of allegations, including accusations that Qatar bought the right to stage the 2022 World Cup, hit the Zurich-based organisation. Adidas and [detalii...]
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FA looks at increasing anti-corruption measures in wake of spot-fixing allegations
The FA is considering strengthening its anti-corruption measures in the wake of the Pakistan cricket spot-fixing [detalii...]
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South Africa: Media Statement By the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Jeff Radebe, MP - Announcement of the Details of the Commission of Inquiry Into allegations of Fraud, Corruption, Impropriety or Irregularity in the Strategic Defe
It is my honour and privilege to announce the terms of reference and the Regulations for the Commission of Inquiry into allegations of fraud, corruption, impropriety or irregularity in the Strategic Defence Procurement Packages (SDPP), commonly referred to as the Arms [detalii...]
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Mohamed bin Hammam: Increasing evidence of conspiracy against me
Fifa presidential candidate hits back after bribery allegations It seems obvious that allegations are without substanceOn the day that his allegations forced Fifa to investigate their president, Sepp Blatter, for breaches of their ethical code, Mohamed bin Hammam has released a statement alleging that "there is increasing evidence of a conspiracy against his candidacy for the Fifa presidency".Bin Hammam is himself being investigated by Fifas ethics committee, over allegations that he attempted to bribe members of the Caribbean Football Union in return for their votes in next weeks presidential election. He submitted his written reply to those allegations by Fifas deadline of 12pm on Friday.Bin Hammams statement read: "After having analysed and answered the accusations of bribery made against Mohamed bin Hammam, it seems obvious that they are without substance."It is true that Mr Bin Hammam addressed representatives of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) at an extraordinary meeting in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, which took place on 10 and 11 May. Nobody has ever tried to hide the fact that Mr Bin Hammam paid for the delegates travel and accommodation expenses and covered the meetings administrative costs. At this congress, Mr Bin Hammam presented his programme, which included proposals to give more say, more pay, more support and more responsibility to the national associations. Mr Bin Hammam reiterates that any allegations about him trying to buy votes are completely false."It is obvious that these allegations have been made to discredit Mr Bin Hammam as a candidate in the imminent election for the Fifa presidency. For example, it took 14 days to formulate these allegations, whereas Mr Bin Hammam was given less than 48 hours to respond. It is quite obvious that, following previous failed attempts, this is part of a final effort to prevent Mr Bin Hammam from running for the Fifa presidency."Mr Bin Hammam expects Fifas ethics committee to see through this tawdry manoeuvre. After analysing the allegations made against Mr Bin Hammam, it is difficult to understand how the case could even have been brought before the committee.Mohamed bin HammamSepp BlatterFifaFootball politicsSimon Burnton guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2011 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]
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Suspended Adamu denies wrongdoing
Fifa official refutes all allegations made It is important that these claims are thoroughly investigatedAmos Adamu, the Nigerian official provisionally suspended by Fifa over bribery allegations, today denied any wrongdoing.Adamu and Tahitis Reynald Temarii, two members of Fifas 24-man executive committee who will decide which nations host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, were suspended by the governing body after being the subjects of an undercover investigation by the Sunday Times, who allege the pair asked for cash in return for their votes.In a statement today, Adamu said: "allegations were made against me by a British newspaper on 17 October, 2010, which prompted a Fifa ethics committee meeting yesterday which concluded I should be provisionally suspended from my Fifa duties."Whilst I wholly refute all allegations made, I fully support the inquiry since it is important that these claims are thoroughly investigated."Only by doing this will Fifa - and the wider football community - be able to trust that its appointed representatives are beyond reproach."FifaFootball politicsWorld Cup 2018 guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]
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England v Pakistan: crushing win marred by spot-fixing scam allegations
England (446) bt Pakistan (74 & 147) by innings & 225 runs England have completed a crushing win over Pakistan at Lords but it was overshadowed by spot-fixing scam [detalii...]
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Police to investigate Hatton allegations
Officers will question former world champion after rehab Police in Trafford are looking into the matterRicky Hatton will be investigated by police over allegations he snorted cocaine in a hotel room.The 31-year-old boxer, who was admitted to a rehabilitation clinic on Monday, was secretly filmed allegedly snorting the class A drug while on a night out. Greater Manchester Police said officers are aware of the story and plan to question him."Police in Trafford are aware of the allegations made against Mr Hatton and are looking into the matter," said a spokesman. "Greater Manchester Police acknowledges that Mr Hatton has voluntarily entered rehabilitation and the force will respect his privacy."Once his rehabilitation has been completed, officers will be speaking to Mr Hatton about the allegations."The two-weight world champion was out with his friend Emma Bowe, an Irish national senior womens boxing champion, when he was caught on camera.Hatton has battled with drink and severe depression for "several weeks", according to his spokesman Max Clifford, having not fought since May 2009.His father Ray said he signed himself into the clinic for an indefinite period.Ricky HattonBoxing guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]
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Fifa refutes Lord Triesmans allegations
I cant imagine allegations are true, says Jerome Valcke Fifa work with Interpol to investigate Triesman claimsFifas general secretary, Jerome Valcke, said that he did not believe allegations of a Russian-Spanish bribery plot at the 2010 World Cup but it was vital to ensure the tournament was above suspicion."I cant imagine it is true," Valcke said of the reported allegations by Lord Triesman, who this week resigned as chairman of the Football Association and head of Englands 2018 World Cup bid.Valcke also said it was too early to assess the impact of the affair on Englands bid to host that tournament."It is too early and it is quite difficult to see what is the potential impact on the bid. We have six months [until the successful bids are announced]. In six months a lot of things can happen."Valcke said it was imperative to ensure there could be no suggestion of bribery or corruption at the 2010 World Cup. Fifa has worked with Interpol to see if there was any substance to the allegations and he expected a first report from his ethics committee on the affair by the end of this week."We will put in place a system where I hope we can see that nothing can happen during the World Cup," Valcke said."We have to protect the World Cup, it is our most important asset," he said, adding that a hotline would be set up where players, coaches or anyone else could report any attempts to fix matches.FifaWorld Cup 2010Lord TriesmanThe FA guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]
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Auburn Tigers athletic director: Latest Cam Newton allegations unfortunate and sad
Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs says the allegations against Tigers quarterback Cam Newton are "unfortunate and sad" and reiterated that Newton is eligible both academically and [detalii...]
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Hashan Tillakaratne plans to take match-fixing allegations to ICC
Former Sri Lanka captain claims fixing has been rife since 1992 I will expose all those who are involved in a time to comeThe former Sri Lanka captain Hashan Tillakaratne has said he will tell the International Cricket Council that matches were fixed during his career. Tillakaratne, now a politician in Sri Lankas opposition, plans to reveal the names of those involved in fixing matches "at the appropriate time."The 43-year-old recently claimed that match-fixing has been rampant in Sri Lanka since 1992, then on Tuesday made a statement reaffirming his allegations to the Western Provincial Council, where he is elected to office."I made a statement to the provincial council, I said that I still maintain my stand on the [match-fixing] allegations," said Tillakaratne, who declined to reveal the names of those involved following legal advice."After I came out with these allegations I have been getting a lot of nuisance calls, death threats, but definitely I will expose all those who are involved in a time to come," he said.When asked why he had not followed the established procedure of working with the ICCs anti-corruption unit, Tillakaratne replied: "I will do that in the days to come."Sri Lanka Cricket expressed concern over the allegations and called for "concrete evidence" to substantiate them. "We also wish to state that we find it strange that these so called revelations are being made so many years after the alleged misdeeds," a statement said.Sri Lanka Cricket said it had discussed the matter with the sports minister, Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who has ordered a police inquiry into the allegations. Tillakaratne insisted he had been reluctant to voice his allegations previously for fear of his safety.Tillakaratne played 83 Tests for Sri Lanka from 1989 to 2004, scoring 4,545 runs and 11 centuries. He scored 3,789 one-day runs in 200 matches between 1986 and 2003. He was also a member of the countrys only World Cup-winning team in 1996.Sri Lanka cricket teamCricket guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2011 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]
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Nigeria: Lessons From the 2011 General Elections
The April 2011 general elections, in spite of the hiccups, should be acclaimed as a step forward in the nations march towards roundly free and fair elections. The NLC described it as arguably about the best the nation has had since independence. The US, which also applauded it as being better than that of the 2007, however expressed serious concern about reports of alleged ballot box snatching and stuffing and called on INEC to "transparently review and take appropriate action on all allegations of under-age voters, violence and intimidation, ballot stuffing, and inordinately high turnout in some areas of the country." There were also allegations of manipulation in collation of [detalii...]
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Essex police investigate match irregularities involving cricketers
Police working closely with Essex CCC and ECB County has refused to comment on allegationsEssex police are investigating allegations of "match irregularities" against two Essex players.It is understood the allegations relate to betting but there has been no official comment from the county, the police force or the England and Wales Cricket Board over what is alleged to have occurred.A statement from Essex police read: "Following allegations received about two Essex County Cricket players involved in match irregularities, we have initiated an investigation and are working closely with Essex County Cricket Club and the English Cricket Board."Essex police were not prepared to name the players under investigation and the county refused to comment when contacted.EssexCounty Championship Division OneCricket guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]
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IOC to investigate allegations of corruption
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Snooker players to be banned from all betting in wake of John Higgins allegations
Snooker players are to be banned from all forms of betting in the wake of allegations about John [detalii...]
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Petacchi remains silent over doping allegations
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Ijaz Butt on match fixing allegations
Ijaz Butt on match fixing [detalii...]
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UEFA demands proof over corruption allegations
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UCI warned Landis he could be sued
Cyclings governing body aware of Floyd Landis emails UCI told him We might sue you if you tell liesCyclings governing body warned Floyd Landis he could be sued for defamation weeks before he made allegations that it had covered up a positive drug test by Lance Armstrong.Hein Verbruggen, a former president of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), said today that a letter was sent to Landis two or three weeks before his allegations became public.The American rider claimed in emails to cycling officials and sponsors that Armstrong tested positive for the blood-doping agent erythropoietin at the Tour de Suisse in 2002. Armstrong won the 2001 Swiss race, but did not compete there in 2002.Verbruggen said Landis notified the UCI in advance that he was going to air the allegations. Verbruggen said the UCI then sent Landis a letter saying: "We might sue you if you tell lies."Floyd LandisCyclingDrugs in sport guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]
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Storm in Spanish football over doping allegations - Feature
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Report: FIFA facing fresh corruption allegations
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CONMEBOL and FIFA dismiss corruption allegations - Summary
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South American confederation dismisses corruption allegations
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Brazilian justice investigates Teixeira over corruption allegations
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Argentine federation chief: Bribery allegations are invention
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Uefa launches legal action over Euro 2012 corruption allegations
Spyros Marangos made claims about Poland and Ukraine Uefa says allegations are unsubstantiatedUefa have launched a legal action over the allegations of corruption surrounding the appointment of Poland and Ukraine as the Euro 2012 hosts, the governing body announced today.They have lodged a complaint in the Swiss courts against Spyros Marangos, a former treasurer of the Cyprus Football Association who made the allegations in the German newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung before telling the Italian daily La Gazzetta dello Sport that he had proof to back up his claims.Marangos, who left the CFA in 2007, claimed that money had changed hands before Poland and Ukraine won the race to stage the European Championships in two years time.Uefa have branded the claims "unsubstantiated" and "damaging", and in addition to their action in the Swiss courts have also lodged a parallel complaint with the Cypriot Attorney General.A Uefa statement released today read: "Uefa confirms that on Friday 29 October it officially lodged a legal complaint in Switzerland at the competent Swiss criminal court against Mr Spyros Marangos following the damaging, and as yet unsubstantiated, allegations made in the press surrounding the voting in 2007 for hosting Uefa Euro 2012."Uefa confirms that in parallel it has lodged a legal complaint in Cyprus at the very highest level with the Attorney General of Cyprus. Uefa has been obliged to take legal action firstly in order to establish whether any of the claims made by Mr Marangos have any substance to them, and therefore to make available any tangible elements in order to substantiate these claims. And secondly, to protect the integrity and the good name of Uefa and European football in general, which have been seriously damaged by these allegations."Euro 2012UefaFootball politics guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]
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Fifa seek speedy investigation into crazy Lord Triesman allegations
General secretary aiming for swift action over corruption claims Investigation to be concluded before start of World CupFifa want a speedy investigation to ensure Lord Triesmans recorded claims about corruption in football are just "crazy allegations".Triesman was secretly recorded by the Mail on Sunday telling a friend that Spain would support Russias bid for the 2018 World Cup in return for help bribing referees in South Africa. He has since resigned as chairman of the FA and Englands 2018 bid.Jerome Valcke, Fifas general secretary, has referred the case to Fifas ethics committee, both to investigate Triesmans claims about Spain and Russia and to determine if any action should be taken against Englands 2018 bid.Valcke said: "I want definitely to have something decided before the World Cup because some of the comments were about the World Cup. It has to be quick."We are looking at the content of the allegations because it was about the World Cup and the bids, and also on Lord Triesman and the way he made these statements. Its good that its happening 20 days prior to the World Cup so it gives us time to make sure that all of this is wrong and that they are crazy allegations."Thats why the most important thing is to have a clear overview of what was said before the beginning of the World Cup."World Cup 2018Lord TriesmanWorld Cup 2010Fifa guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]
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Fifa claims it did not meet Qatar whistleblower due to his demands
Blatter agreed to discuss bribery over 2022 World Cup Problem was whistleblower wanted to destroy informationFifa has claimed it did not hear the allegations of bribery made by an ex-employee of Qatars World Cup bid regarding the campaign for the 2022 event because the whistleblower made unacceptable demands.The person had told the Sunday Times that the Gulf state paid Fifa vice-president Issa Hayatou and Ivory Coast official Jacques Anouma 1.5m (912,665) each to choose Qatar over four other nations. Both men and Qatar, the surprise winner, deny the allegations.Fifa president Sepp Blatter, who last week was voted into a fourth four-year term after his Qatari challenger pulled out amid separate bribery allegations, supposedly agreed to meet the Sunday Times whistleblower but talks subsequently failed to take place."Among others, the problems were that the whistleblower gave no warranty for the accuracy and correctness of the information he/she was providing, asked for the right to destroy the information at any time and that the information he/she provided not be made public," Fifa said in an e-mailed response to Bloomberg News.Fifa has been forced to defend the choice of World Cup host as well as other allegations in recent months. Corruption probes had led to 10 of its 24-member executive body being suspended or accused of improper behaviour.Blatter said on Monday that he wouldnt call for an investigation into Qatars victory unless Fifas new Solutions Committee or ethics body requests one. For their part, Qatars bid team has denied allegations of wrongdoing, including a 1,700-word rebuttal to the claims in which it described the allegations as "distressing, insulting and incomprehensible."FifaSepp Blatter guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2011 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]
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Chinese Skating Association dismisses age-cheating allegations
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Pakistan to send investigators to probe cricket betting allegations
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UEFA probes Munich match-fixing allegations - Summary
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Russian World Cup bid denies latest allegations
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UEFA takes legal action over Euro 2012 allegations
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UEFA: Cyprus closes bribery allegations around Euro 2012 vote
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FIFA ethics committee meets over World Cup vote-selling allegations
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Lord Triesman: profile
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ICC will be ruthless with guilty players
ICC president reacts angrily to crickets latest scandal Pawar certain PCB and ECB will not shelter guilty playersThe International Cricket Council will take "ruthless action" if any player is found guilty in the Lords spot-fixing scandal, its president, Sharad Pawar, said.Pawar told a news conference in Mumbai the governing body is waiting for police in London to complete their investigation into allegations that Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif bowled three deliberate no-balls by prearrangement during the Lords test against England. Pakistan sends delegation to investigate claims Scandal throws cricket into crisis Richard Williams: A sad tale with a long history Ricky Ponting: win over Pakistan was not fixed"If, unfortunately, there is a truth [in the allegations] then ruthless actions will be taken," Pawar said."I am absolutely confident that both boards - English and Pakistani - will never encourage or protect anybody who has done a wrong thing. Whatever the allegations, they are quite serious."Pakistan cricket betting scandalPakistan cricket teamEngland v Pakistan 2010Cricket guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]
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India will recover, says Tendulkar
Tournament hit by allegations of financial irregularities There are always some rough patches, says batsmanSachin Tendulkar does not believe cricket in India will be damaged by allegations of financial irregularities in the Indian Premier League. The Mumbai Indians captain described events tarnishing the sports image as "rough patches"."I think when that competitiveness is witnessed by millions, you leave all those things behind," said Tendulkar. "Life is not always a smooth journey. There are always some rough patches in between and you overcome all those hurdles and I am sure cricket will help overcome all those hurdles."Lalit Modi, the IPLs chief commissioner, is facing growing pressure to resign over his management of the tournament and allegations of financial irregularities. The row started after Modi revealed on Twitter that a junior government ministers girlfriend had invested in the new Kochi franchise, forcing the politician out of his post. Modi has denied any allegations of wrongdoing.Tendulkar is hoping to be fit for the IPL final against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday after injuring his hand in their semi-final win over the Bangalore Royal Challengers."My hand at this moment is not great. I have five stitches on the webbing and on my other hand there is swelling on the little finger," he said. "I have to just wait and see if I can hold a cricket bat, and the rest will follow."But the first thing I have to see is whether I will be able to hold a cricket bat and take the impact, because the stitches wont come off for the next eight days. I have to give my best and hope for the best."Tendulkar, who turns 37 tomorrow, added: "The guys have worked really hard and all the guys have chipped in. Its teamwork."Sachin TendulkarIPLCricket guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]
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World Cup 2018 bid live: two days to the vote
Paul Hayward: Do England want to pay price to host 2018? Six weeks of allegations: From Sunday Times to Panorama Full coverage: World Cup 2018 Comment below the line or email or on TwitterIOC and Fifa react to Panorama allegations10.39am: Instructive contrast between IOC and Fifa statements on Panorama allegations..., says Owen Gibson. He adds:IOC asks BBC to pass on evidence on Hayatou (also an IOC member): "zero tolerance" on corruption and will refer matter to ethics commissionMeanwhile:Fifa says Panorama allegations date back many years and were fully investigated. "The investigation and the case are definitely closed."Putin10.34am: The first Guardian man on the ground in Switzerland is Owen Gibson. He tweets: Putin to reveal tomorrow whether hell travel to Zurich. Expect hell only be here if he can be assured of victory.After Panorama, before the bid decision10.35am: The decision on where to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cup venues will take place in Switzerland this week. The bidding teams and officials are gathering in Zurich.The BBC kicked off the week with its investigation into the Fifa process including allegations of bribery. Panorama alleged:Three senior Fifa officials who will vote on the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids took bribes in the 1990s...Nicolas Leoz, Issa Hayatou and Ricardo Teixeira took the money from a sport marketing firm awarded lucrative World Cup rights, the programme alleges. The alleged bribes are included in a confidential document listing 175 payments totalling about 100m (64m).Through the day we will follow events in Switzerland, plus reaction to the BBCs allegations.Here is a handy guide to recent events, from the Sunday Times investigation into corruption by Fifa officials to the Panorama allegations.Please share your thoughts below or email steve.busfieldguardian.co.uk or on Twitter.World Cup 2018World Cup 2022Sepp BlatterFifaSteve Busfield guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]
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Just not cricket? A history of cheating claims against Pakistan
From bribes to ball-tampering to suspicious defeats, a number of allegations have been made against Pakistans cricketersThe betting scandal at Lords is the latest in a long list of cheating allegations to have dogged the Pakistan cricket team.Questions were first raised in the mid-1990s when Australian players Shane Warne and Mark Waugh accused the then Pakistan captain, Salim Malik, of offering them bribes to perform poorly. In May 2000 Malik and bowler Ata-ur Rehman were found guilty of match-fixing.Four years ago, the team was accused of ball-tampering during a tour to England. The Australian umpire Darrell Hair ruled that Pakistan had forfeited the Test at the Oval by refusing to take the field in protest over his ruling on the allegations.In May this year the International Cricket Councils anti-corruption unit looked at Pakistans poor performance after the team were heavily beaten by Australia.Following reports of infighting in the team, the Pakistani cricket board banned the former captain Younus Khan and the tour captain, Mohammad Yousuf, for an indefinite period. The former captain Shoaib Malik and Rana Naved-ul-Hasan were banned for one year and fined heavily.Last year a committee of Pakistans parliament summoned senior figures from the team to discuss allegations that they deliberately lost a Champions Trophy match to prevent India from reaching the semi-finals.Pakistan cricket teamPakistanCricket guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]
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OTL: Two men allege abuse by ex-CEO of AAU
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