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Shooting from the Lip
“If I ever love a man as much as my dog, the guy will have a real problem, because I am all over that dog.” — Australian Open winner Maria Sharapova, pictured, tells the German edition of Vanity Fair that the man she marries will likely have his hands full.
The Count 30,000
The number of dollars (US) allegedly offered to each player of the Namibia national soccer team to fix an upcoming match at the African Nations Cup taking place in Ghana this month.
That is no small amount considering the average annual income in Namibia is around US$1,800 according to the United Nations.
That is no small amount considering the average annual income in Namibia is around US$1,800 according to the United Nations.
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This comes after Benin coach Reinhard Fabisch told a similar story of being approached by an unidentified man before the start of the tournament about the possibility of manipulating the outcome of games.
This comes after Benin coach Reinhard Fabisch told a similar story of being approached by an unidentified man before the start of the tournament about the possibility of manipulating the outcome of games.
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"The players were offered up to $30,000 to lose the game. They were offered half in advance but told they had to be able during the game to manipulate the score on the instructions of the syndicate," said Namibia Football Association president John Muinjo.
"The players were offered up to $30,000 to lose the game. They were offered half in advance but told they had to be able during the game to manipulate the score on the instructions of the syndicate," said Namibia Football Association president John Muinjo.
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"I'm very proud that my players came to see me straight away,” he added. “I warned them about the impact accepting these sorts of offers could have on their careers. They are a team who believe in fair play."
"I'm very proud that my players came to see me straight away,” he added. “I warned them about the impact accepting these sorts of offers could have on their careers. They are a team who believe in fair play."
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Officials form the Confederation of African Football told Reuters an investigation has been launched into the allegations.
Officials form the Confederation of African Football told Reuters an investigation has been launched into the allegations.
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Theatre of the Absurd
Theatre of the Absurd
Rodriguez to be removed from state if he shows face at hockey game
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Apparently the hatred of former West Virginia University football head coach Rich Rodriguez isn't just restricted to fans of the gridiron. The loathing has spread onto the ice as the West Virgina hockey team is hosting a "Shred Rich Rodriguez" night.
Apparently the hatred of former West Virginia University football head coach Rich Rodriguez isn't just restricted to fans of the gridiron. The loathing has spread onto the ice as the West Virgina hockey team is hosting a "Shred Rich Rodriguez" night.
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While the school investigates into the disappearance of player and football program files from Rodriguez's former office, the Wheeling West Virginia Nailers hockey team will give away cheap seats for fans wanting to shred anything depicting the ex football coach.
While the school investigates into the disappearance of player and football program files from Rodriguez's former office, the Wheeling West Virginia Nailers hockey team will give away cheap seats for fans wanting to shred anything depicting the ex football coach.
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Discounted tickets will be given to any fan that brings in a newspaper article or picture of Rodriguez to “contribute to the industrial sized paper shredder that will be stationed in the concourse” according to a Nailers press release.
Discounted tickets will be given to any fan that brings in a newspaper article or picture of Rodriguez to “contribute to the industrial sized paper shredder that will be stationed in the concourse” according to a Nailers press release.
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The school alleges that Rodriguez destroyed all the paperwork he had accumulated on every player on West Virginia's roster over the last seven years before leaving to coach arch-rival school the University of Michigan.
The school alleges that Rodriguez destroyed all the paperwork he had accumulated on every player on West Virginia's roster over the last seven years before leaving to coach arch-rival school the University of Michigan.
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The Nailers will also give free tickets to anyone whose name is Rich Rodriguez when the Nailers host the Charlotte Checkers at 7:35 p.m. on Saturday. There are also discounts if your first name is Rich or your last name is Rodriguez. Additionally any fan who wears WVU apparel to the game will receive $2 off their ticket price. Ohio State fans will also receive the discount by wearing their gear to the game to demonstrate their mutual distaste for Michigan.
The Nailers will also give free tickets to anyone whose name is Rich Rodriguez when the Nailers host the Charlotte Checkers at 7:35 p.m. on Saturday. There are also discounts if your first name is Rich or your last name is Rodriguez. Additionally any fan who wears WVU apparel to the game will receive $2 off their ticket price. Ohio State fans will also receive the discount by wearing their gear to the game to demonstrate their mutual distaste for Michigan.
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The press release even goes as far as stating “any fan caught wearing University of Michigan apparel will be charged double in order to help Rodriguez pay his $4-million buyout to WVU” and “if you actually are Coach Rich Rodriguez then you will be barred from the building and escorted outside state lines.”
The press release even goes as far as stating “any fan caught wearing University of Michigan apparel will be charged double in order to help Rodriguez pay his $4-million buyout to WVU” and “if you actually are Coach Rich Rodriguez then you will be barred from the building and escorted outside state lines.”
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The Wheeling Nailers are the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers. Coach Rodriguez is credited as leading West Virginia to their first back-to-back top 10 finishes in school history, as well as four consecutive New Year's bowl appearances before taking the Michigan offer.
The Wheeling Nailers are the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers. Coach Rodriguez is credited as leading West Virginia to their first back-to-back top 10 finishes in school history, as well as four consecutive New Year's bowl appearances before taking the Michigan offer.
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