The poll vault
Article Abstract:
Retired sports personalities excluding football players, join politics, in order to be the centre of attention and at the same time politicians also lure them into politics, as they are able to win more votes. However, it is observed that sports personalities fail to become popular even after entering politics.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2004
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The silks' purse
Article Abstract:
Commercialization of Sports has led to lawyers taking care of their millionaire clients regarding deliberate dangerous play. The idea of big payments made by the erring players like Kevin Muscat paying $606,000 to Holmes may put an end to such deliberate mischief, as video replays has not controlled foul play.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2004
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State of disgrace
Article Abstract:
The sight of Origin matches in Queensland is discussed. Some criticism takes place of people's attitudes, which are detailed.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2004
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