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Chilean Player Banned Three Years for Match Fixing
Bárbara Gatica Avilés admitted intentionally losing for payment.
Match-fixing has earned Bárbara Gatica Avilés a three-year ban from tennis.
Former world No. 158 Gatica Avilés was hit with a three-year ban after admitting breaking the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP) rules, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced today.
The case was ruled on by independent Anti-Corruption Hearing Officer Raj Parker and the sanction means that Gatica Avilés is prohibited from playing in or attending any tennis event sanctioned by the governing bodies of tennis for a period of three years, starting on December 9, 2022 until December 8, 2025. In addition, she was fined $5,000.
The charges relate to a match in 2016, which Gatica admitted losing deliberately in return for payment.
The 26 year-old Gatica Avilés was found guilty of the following breaches of the 2016 TACP:
Section D.1.d: “No Covered Person shall, directly or indirectly, contrive or attempt to contrive the outcome or any other aspect of any Event.”
Section D.1.b: “No Covered Person shall, directly or indirectly, solicit or facilitate any other person to wager on the outcome or any other aspect of any Event or any other tennis competition. For the avoidance of doubt, to solicit or facilitate to wager shall include, but not be limited to: display of live tennis betting odds on a Covered Person website; writing articles for a tennis betting publication or website; conducting personal appearances for a tennis betting company; and appearing in commercials encouraging others to bet on tennis.”
Section D.1.f: “No Covered Person shall, directly or indirectly, solicit or accept any money, benefit or Consideration with the intention of negatively influencing a Player's best efforts in any Event.”
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65 Deer Nicknames for Your Favorite Hit-List Buck
As soon as hunting season sneaks up on us, we all begin daydreaming about the giant buck that could end up hanging on the wall. Many hunters, namely those who set up trail cameras long before opening day, are keeping tabs on a particular buck that stands out from the rest. Typically, the difference between […]
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What to Do If You Find Purple Paint on Posts, Trees While Hunting
There are only a handful of colors that show particularly well in the outdoors. Blaze orange obviously comes to mind first, but purple also shows itself well in a natural setting. In fact, it’s also one of the few colors colorblind people can easily identify, making it an optimal choice for marking important landmarks. This […]
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Shaky Heads Deliver When the Bite Turns Tough
It’s a subtle voice of reason when the boisterous, power-fishing approach fizzles; a user-friendly technique that’ll go just about anywhere and tempt bass in a range of moods from aggressive to bad hair day. We’re talking shaky heads–a real go-to, back-up, bail-you-out rig that flat-out delivers. Designed to hold a worm or other plastic bait […]
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New ‘Glamping’ Experience at Mexican Resort Charges $3,950 a Night
Tent camping has traditionally been thought of as the most cost-effective way to spend time in the great outdoors. But in a time when the price of everything is increasing, even that idea seems to be going away. As a prime example, a new luxury resort in Mexico has just announced it will be charging […]
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The 5 Rules of Cold Water Wading Safety
Most people don’t put away their fishing gear just because the water is getting cold. Dressing warmer and paying more attention to the conditions can go a long way towards salvaging an otherwise cold fishing season. However, staying safe in the water once the temperatures drop requires a little bit of extra preparation. Even during […]
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Duck French Dip Recipe with Horseradish Aioli
If you still have a freezer full of duck breasts and you’re looking for something a little bit different to do with them, how about trying this duck French dip recipe with horseradish aioli? The ingredients of this recipe are rather simple, and it takes very little time to put together. It’s sure to be […]
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Boris Becker Released From British Prison, Deported to Germany
Former world No. 1 Boris Becker will be home for Christmas.
By Alberto Amalfi | Thursday, December 15, 2022
Boris Becker celebrates life as a free man today.
Former world No. 1 Becker was released from a British prison today after serving eight months of a two-and-a-half year sentence for bankruptcy fraud.
Hall of Famer Becker “has thus served his sentence and is not subject to any penal restrictions in Germany," his lawyer, Christian-Oliver Moser, said in a statement.
Last April, the 55-year-old Becker was sentenced to prison for hiding about $3 million in assets after his 2017 bankruptcy.
Following his early release today, Becker boarded a private plane and was deported back to his native Germany.
The private plane is reportedly part of the deal Becker signed with a Munich TV station in exchange for his first interview after his release. Becker received an early Christmas and is planning to reunite with his 87-year-old mother, Elvira Becker, in his hometown of Leimen, Germany.
The Hall of Famer has spent the past seven months in Huntercomb in Oxon prison where he’s taught yoga, physical education and ancient Greek philosophy.
Overcrowding in British prisons is a main reason why Becker was sprung 10 days before Christmas after serving only eight months of that two-and-a-half year sentence.
In an effort to alleviate crowded prisons, officials created an early release program for foreign nationals. Any foreign national serving a fixed sentence who is liable to be removed from the UK is eligible to be taken from prison and deported to their home country up to 12 months before the earliest release point of their sentence.
Three-time Wimbledon winner Becker, who has lived in Wimbledon Village for many years, is originally from Leimen, Germany. Elvira Becker had pleaded with the judge to spare her son prison time at his sentencing saying “he is a decent boy overall.”
Photo credit: Boris Becker Instagram
How to Fish Wing Dams During Fall, Winter
Most fall days on the upper Mississippi River, Minnesota pro Austin Felix is just winging it. The 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie of the Year is definitely a laid-back guy, but don’t mistake this for complacency–he’s a man with a plan that involves capitalizing on seasonal fish movement by targeting one of the most dependable […]
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Illinois Hunter Bags Freaky Hairless Buck
We thought we had seen the weirdest of the weird with that three-eyed buck, which was shot in Texas about a month ago. We should have known that nature had a few other curveballs to throw out before this season was done. Illinois hunter Jay Kehrer’s buck being a prime example. The deer he harvested […]
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Bowhunter Makes Perfect Shot on Gnarly Piebald Buck in Maryland
Few hunters ever have the chance to see a piebald buck in the wild at any point in their lives. Even fewer have the change to actually take one–where it’s legal–as even when they do make an appearance, rarely does it happen during hunting season while a lucky man or woman is holding a gun […]
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Classic Instant Pot Venison Roast Recipe
In recent years, instant pots have made their way into nearly every family’s home and changed the way we cook for the better. The wonderful flavor and incredibly tender meat we’re used to seeing after several hours in a slow cooker, can now be possible in just a fraction of the time. For years, a […]
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Old Forester Just Dropped a New Bourbon That Spent an Extra Two Years in Heavily Charred Barrels
A long secondary finish gives you an extra extra reason to buy this bottle.
Easy Venison Chili Crunch Bowls Recipe Will Become a Go-To
Ground venison is a very versatile wild game. It can be served up in a variety of dishes. This venison chili crunch bowl recipe takes a super simple venison chili recipe and tops it off with some flavorful finishers for a yummy, satisfying hot meal that sticks to the bones. It’s a recipe designed to […]
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Survey Finds Nearly Half of U.S. Campground Rates Increased in 2022
If you thought your favorite campground seemed a little more crowded and expensive this past year, you weren’t imagining things. At least not according to camping app The Dyrt, which just released the results of a survey of campground managers and hosts with some fascinating new statistics. According to its survey, which spanned all 50 […]
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Recent Hunting Regulation Changes and What They Mean for Conservation
Hunters are the best conservationists in the world. What we do year in and year out is absolutely vital to the ecosystems of the animals that we hunt. If we were to hypothetically eliminate all hunting for an indefinite period of time, like some organizations want to, the corresponding ecosystems would be destroyed with overpopulation. […]
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How to Go On an Elk Hunt in Michigan
No one’s mind jumps to Michigan when the topic of premier elk hunting states surfaces. The Great Lakes State’s lack of notoriety isn’t all that puzzling, either, as the elk herd is as isolated as it is small, exclusive to just one region in the Lower Peninsula. Because of the sheer scarcity that plagues Michigan […]
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Hobo Water Heater is a Simple and Incredibly Effective Camping Hack
Hot water is one of those creature comforts that we don’t appreciate until it is gone. Having hot water for meals or making a morning coffee goes a long way towards keeping high morale, which is vital in any survival scenario. But heating water is easier said than done when you have limited tools on […]
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