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A major casino operator is accusing Phil Ivey, one of the world's top poker players and gamblers in general, of cheating at baccarat in the UK last summer.

As a result, they're refusing to pay him $12 million in winnings.

The Phil Ivey cheating scandal case has rocked the gaming world by pitting one of its most charismatic young stars against a major resort and casino operator.

The game in question took place on August 20-21 at Crockfords, one of London's oldest, most respected casinos, and has escalated this week.

The long-simmering dispute has now gone fully public as Phil Ivey filed a legal claim against the Genting Group in London's High Court.

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A bowler pulled a Plaxico Burress in Florida this week, shooting himself in the leg prior at the Jupiter Lanes Bowling Alley and scaring his fellow patrons half to death.

Officers confirm that the man's own gun discharged during his back swing with the ball.

A bullet struck this idiot in the leg and he was taken away in a stretcher once paramedics arrived.

The unnamed individual was taken to St. Mary’s Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries and authorities will not be pressing any charges.

A Seattle native named Richard Swanson was killed yesterday morning in Lincoln City, Oregon, not long after he started on an epic trek:

The 42-year old graphic designer was trying to dribble a soccer ball from Washington to Brazil in time for the 2014 World Cup.

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For the second time in as many days, a professional athlete has been accused of major mistreatment against females.

Yesterday, it was Eagles running back LeSean McCoy and the allegation that he assaulted a passenger on a party bus.

Today, it's something a lot more serious: a woman has accused Philadelphia 76ers guard Nick Young of anal and vaginal rape.

Under the name Jane Doe, this individual has filed a lawsuit in which she details how she met Young at the Crown Bar in West Hollywood.

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LeSean McCoy, one of the NFL's best running backs, has been sued by a woman who claims he treated her very poorly during a recent party bus jaunt.

In documents obtained by TMZ, an unidentified female alleges that the Eagles star invited 15 members of the opposite sex to get down with him on a bus from Philadelphia to New York City on December 18, 2012.

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Tim Tebow has another job offer on the table.

Having seemingly turned down a chance to work for the Omaha Beef of the Indoor Football League or for the Lingerie League, Tebow could now sign a contract with the Arena League's Philadelphia Soul.

The team is owned by former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski, who did not promise Tebow the staring job.

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Titus Young has been arrested. Again. For the third time in one week.

The former Detroit Lions wide receiver, who was booked twice over the course of 24 hours last weekend, was taken into custody Friday on charges of attempted burglary, assault of a police officer and resisting arrest.

He remains in jail at the moment and a hearing has been scheduled for either today or tomorrow.

According to The Orange County Sheriff's office, a homeowner called the authorities on Friday and reported that Young was outside her residence.

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On April 19, a 25-year old Reddit user decided to apply for the NBA Draft.

Who cares that he lacked any collegiate basketball experience?

This dude was ready to suit up, as he pleaded his case in a letter sent to Commissioner David Stern:

But here's the thing: by rule, the league must reply to anyone who seeks Draft entrance.

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NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman is going back to North Korea this summer, in part because President Barack Obama can't do jack about the situation.

At least as far as the eccentric ballplayer's worldview sees it.

Rodman, who famously bonded with "friend for life" Kim Jong-Un earlier this year, says he will do all that he can to free U.S. citizen Kenneth Bae.

Bae was sentenced to 15 years hard labor for allegedly plotting to overthrow the North Korean government, a wrong The Worm hopes he can right.

"I'm gonna try and get the guy out," Rodman lamented. "It's gonna be difficult. We got a black president [who] can't even go talk to [Kim Jong-Un]."

"Obama can't do $h!t, I don't know why he won't go talk to him."

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Sailing gold medalist Andrew "Bart" Simpson has died.

The 72-foot-long sailboat he was on capsized in San Francisco Bay. He was practicing for the upcoming America's Cup with the Swedish team Artemis Racing.

He was just 36 years old.

Simpson was reportedly trapped under the boat for 10 minutes. Another sailor involved in the wreck was injured. The rest of the 13 people on the crew were fine.

He won one Olympic gold medal and one silver medal during his career.

"The entire Artemis team is devastated by what happened," CEO Paul Canyard says in a statement. "Our heartfelt condolences are with Andrew's wife and family."