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Sport

Author : Graeme Joffe
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781091964990
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (649 download)

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Download or read book Sport written by Graeme Joffe and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-31 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An explosive, hard hitting expose which delves into the mass systemic corruption in South African sport which is shattering the dreams of the country's athletes who are silenced by draconian codes of conduct. The author is former CNN International Sports anchor turned investigative sports journalist, Graeme Joffe who had to flee his native South Africa, fearing for his safety. He returned to the USA where he applied for political asylum. Joffe was a lone crusader for seven years with a big target on his back as he reported without fear or favor. Top ranking government officials, administrators, coaches, companies, media and friends are named and shamed. It was a dark and lonely crusade in a country which has little to no culture of investigative sports journalism. More than 20 years into the country's democracy, the corrupt have destroyed Nelson Mandela's incredible legacy and his immortal words: "Sport has the power to change the world." The book details: How the author got into investigative sports journalism and the dangers of being a whistle-blower. The corruption in numerous sporting codes led by the South African Olympic Committee (SASCOC). SASCOC sued the author in his personal capacity for defamation for R21.1 million (about $1.5 million) to try bully, silence and cripple him financially. It was a malicious prosecution! The SA Rugby president opened a criminal defamation case against Joffe, wanting him to be arrested as soon as he sets foot back in South Africa. There were numerous legal threats from those who had something to hide and didn't like to be exposed. How the International sporting federations, the "big boys clubs" eg. IOC, FIFA have led by such a poor example and turn a blind eye in the buddy buddy system. World renowned auditors, marketing, media and other companies have played a key role in the capture of South African sport. Why South Africa is a perennial under achiever on the Olympic stage. A very different background and view on Oscar Pistorius (the blade-runner) and the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. It was a "political decision" to send Oscar to the Olympic Games in London! Drug testing? The author being spied on, followed, illegally phone tapped and his emails were hacked. An anonymous fake website was created to defame and discredit the whistle-blower. The 2022 Commonwealth Games embarrassment - Durban won the bid but was then stripped of the rights to host. Joffe warned the Commonwealth Games Federation but it fell on deaf ears. How SA bribed its way to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup - all the dirty players. A chance meeting with the FBI in Cincinnati. The abuse and grand theft of National Lottery funding whilst athletes have to pay their own way and charities are suffering. Sexual harassment and alleged rape cover ups by sports people with power. Television and mobile rights - dirty tenders? Blacklisted from sporting events. The detrimental mix of sport and politics. Racism, quotas and the lack of transformation. Defamation insurance - good or bad? The addiction of investigative journalism and how it changes ones life. Fighting for what's right and standing up for the truth. Has sports betting aided the scourge of corruption? Trying to make a difference with a social responsibility project, Township TV which changed the lives of so many with free entertainment 365 days of the year. Fleeing South Africa, going underground, the get-away and not knowing to trust, if anyone. The police file goes missing and the roller-coaster ride waiting for arrests which never happened. Application process for political asylum, making a new life and starting again in the USA. Living a boys dream of teaching tennis and caddying on an island. Poking the bear on social media from a distance and not giving up the fight. Having no regrets, vindication and hoping for a better future for SA's sportsmen and women who deserve so much better. And on the lighter side, the author was the "Bachelor" - well kind of!

SPORT: GREED and BETRAYAL

Author : Graeme Joffe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781798747599
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (475 download)

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Download or read book SPORT: GREED and BETRAYAL written by Graeme Joffe and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-28 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An explosive, hard hitting expose which delves into the mass systemic corruption in South African sport which is shattering the dreams of the country''s athletes who are silenced by draconian codes of conduct. The author is former CNN International Sports anchor turned investigative sports journalist, Graeme Joffe who had to flee his native South Africa, fearing for his safety. He returned to the USA where he applied for political asylum. Joffe was a lone crusader for seven years with a big target on his back as he reported without fear or favor. Top ranking government officials, administrators, coaches, companies, media and friends are named and shamed. It was a dark and lonely crusade in a country which has little to no culture of investigative sports journalism. More than 20 years into the country''s democracy, the corrupt have destroyed Nelson Mandela''s incredible legacy and his immortal words: "Sport has the power to change the world." The book details: How the author got into investigative sports journalism and the dangers of being a whistle-blower. The corruption in numerous sporting codes led by the South African Olympic Committee (SASCOC). SASCOC sued the author in his personal capacity for defamation for R21.1 million (about $1.5 million) to try to bully, silence and cripple him financially. It was a malicious prosecution! The SA Rugby president opened a criminal defamation case against Joffe, wanting him to be arrested as soon as he sets foot back in South Africa. There were numerous legal threats from those who had something to hide and didn''t like to be exposed. How the International sporting federations, "big boys clubs" eg. IOC, FIFA have led by such a poor example and turn a blind eye in the buddy buddy system. World renowned auditors, marketing, media and other companies have played a key role in the capture of South African sport. Why South Africa is a perennial under achiever on the Olympic stage. A very different background and view on Oscar Pistorius (the blade-runner) and the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. It was a "political decision" to send Oscar to the Olympic Games in London! Drug testing? The author being spied on, followed, illegally phone tapped and his emails were hacked. An anonymous fake website was created to defame and discredit the whistle-blower. The 2022 Commonwealth Games embarrassment - Durban won the bid but was then stripped of the rights to host. Joffe warned the Commonwealth Games Federation but it fell on deaf ears. How SA bribed its way to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup - all the dirty players. A chance meeting with the FBI in Cincinnati. The abuse and grand theft of National Lottery funding whilst athletes have to pay their own way and charities are suffering. Sexual harassment and alleged rape cover ups by sports people with power. Television and mobile rights - dirty tenders? Blacklisted from sporting events. The detrimental mix of sport and politics. Racism, quotas and the lack of transformation. Defamation insurance - good or bad? The addiction of investigative journalism and how it changes ones life. Fighting for what''s right and standing up for the truth. Has sports betting aided the scourge of corruption? Trying to make a difference with a social responsibility project, Township TV which changed the lives of so many with free entertainment 365 days of the year. Fleeing South Africa, going underground, the get-away and not knowing who to trust, if anyone. The police file goes missing and the roller-coaster waiting for arrests which never happened. Application process for political asylum, making a new life and starting again in the USA. Living a boys dream of teaching tennis and caddying on an island. Poking the bear on social media from a distance and not giving up the fight. Having no regrets, vindication and hoping for a better future for SA''s sportsmen and women who deserve so much better. And on the lighter side, the author was the "Bachelor" - well kind of!

Sports Scandals

Author : Norman Ferguson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781849539111
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book Sports Scandals written by Norman Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sport can bring out the best in us... and the worst. The high-pressure world of competitive sport has been shaken over the years by a series of major scandals. Involving drugs, sex, violence, money or pure and simple cheating, these incidents have ruined reputations, fuelled suspicions and shocked loyal supporters. Highlighting some of the most memorable cases from around the world, Norman Ferguson explores both recent and historic instances of dishonesty, betrayal and outrageous unsporting behaviour. Over 35 scandals, including: How cancer-survivor Lance Armstrong deceived his fans and cheated his way to seven Tour de France victories The World Cup bidding processes that brought the FBI to FIFA's door Figure skater Tonya Harding's sinister plot to break the leg of her rival, Nancy Kerrigan

Lessons of the Game

Author : Derek Sparks
Publisher : Game Time Marketing
ISBN 13 : 9780967147116
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (471 download)

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Download or read book Lessons of the Game written by Derek Sparks and published by Game Time Marketing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, the Naked truth of corruption and scandal in interscholastic sports is told by a real All-American football star. Lessons...is a candid betrayal of the pitfalls, expectations, and pressures today's athlete must endure. Read the tragic story of a remarkable student athlete who faced those pressures and was nearly destroyed by them. His courageous story of faith and perseverance offers many valuable lessons that can show aspiring athletes how to dodge the dangers that awaits them as they attempt to defy the odds of becoming a professional athlete.

Front Row Seat

Author : Stephen J Griffin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Front Row Seat written by Stephen J Griffin and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A portion of the proceeds from Front Row Seat will be donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Disease research and the Positive Coaching Alliance to help coaches lead and develop America's future leaders..America's youth sports industry has changed dramatically over the past two decades. The days of playing for your town or local YMCA team, be it baseball, soccer, basketball or lacrosse were coming to an end. There would soon be an arms race - how do I get my child on the best travel team, should I hire a personal trainer, which college showcases should my child attend, should I subscribe to a recruiting service, and so on. Youth sports had become big business.An opportunity presented itself to me to invest in a sports event business and, soon, other opportunities followed. Over the next five years or so, I was invested; personally and financially in the industry. My view and approach to the youth sports market was pretty simple - first and foremost, exceed customer expectations; deliver great experiences and value; and reinforce positive values and sportsmanship. With the advent of social media, our customers became our marketers; moms, dads and kids sharing our branded content on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, respectively. The founder of a youth sports company reached out to me and told me that he had heard good things about me and said he would like to get together and tell me more about his company. He seemed to know a fair amount about my investments and activities in the sports space. He was a bit vague about why he was contacting me, however, it felt like a good networking opportunity and you never know where meetings like this can lead. I had strong opinions about the youth sports market and a fully developed investment thesis - I was confident that there was tremendous opportunity both from an investment perspective and to provide customers with better-quality experiences. Perhaps this company would prove to be a good opportunity, a platform to execute the strategy. I agreed to meet with him. I could never have imagined what the next two years of my life would be like. I quickly found myself wrapped in a web of lies, cover-ups, and dealing with individuals driven by ego and greed. Never in my life did I think I would be dealing with an international criminal investigation led by the U.S. Department of Justice. I was fearing for my family's safety and fighting for the rights of our employees and customers all at the same time. If that wasn't enough, I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.I had a front row seat to dozens of real-time business case studies; accounting issues; civil and criminal litigation; and my own path to acceptance and rediscovering what matters most.

Loyalty, Betrayal and Other Contact Sports

Author : Brown Bear
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780967393322
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (933 download)

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Download or read book Loyalty, Betrayal and Other Contact Sports written by Brown Bear and published by . This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Sports Immortals

Author : Peter Williams
Publisher : Popular Press
ISBN 13 : 9780879726706
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book The Sports Immortals written by Peter Williams and published by Popular Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the psychology of hero-worship in sports, covering the period from the late 19th century to the present. Offers an overview of the classic theorists, and demonstrates how the public creates heroes and villains in the same way the Greeks created archetypal deities. Topics include the archetypes of human myth, localized sports archetypes, origins of the baseball myth, the archetypes of baseball, and the sports press. Paper edition (unseen), $17.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Advantage Disadvantage

Author : Yale R. Jaffe
Publisher : Yale Jaffe
ISBN 13 : 1439204187
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (392 download)

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Download or read book Advantage Disadvantage written by Yale R. Jaffe and published by Yale Jaffe. This book was released on 2008 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corruption, greed, and betrayal drive the adults who surround a talented high school basketball player in Advantage Disadvantage, a sports thriller.

Sports

Author : Donald L. Deardorff
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313095469
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Sports written by Donald L. Deardorff and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2000-09-30 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to the available literature on sports in American culture during the last two decades of the 20th century is a companion to Jack Higg's Sports: A Reference Guide (Greenwood, 1982). The types of individual or team sports included in this volume include those that are viewed as physical contests engaged in for physical, emotional, spiritual, or psychological fulfillment. With a focus on books alone, chapters review the available literature regarding sports and each concludes with a bibliography. Academic journals likely to contain articles on the topics discussed are listed at the end of each chapter. Twelve chapters discuss sports and American history, business and law, education, ethnicity and race, gender, literature, philosophy and religion, popular culture, psychology, science and technology, sociology and world history. This reference and guide to further research will appeal to scholars of popular culture and sports. An index and two appendixes are included, one listing important dates in American sports from 1980 through 2000 and one listing sports halls of fame, museums, periodicals, and websites.

Red Card

Author : Ken Bensinger
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501133918
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Red Card written by Ken Bensinger and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive, shocking account of the FIFA scandal—the biggest corruption case of recent years—involving dozens of countries and implicating nearly every aspect of the world’s most popular sport, soccer, including the World Cup is “an engrossing and jaw-dropping tale of international intrigue…A riveting book” (The New York Times). The FIFA case began small, boosted by an IRS agent’s review of an American soccer official’s tax returns. But that humble investigation eventually led to a huge worldwide corruption scandal that crossed continents and reached the highest levels of the soccer’s world governing body in Switzerland. “The meeting of American investigative reporting and real-life cop show” (The Financial Times), Ken Bensinger’s Red Card explores the case, and the personalities behind it, in vivid detail. There’s Chuck Blazer, a high-living soccer dad who ascended to the highest ranks of the sport while creaming millions from its coffers; Jack Warner, a Trinidadian soccer official whose lust for power was matched only by his boundless greed; and the sport’s most powerful man, FIFA president Sepp Blatter, who held on to his position at any cost even as soccer rotted from the inside out. Remarkably, this corruption existed for decades before American law enforcement officials began to secretly dig, finally revealing that nearly every aspect of the planet’s favorite sport was corrupted by bribes, kickbacks, fraud, and money laundering. Not even the World Cup, the most-watched sporting event in history, was safe from the thick web of corruption, as powerful FIFA officials extracted their bribes at every turn. “A gripping white-collar crime thriller that, in its scope and human drama, ranks with some of the best investigative business books of the past thirty years” (The Wall Street Journal), Red Card goes beyond the headlines to bring the real story to light.

Greed & Betrayal

Author : Cecilio T. Arillo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Greed & Betrayal written by Cecilio T. Arillo and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Shocking Tale of Crime and Corruption

Author : Donald M Gibbs
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (211 download)

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Download or read book The Shocking Tale of Crime and Corruption written by Donald M Gibbs and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-03-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "The Shocking Tale of Crime and Corruption," delve into the riveting narrative that unravels the hidden truths behind the glitz and glamor of professional sports. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride through the dark corridors of power, where greed, deceit, and betrayal lurk behind every corner. Follow the gripping saga of the Jacksonville Jaguars as they grapple with a series of scandals that rock the foundation of the National Football League (NFL). From the shocking revelations of a registered sex offender hacking into the team's jumbotron to the brazen embezzlement scheme that siphons off millions of dollars, no aspect of the Jaguars organization is left untouched by the specter of crime and corruption. Through meticulous research and in-depth analysis, this book exposes the vulnerabilities within the NFL and sports organizations at large, shedding light on the systemic failures that enable misconduct to thrive. Discover the courtroom drama, the courtroom drama, and the relentless pursuit of justice as perpetrators are brought to account for their crimes, and victims seek closure in the aftermath of betrayal. But "The Shocking Tale of Crime and Corruption" is more than just a gripping expose-it's a call to action. As readers turn the pages, they are confronted with the stark reality that the scandals plaguing the Jaguars are not isolated incidents but symptomatic of a broader problem within professional sports. It's a rallying cry for transparency, integrity, and accountability in sports governance, urging fans, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to demand change and hold organizations accountable for their actions. Get ready to be captivated, shocked, and inspired as you journey into the heart of darkness that lies beneath the surface of America's favorite sport. "The Shocking Tale of Crime and Corruption" is a must-read for anyone who loves sports, values integrity, and believes in the power of accountability to drive positive change. It's time to shine a light on the shadows and reclaim the soul of the game we love.

The Betrayal

Author : Charles Fountain
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199795134
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Download or read book The Betrayal written by Charles Fountain and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2016 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new account of one of the most famous scandals in sports history shows how the 1919 fixing of the World Series forever changed the way America's pastime was both managed and perceived.

Sports in America from Colonial Times to the Twenty-First Century: An Encyclopedia

Author : Steven A. Riess
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317459466
Total Pages : 2636 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book Sports in America from Colonial Times to the Twenty-First Century: An Encyclopedia written by Steven A. Riess and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-26 with total page 2636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique new reference work, this encyclopedia presents a social, cultural, and economic history of American sports from hunting, bowling, and skating in the sixteenth century to televised professional sports and the X Games today. Nearly 400 articles examine historical and cultural aspects of leagues, teams, institutions, major competitions, the media and other related industries, as well as legal and social issues, economic factors, ethnic and racial participation, and the growth of institutions and venues. Also included are biographical entries on notable individuals—not just outstanding athletes, but owners and promoters, journalists and broadcasters, and innovators of other kinds—along with in-depth entries on the history of major and minor sports from air racing and archery to wrestling and yachting. A detailed chronology, master bibliography, and directory of institutions, organizations, and governing bodies—plus more than 100 vintage and contemporary photographs—round out the coverage.

Careers in Entertainment and Sports

Author : WetFeet (Firm)
Publisher : WETFEET, INC.
ISBN 13 : 1582078238
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Careers in Entertainment and Sports written by WetFeet (Firm) and published by WETFEET, INC.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Language, Crime and Courts in Contemporary Africa and Beyond

Author : Russell H. Kaschula
Publisher : African Sun Media
ISBN 13 : 1991260199
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (912 download)

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Download or read book Language, Crime and Courts in Contemporary Africa and Beyond written by Russell H. Kaschula and published by African Sun Media. This book was released on 2023-09-08 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The research represented in this volume, and in the series as a whole, is intended to provide critical analyses and findings that can underpin the development of language policies, practice guides and other resources that support a fair and accessible legal system. However, this will also require well-developed teaching and research programmes, so it is our intention that this volume will continue to support the growth of forensic linguistics in Southern African universities and nurture the next generation of scholars dedicated to forensic and legal linguistics. This aim will be supported by the newly formed African Association of Forensic and Legal Linguists (AAFLL), which will help to coordinate the study of forensic linguistics in Africa. This book series, Studies in Forensic and Legal Linguistics in Africa and Beyond, Volumes I, II, III and IV, continues to play an important role in bringing African forensic linguistic scholarship to a wider audience, while simultaneously promoting the field amongst academic and legal institutions in Africa.

Football in the 1980s

Author : Michael Keane
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750989564
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Football in the 1980s written by Michael Keane and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2018-10-05 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you remember a time when footballers' perms were tighter than their shorts? When supporters still swayed on terraces? When a chain-smoking doctor played central midfield for Brazil? Take a nostalgic stroll back to an era when football on TV was still an occasional treat, when almost anyone could finish runners-up to Liverpool and when finishing fourth in the top flight was not a cause for celebration but a sackable offence! Football in the 1980s is an affectionate look at all the essential facts, stats and anecdotes from the decade before the national game was commercially rebranded. Including both some of modern football's darkest days and its most memorable matches, Football in the 1980s will take you back to a time of tough tackles, muddy pitches and cheap seats. Read on for a grandstand view . . .