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QUEBEC -- A top Ukrainian Olympic official was suspended Tuesday following allegations that he offered to sell thousands of dollars worth of tickets for the London Games on the black market. Deion Sanders Cowboys Jersey . Volodymyr Gerashchenko, secretary general of Ukraines national Olympic committee, was accused in a BBC television report of telling an undercover reporter posing as an unauthorized dealer that he was willing to sell up to 100 tickets for cash. Sergei Bubka, president of the Ukrainian committee and an IOC member, said he called Gerashchenko in Kyiv on Tuesday to tell him he was suspended pending an investigation. Bubka said he would set up an independent commission Wednesday to investigate Gerashchenko, who has been secretary general of the Ukrainian Olympic body since 1997. "We must be fair and come to a correct decision," Bubka said in Quebec, where he is attending Olympic meetings and the SportAccord conference. The former pole vault champion said he would cut short his stay in Quebec to fly to Ukraine on Wednesday to deal with the case. Bubka said he informed the International Olympic Committee of the investigation, and also told Sebastian Coe, head of the London organizing committee, that Ukraine would co-operate with any probe carried out in Britain. It is a criminal offence in Britain to sell Olympic tickets on the black market, an offence punishable by fines of up to 20,000 pounds ($30,000). Under rules applying outside the European Union, tickets can only be sold to people who are residents in that country. In London, police said they had contacted the BBC and would like to see all of the material in the report. "The safest way for the public to purchase tickets for the Olympic and Paralympic Games is from the London 2012 website," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. "If you buy from an unofficial site or from a tout, you risk paying over the odds for a ticket that may not exist, may not be genuine and you risk not getting to see the games. Your personal details could even be used in other crimes." Coe said his organizing committee would also ask the BBC for its evidence. "I take these things very seriously," he said in Quebec. "Im very pleased with the prompt reaction of Sergei. The integrity and management of the ticketing is absolutely essential." Ukraines committee received about 2,900 tickets as part of its official Olympic allocation, Bubka said. "There has never been a situation where we have had a surplus number of tickets and those that we have received will all be distributed using official channels," Bubka said. "It is imperative that tickets are distributed to deserving recipients." The BBC said its reporter posing as an unauthorized ticket dealer from Britain spoke by phone with Gerashchenko, who said he would be prepared to sell tickets. "I understand youre a dealer," he told the reporter. "Thats why for me, you are priority No. 1, the top, the person, in case we have extra tickets to contact you, we contact you." The undercover reporter later met in London with Gerashchenko, who said he was in the process of distributing tickets to Ukrainian fans, coaches and officials. After that, he said, he would be prepared to sell up to 100 spare tickets. The Ukrainian said he preferred to complete the sale by cash. "Better cash and finished with it," he said. The BBC later approached Gerashchenko and asked why he was prepared to break Olympic rules and British law by illegally selling tickets. He claimed he had "never planned to sell tickets in the UK" and had been making "diplomatic talk to satisfy the persistent interest of the ticket dealer." Gerashchenko said the meeting with the undercover reporter "was unofficial, with no intention to make any real deal." "I have nothing to propose," he said. "I did not have real tickets to sell. I agreed to do this meeting only for the reason not to offend the person from the host country who asked me several times for a meeting." Emmitt Smith Jersey . -- The Texas Rangers placed left-hander Derek Holland on the 15-day disabled list Thursday because of a fatigued left shoulder. Marcus Spears Jersey . The Denver Post reports the Broncos and Visit Denver submitted an application in late August to the NFLs Super Bowl Advisory Committee to bid to host the Super Bowl in 2018, 2019 or 2020. http://www.thedallascowboysgear.com/andre-holmes-jersey-1 . Konopka was fined for his verbal abuse directed at a New York Rangers player conducting a live television interview nearby during pregame warm-ups. The $2,500 fine is the maximum allowed under the collective bargaining agreement. 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Chara targetted members of the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs -- drawing boos after several picks from the surprisingly boisterous gathering -- and painted himself in the role of villain as a result. "Its funny the way its set up and probably neat that way, that the one team will probably be cheered a little more than the other," said Jason Spezza, selected in the second round by Alfredsson. "You probably dont get that all the time in an all-star game. Its unique that you can get everybody on one team and have some of the rivalries that are there." Alfredssons team will be considered the favourite in Sundays game at Scotiabank Place and not just because theyll have the unwavering support of a sellout crowd. He drafted the leagues last two Art Trophy winners -- Daniel and Henrik Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks -- along with current league scoring leader Steven Stamkos and young stars Claude Giroux and John Tavares. Chara left feeling good about his team -- it is an all-star game after all -- and he should have some motivated Maple Leafs in alternate captain Joffrey Lupul, forward Phil Kessel and defenceman Dion Phaneuf. They were treated to chants of "Leafs Suck!" and "Overrated!" throughout the fantasy draft. "I didnt realize (the hate) was that bad to tell you the truth," said Kessel, who was selected 15th overall after going last a year ago. "When we play here I think theres a lot of Leafs fans at the games, right?" The Leafs-Senators rivalry brought a great atmosphere to the NHLs second all-star draft and should only build as the weekend progresses. Ottawa is hosting the showcase event for the first time and seems to be amped up for the event -- with fans lining the Rideau Canal on Thursday afternoon to catch a glimpse of the Stanley Cup and screaming throughout the draft in the evening. The enthusiasm caught Alfredsson off guard. "When I walked out (on stage), I was surprised," he said. "I didnt know how to react to be honest. They made it fun, they made the show. They were really into it." The evening included no reminders of Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, the games biiggest players who are both notably absent from the weekend. Tyron Smith Jersey. Crosby remains sidelined with a concussion while Ovechkin opted out after being suspended three games earlier in the week. After winning a puck flip to secure the No. 1 pick, Chara selected Detroit forward Pavel Datsyuk and then turned to Bruins teammate Tim Thomas in goal. He rescued Bruins forward Tyler Seguin with the 35th selection. Alfredsson chose Senators defenceman Erik Karlsson second and Spezza fourth overall. He took Ottawa forward Milan Michalek with the 24th pick. "It kind of played itself perfect," said Alfredsson. "Nothing was planned that way. We both kind of felt each other out." The last man standing was San Jose sophomore forward Logan Couture, a former star with the OHLs Ottawa 67s, who had earlier tweeted: "Is it me or is it getting hotter back here after every pick?" Couture went to Team Alfredsson by default as the 38th player taken. "Its awesome to be here," he said, seeing the glass half-full. Couture got a Honda Accord Crosstour for his troubles. The NHL and NHL Players Association also donated $10,000 each to a charity of his choice. It came down to a final four of Seguin, Buffalos Jason Pominville, Dallas Jamie Benn, and Couture. And then there were two: Benn and Couture. Chara elected to go with Benn because of the lengths the Dallas Stars forward had gone to get to the game. He had his appendix removed two weeks ago and hasnt played for the NHL team since. "Im healthy enough to be here and Im excited," said Benn. "I dont think it matters (when he was picked). Just getting the chance to be at an all-star game was a pretty good honour and for Zdeno to throw out a shout out there was really nice." While Chara ignored players from the archrival Canucks, he was quick to welcome Thomas into the fold. The star goalie has been in the media spotlight this week, after opting not to join the Bruins in a visit to the White House, citing political objections. On stage after being picked, Thomas said simply: "I followed my conscience." The players are among the biggest supporters of the draft format that was established for last years game in Raleigh, N.C. They wore microphones and cracked jokes throughout the evening. As much as the weekend will be about good (Team Alfredsson) vs. evil (Team Chara), no one was losing sight of the big picture. "If I lose, Im not going to cry myself to sleep," said Alfredsson. "We want to have a good show. We want to give the fans a good show." Theyre already off to a good start. ' ' '
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