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Godolphins retained Australian rider James McDonald has stood himself down after being charged with a betting offence.Racing NSW stewards interviewed and charged McDonald on Tuesday with having an interest in a bet on Astern who he rode to win his debut on December 5 last year.Astern was backed from $4.60 to $3.50 on the day and and won by 2-1/2 lengths.A stewards release said they questioned McDonald after receiving intelligence regarding his association with a known punter and that punters betting activities.McDonald was not required to enter a plea and stood himself down after stewards told him they would consider exercising their discretion to suspend his licence.Stewards also told McDonald their investigations would continue and reserved their position to issue additional charges should they unearth any further breaches of the rules.McDonald, 24, is Sydneys reigning premier jockey and spent the Australian winter riding for Sheikh Mohammeds Godolphin team in England and Ireland.Under the rules, jockeys are not allowed to bet on thoroughbred racing. Wholesale Nike Soccer Jerseys .S District Court against Major League Baseball, the Office of the Commissioner and his own union, the MLBPA. Cheap Authentic Soccer Jerseys . Didier Drogba gave away the penalty that put Senegal one goal away from a major upset, but the veteran striker will get another chance -- probably his last -- at the World Cup after Salomon Kalous injury-time strike sealed the Ivorians place in Brazil next year. http://www.stitchedsoccerjerseys.com/ . -- Team after team passed on Andre Ellington in the draft. Cheap Soccer Jerseys . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Stitched Soccer Jerseys . -- Former San Diego Chargers safety Paul Oliver was found dead at his Atlanta-area home Tuesday night, and a medical examiner said Wednesday that the ex-player committed suicide. WASHINGTON -- A bill moving forward in Congress would block the IRS from taxing most medals or other prizes awarded to U.S. Olympians.The U.S. Olympic Committee awards cash prizes to Olympic medal winners: $25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver and $10,000 for bronze. Because the money is considered earned income, it is taxed -- a practice some lawmakers refer to the victory tax.The Senate passed legislation to make thhe winnings tax-free just before the Summer Olympics.dddddddddddd The House approved a similar bill on Thursday, 415-1.The House bill would allow Olympic taxes on high-profile athletes such as swimmer Michael Phelps who earn more than $1 million a year.The bill now goes back to the Senate. ' ' '