If you guessed the International Rugby Board considering allowing shoulder pads, you're right. Puhleeze, leather helmets maybe. But the only significant extra padding macho ruggers can use comes from a few postgame Foster's.

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Soccer player accused of al-Qaida connections: True		Iron Mike gives away Jackson's bride: True
Nizar Trabelsi, who was a reserve for Fortuna Duesseldorf of the German fist division in 1989 and bounced around different teams in the next few years, was arrested Sept. 13 on charges of criminal conspiracy and planning to cause explosions. Belgian police said that during questioning, Trabelsi said, "I have come to Belgium to commit an attack." Targets included the U.S. Embassy in Paris and an air base in Belgium where U.S. nuclear weapons are believed to be stored.		On July 6, Miami Heat swingman Jimmy Jackson married entertainment manager Shawnee Simms at the Wieuca Road Baptist Church in Atlanta. The bride was given away by boxer Mike Tyson in front of 500 guests that included Sam Cassell, Dikembe Mutombo and Damon Stoudamire. Members of R&B group Boyz II Men serenaded the couple during the wedding and actor-model-singer Tyrese performed at the reception. No word whether Jason Kidd or Toni Braxton RSVP'ed.

Knippschild swallows bee before match: True		Dillon's used jock for sale: True
Jens Knippschild didn't blame his first-round loss to Felix Mantilla at the Mercedes Cup on the bee he swallowed before the match July 15 at Stuttgart, Germany. "That's not why I lost," Knippschild said. "I just made too many mistakes."		A former University of Washington teammate of Corey Dillon has put what he says is a jockstrap used by the Cincinnati Bengals star up for sale on the eBay auction site. After opening at $1, the bidding has reached $50 so far. The auction is scheduled to close Saturday, so hurry.

Phille Phanatic going into Hall of Fame: True		Rugby considers allowing shoulder pads: False
We didn't say he was being inducted. Everyone knows The Chicken is the mascot most deserving of that honor. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced it will welcome the costume of the Phillie Phanatic into the Museum's permanent collections with a dedication ceremony July 27 during Hall of Fame Weekend.		Nope, we made up this one. No wimps allowed in rugby, though a soft, thin padding -- nothing like a football players' -- is permitted if it's incorporated into the jersey or an undergarment. Pictured is Simon Maling of the New Zealand All Blacks stopping Australian Wallabies' George Smith, left, in a Tri-Nations rugby match in Christchurch, New Zealand.