They also celebrated the birthday of Mr. Whammy, the elderly fan who sits in the front row behind the basket and heckles opposing free-throw shooters.

WSJ: Bench carries Nets past Bulls, 93-89

They also celebrated the birthday of Mr. Whammy, the elderly fan who sits in the front row behind the basket and heckles opposing free throw shooters.

WSJ: Bench carries Nets past Bulls, 93-89

The animals must not lie down in front of the goal or pick up the polo ball with their trunks, or the opposing team gets a free hit.

BBC: Polo-playing elephants in Nepal

And Nigel Reo-Coker's hesitancy in front of goal, added to a wayward shot in the first half, cost England twice in the opposing box.

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