Negotiations cover both pay-scale increases and regular annual wage rises based on age.

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And the hefty punishment dished out to Richards reflects the scale of his cover-up in the days after the game.

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While they might not want to pay a few shillings to put sports back in schools, or ensure they stay, they appear more willing to cover the costs for large-scale youth sports complexes to attract travel teams.

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