Fernandez has proved as good as his word, averaging nearly 17 points per game for Real in the current Euroleague season and winning rave reviews for his performances.

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The veteran midfielder promised to shave his head if his team-mates extended his involvement in Euro 2000 and after they survived a close shave of their own against England, Hagi was as good as his word.

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The umpires, apparently unsighted, accepted Clarke and Ponting's word that the catch was a good one - Ponting even raising his own finger as though giving the batsman out.

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