1.   By accepting the prize money, Wilkerson will probably lose his amateur status.

2.   The channel has lost its amateur status and become a grown-up, professional outfit.

3.   New Zealand all-rounder Aaron Barnes cleared late on to play in the North Wales County Championship after queries over his amateur status had a dream debut for Caernarfonshire.

4.   At the time he gave three reasons for yielding his amateur status.

5.   Ban lost his amateur status but not the fascination.

6.   Boxers can lose their amateur status only if they fight a pro bout and receive payment for it.

7.   But Tarver never fought for Thomas, so his amateur status was not in jeopardy.

8.   Cambridge was cited for violating his amateur status.

9.   Despite his amateur status, Macdonald had developed a stellar game at St. Andrews in Scotland.

10.   Each year, athletes sign a letter verifying their amateur status, saying they have taken no money for playing their sport.