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Co-Conspirator in Jontay Porter Betting Scandal Arrested Fleeing to Australia
1 year ago•Source: Yahoo Sports
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"Man Charged in Betting Scandal with Ex-NBA Player Jontay Porter"
A Brooklyn man, Long Phi "Bruce" Pham, has been charged in an illegal sports betting scheme involving former NBA player Jontay Porter, who allegedly withdrew from games to influence bets. Pham was arrested while attempting to flee to Australia, and the scheme reportedly netted over $1 million. Federal prosecutors are investigating the case, which highlights the corrupting influence of such activities on professional sports.
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"Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Shooting: A Tragic Turn of Events"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
The Super Bowl 2024 parade in Kansas City was marred by a fatal shooting, with 10 victims including one fatality and three critically injured. Two armed individuals were taken into custody, and police set up 'child reunification stations' to help lost youths find their guardians. Prior to the shooting, the event ended with a massive rally at Union Station, where Chiefs players celebrated their third Super Bowl title in five seasons. The shooting broke the celebratory mood, but until then, the day had been a joyous occasion for Kansas City, with around one million attendees.
"Former Team Canada Junior Players Take Leave Amid Sexual Assault Investigation"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Five players from Canada's 2018 world junior ice hockey team, including NHL players Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, Carter Hart, and Dillon Dubé, have taken indefinite leaves of absence from their current teams amid a report of a sexual assault investigation connected to the 2018 team. The investigation involves allegations of sexual abuse and assault against a 20-year-old Ontario native, with no charges filed yet. The players have been asked to surrender to Ontario police, but it's unclear if the five on leave are the ones involved. The 2022 probe focuses on an alleged incident in 2018, and the woman involved dropped a lawsuit after reaching a settlement with the defendants.