MLS Hands Lifetime Bans to Ex-Players Over Extensive Gambling
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Former MLS players Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah were handed lifetime bans after an MLS investigation found extensive gambling on matches—including bets on their own games—and likely sharing inside information with bettors; the league said it will strengthen education and policies to protect competition integrity.
- Major League Soccer bans two former players for 'extensive gambling' on matches NBC News
- MLS bans Jones, Yeboah for life for betting on own games ESPN
- Two MLS players banned for life for gambling on games, including their own The New York Times
- MLS gives lifetime bans to midfielder Derrick Jones and winger Yaw Yeboah for betting offences BBC
- Derrick Jones, Yaw Yeboah issued lifetime bans from MLS for violating gambling policy Yahoo Sports
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