All articles tagged with #gambling scandal
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Cleveland.com
The MLB faces a crisis of trust following a gambling scandal involving Cleveland Guardians players, with critics arguing that the league's new betting limits are insufficient and that the sport's integrity is at risk due to its close ties with gambling companies, raising concerns about widespread corruption and the need for stronger regulation.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Major League Baseball has imposed betting limits on individual pitches following a scandal where Cleveland pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted for allegedly accepting bribes to manipulate pitches, with MLB aiming to reduce integrity risks associated with such bets by capping wagers and banning parlays on pitch-level outcomes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted for accepting bribes from gamblers to rig pitches during games, with Ortiz arrested and both facing serious charges including conspiracy and money laundering, amid ongoing investigations into sports betting corruption.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty to charges of profiting from rigged poker games and providing non-public injury information about NBA stars, amid a large federal gambling crackdown involving over 30 arrests including prominent basketball figures and mobsters.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
Former NBA player Damon Jones is implicated in a major gambling scandal involving inside information, financial troubles, and legal issues, including using his championship ring as collateral for loans amid ongoing federal investigations into illegal gambling operations.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by New York Post
The NBA gambling scandal is expanding, with reports that Clippers head coach Ty Lue was involved in a rigged poker game in Vegas in 2019, alongside Chauncey Billups, who was arrested for his alleged role in the scheme. Lue, a known poker enthusiast and close friend of Billups, has denied any wrongdoing, but the investigation continues to uncover connections between NBA figures and illegal gambling activities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by New York Post
The NBA placed Miami Heat player Terry Rozier on unpaid leave amid an alleged gambling scandal involving illegal sports betting and mafia-linked poker schemes, with the players union criticizing the decision as unfair and contrary to the presumption of innocence. Rozier's salary is held in escrow as legal proceedings continue, and the league emphasizes its commitment to integrity.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Sports
Following a gambling scandal and criminal charges, the NBA has placed Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier's salary in an interest-bearing escrow account pending his legal resolution, despite initial reports he would be paid; the NBA Players Association plans to challenge this decision.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Sports
The NFL is investigating the Baltimore Ravens for incorrectly listing Lamar Jackson's injury status, which could lead to fines, draft pick losses, or suspensions, especially given the timing amid recent gambling scandals in sports.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Sports
The Ravens clarified that Lamar Jackson's change from full to limited practice participation was due to league rules, despite him fully participating in practice, highlighting confusion over what constitutes 'limited' practice and raising concerns about potential inside information influencing betting activities amid ongoing gambling scandals.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by New York Post
Stephen A. Smith stands by his comments linking the FBI's NBA gambling probe to political influence, despite criticism from Kash Patel, as multiple NBA figures and others are implicated in a major gambling scandal involving organized crime and arrests of players and coaches.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
The NBA gambling scandal has prompted Congress to call for increased regulation of sports betting following federal charges against numerous NBA figures involved in illegal betting activities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
Several NBA figures, including Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier, are involved in a gambling scandal involving rigged bets and insider information, prompting strong condemnations from sports analysts like Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by nypost.com
The article discusses a gambling scandal involving NBA players and coaches, highlighting the reckless behavior despite the NBA's apparent enabling of such activities, and emphasizing the absurdity of risking careers for relatively small sums compared to their salaries.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
The NBA gambling scandal involves federal indictments of over 30 individuals, including players and coaches, for rigging games and insider trading linked to organized crime, highlighting the deep integration of gambling into US sports and raising concerns about integrity and regulation.