All articles tagged with #gambling scandals
The NCAA has taken action against college athletes involved in sports betting, including banning Fresno State player Jalen Weaver for betting on himself, highlighting the risks and consequences of sports betting manipulation, especially at lower-profile schools, amid increasing scrutiny and technological monitoring.
Gambling scandals have plagued North American sports for decades, from the infamous Black Sox scandal in 1919 to recent cases involving athletes like Shane Pinto in the NHL and Calvin Ridley in the NFL. College sports have also seen their share of point-shaving scandals, with teams like Boston College and Northwestern facing repercussions. The NBA's major blemish came with the Tim Donaghy scandal, while MLB has grappled with controversies involving Pete Rose and the Black Sox.
The recent dismissal of Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon and allegations of online gambling involving Iowa and Iowa State players highlight the ongoing issue of sports betting in college athletics. This article provides a brief history of notable gambling scandals in college sports, including the Brooklyn Five, men's basketball point shaving in the late 1940s and early 1950s, and the Boston College men's basketball scandal in 1978-79. Other incidents involving Tulane men's basketball, Arizona State men's basketball, Boston College football, and Toledo football and men's basketball are also discussed.