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"NFL Players Challenge Anti-Gambling Stance; Colts and Titans Face Suspension Challenges"
sports2 years ago

"NFL Players Challenge Anti-Gambling Stance; Colts and Titans Face Suspension Challenges"

New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones criticizes the NFL's inconsistent stance on gambling, questioning why players are prohibited from betting on their own teams when the league itself profits from gambling sponsorships and owners have ownership stakes in sports book companies. Jones argues that if a player's wager is consistent with their desire to win, it does not compromise the integrity of the game. He suggests that the NFL should apply the same rule to players as it does to non-players, prohibiting all betting on sports.

Five players suspended for on-field misconduct in US vs. Mexico game.
sports2 years ago

Five players suspended for on-field misconduct in US vs. Mexico game.

CONCACAF has suspended four players, Cesar Montes and Gerardo Arteaga of Mexico, and Weston McKennie and Sergiño Dest of the U.S., for on-field player misconduct during the recent match between the two teams. Montes and McKennie received three-match suspensions, while Arteaga and Dest were suspended for two matches. The suspensions can be served during Gold Cup games, but only Montes and Arteaga will actually miss games as a result of the suspensions.

Tom Brady Takes on Role as NFL's Anti-Gambling Advocate
sports2 years ago

Tom Brady Takes on Role as NFL's Anti-Gambling Advocate

Tom Brady has reportedly starred in an educational video for the NFL, explaining the league's gambling policy and imploring players to follow the guidelines. The video is being shown at rookie minicamps and training camps. Six players have already been suspended for gambling since 2022, and the NFL is hoping Brady's message will help clean up the league's mess. The basic tenets of the policy are simply: Don't bet on anything NFL-related and don't place bets at team facilities.