Ted Cruz Presses MLB as Senate Opens Investigation Into Gambling Scandal
Sen. Ted Cruz has intensified scrutiny of Major League Baseball as he helps lead a new Senate investigation into a gambling scandal linked to the league. The move comes as the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation seeks to question league officials, gambling operators and regulatory agencies about potential ties between betting […]
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NBA Expands Illegal Gambling Investigation: What To Know
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has expanded its investigation into alleged illegal gambling throughout the league, asking multiple teams to turn over documents and devices, according to a report. The Athletic, the sports imprint of The New York Times, cited half a dozen league sources that said the NBA is trying to find new information […]
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MLB Puts Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase on Paid Leave in Connection With Gambling Probe
By J.P. Hoornstra writes and edits Major League Baseball content. A veteran of 20 years of sports coverage for daily newspapers in California, J.P. covered MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Los Angeles Angels (occasionally of Anaheim) from 2012-23 for the Southern California News Group. His first book, The 50 Greatest Dodgers Games of […]
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Drake Claims Michael Jordan Lost $20K on Ping Pong Because He Couldn’t Stop Gambling
Hall of Fame former Chicago Bulls shooting guard Michael Jordan has been praised for his skills on the court, his acumen as a businessman, and his instincts as a brand ambassador. And though he’s known to be a major gambling aficionado, the five-time league MVP swingman hasn’t necessarily been thought of as an expert bettor. […]
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