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A sports bettor scored an 80,860% gain on a $100 parlay ticket for the NBA Championship
Wayne Shelton placed a Hail Mary sports bet last year that ultimately turned a $100 parlay ticket i…
Matthew Fox
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NBA gambling scandle: Jontay Porter of Toronto Raptors banned for life for leaking info to bettors
Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter received a lifetime NBA ban for gambling violations.
Lauren Steussy
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A bettor sitting on a $1.7 million payout if the Thunder win the NBA title is hedging by letting in outside investors
His parlay ticket included championships for the Texas Rangers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Oklahoma Ci…
Matthew Fox
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Jontay Porter's NBA ban might have a silver lining
The NBA is happy to make an example of Jontay Porter. It really wants sports betting to thrive, so …
Peter Kafka
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Why the average NBA Finals ticket costs $4,000
Ticket prices for this year's NBA Finals hit record highs, averaging $4,150, driven by big cities a…
Cork Gaines
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Sports leagues got millions in betting company sponsorships. Then came the gambling scandals.
As sports-betting has become increasingly lucrative and commonplace, a series of scandals starring …
Geoff Weiss
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MLB bans Padres player for betting on his team's games
Tucupita Marcano bet on 25 Pittsburgh Pirates games while a member of the team, the MLB said when d…
Geoff Weiss
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Why a new NBA deal could mean cuts to your favorite NBC and Peacock shows
Yet another reminder: Even if you don't watch sports on TV, you're probably going to pay for them a…
Peter Kafka
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Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton dies at 71
Basketball legend Bill Walton, known for his standout career at UCLA and in the NBA, has died at 71…
Lauren Johnson
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Why Netflix's new NFL deal has some sports fans crying foul
With Netflix's NFL deal, the league's games are set to be spread across seven platforms, raising co…
Lucia Moses
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Tristan Thompson was suspended from the NBA for a drug violation. Here's why the 2 substances found in his system are banned.
Tristan Thompson was suspended from the NBA after testing positive for performance enhancing drugs …
Meredith Cash
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Shaq says Steph Curry is 'way better' than him and deserves consideration as the NBA's GOAT
Steph Curry hit a game-winning three to lead the Warriors past the Celtics, prompting Shaq to ask w…
Meredith Cash
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Caitlin Clark's Nike deal sets new bar, leaving modest salary in the dust
The $28 million, eight-year Nike deal is worth exponentially more than Caitlin Clark's base salary …
Geoff Weiss
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Giannis Antetokounmpo net worth: How the NBA's 'Greek Freak' makes and spends his millions
The 28-year-old Milwaukee Bucks forward — known to many as "The Greek Freak" — has racked up an imp…
Meredith Cash
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WNBA salaries max out nearly $865K less than the NBA's lowest contracts. Players lean on side jobs and savvy financial strategies to fill the gap.
WNBA stars are learning to make the most of their money with financial strategies to manage extra i…
Meredith Cash
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The Enhanced Games wants to take on the Olympics by embracing steroids and athlete pay. Meet the founder.
Billionaires, including Peter Thiel, are backing the Enhanced Games, an Olympics-style event that a…
Lloyd Lee
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Richfresh who has outfitted NBA superstars like LeBron James and Steph Curry — dressed the women's basketball stars playing in the NCAA's first-ever game in Paris
Under Armour teamed up with luxury designer Richfresh to create custom suits for players competing …
Meredith Cash
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Netflix's new bet on live sports: having YouTuber Jake Paul fight Mike Tyson
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will fight on July 20 in Texas, the latest in a push by Netflix for more l…
Geoff Weiss
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Free NBA live stream: How to watch Celtics vs. Mavericks from anywhere
Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks play tonight. We'll show you how to watch the game for free whe…
Lillian Brown
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I became an NFL cheerleader at 29 and learned you're never too old to make your dreams come true
Dre DiLorenzo was a competitive dancer until she was 18. She took a break for 10 years but made the…