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NBA coach, player arrested amid fed probe of Mafia’s poker, gambling rings
A gambling scandal rocked the sports world Thursday as federal authorities arrested more than 30 people — including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier — following an investigation into an illegal sports betting and poker ring reportedly run by the Mafia.
Daniels to miss Commanders’ Monday night game with Chiefs due to hamstring strain
The Washington Commanders will be without quarterback Jayden Daniels for Monday night’s game against the Chiefs in Kansas City.
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Mikaela Shiffrin expands brand, launches podcast that explores driving forces behind success
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Trey Yesavage and Roki Sasaki have barely played in MLB. They’ve been stars in the postseason anyway
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Brazilian court acquits defendants in soccer academy fire that killed 10
A Rio de Janeiro state court acquitted the last remaining defendants accused of responsibility in a 2019 fire that swept through the sleeping quarters of an academy for Brazil's popular professional soccer club Flamengo, killing 10 teenage players.
