3 h. ago NBA memo reveals league concerned about its integrity amid gambling allegations

Memo comes after arrests of two prominent figuresBetting has caused issues across US sportsThe NBA, in reaction to the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups last week for their alleged role in gambling schemes, has started a review of how the league can protect not just the integrity of the game but its players and coaches as well.The league made those revelations in a memo sent to all 30 teams, a copy of which was obtained by the Associated Press. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Turkish football federation finds hundreds of referees have betting accounts

371 of 571 referees in pro leagues found to have accounts152 officials found to be actively placing betsTurkey’s football federation (TFF) will launch disciplinary action against referees found to have bet on football matches after discovering that hundreds of them had betting accounts, its president said on Monday.The TFF president, Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu, said a federation investigation — based on data from state institutions — revealed that 371 of 571 active referees in Turkey’s professional leagues had betting accounts, and 152 of them were actively gambling. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Mikel Arteta reveals changing room rule that keeps Arsenal stars in the dark

The Arsenal boss is demanding 100 percent focus from his players this season as they pursue the Premier League title, and made a key reveal following the Gunners' 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday

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3 d. ago Ruben Amorim confirms two major Man Utd doubts for Brighton after issues in training

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has revealed his side have some doubts heading into their Premier League clash against Brighton at Old Trafford this weekend

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3 d. ago The NBA jumped into bed with gambling. Now the league is getting its due

The arrests of a prominent coach and player on Thursday were depressing but it is hard to have sympathy with a league that has embraced gamblingThe NBA scoreboard has turned into a stock ticker. Crowd chants, but half of them are watching their parlays instead of the play. Somewhere a coach calls timeout; somewhere else a bookmaker grins. This was always coming. The NBA invited gambling to the game when it signed lucrative sponsorship deals and paved the way for odds and offers to be splashed over our TV screens during games. So when the FBI finally showed up on Thursday, they were simply collecting the rent.Portland head coach Chauncey Billups, whose playing career ended with his induction in the hall of fame, and Miami guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday in connection with an FBI investigation into allegations of illegal gambling and rigged poker games. Former player and assistant coach Damon Jones, who allegedly provided “inside information” about NBA games to bettors, was ...

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4 d. ago Tottenham: Thomas Frank reveals reason for poor performance in Champions League draw with Monaco

Spurs were fortunate to escape with a draw on matchday three

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5 d. ago Liverpool accept request as manager reveals helping hand for Aston Villa Europa League clash

Aston Villa are favourites to beat Go Ahead Eagles in Thursday night's Europa League clash, but the Dutch side have been given a helping hand by another Premier League club

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6 d. ago Revealed: The incoming major change which could KILL OFF illegal Premier League streaming for 'dodgy' Fire Stick users

For years, illegal streamers have watched live sport and other premium content on jailbroken Fire Sticks, despite authorities' best efforts to clamp down on the illicit activity.

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6 d. ago Jimmy Thelin singles out Aberdeen new boy as boss reveals secret to Conference League success

Thelin's troops came close to pulling off a shock against Shakhtar Donetsk - now they are aiming to upset the odds in Athens

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9 d. ago Now Strictly 'diva' Amber Davies ditches her management team amid fierce fan backlash over her arrival on the show

Wth more than a decade of professional dance experience, Amber Davies might surely have expected a little bit of flack from Strictly fans. But the anger from devotees has been a shock

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1 week ago Four GMP officers face disciplinary action over 'racist banter' about colleague

“Officers are committed to maintain exemplary standards of conduct, integrity and professionalism so allegations like this are extremely concerning."

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1 week ago NBA memo targets fan behavior, reminding teams to address unruly acts proactively

The NBA has reminded teams to focus on addressing inappropriate fan behavior at games this season

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1 week ago Eddie Jones makes feelings crystal clear on new rebel league as 'worst bit' of the Lions revealed

The latest rugby news and headlines from Wales and beyond

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2 w. ago Premier League referee Anthony Taylor reveals the impact of abuse on his family

Taylor criticised the ‘archaic’ culture around the game and said there is an ‘expectation of perfection’

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2 w. ago Man who blew £1.5m gambling on football sues Betfair in landmark fight for cash back

Lee Gibson, 47, of Leeds, went on to sue Betfair, alleging that it should have known he was a ‘problem gambler’

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2 w. ago Women’s Super League salary floor details revealed in new financial rules

Top-flight players aged 23-plus to get at least £40,000Bottom bracket will be above national living wageSenior Women’s Super League players will be guaranteed a minimum annual salary of £40,000 under financial rules brought in this season.The salary floor has different levels depending on the age of the player and whether their club is in WSL1 or WSL2, but those aged 23 and over in the top flight will receive at least £40,000. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Paul Scholes: Premier League legend makes Chelsea star claim and reveals surprise preference

Four names made up Scholes’ shortlist

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3 w. ago Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reveals Liverpool 'vulnerability' ahead of Premier League clash

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has been speaking ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool on Saturday evening, and has pinpointed a 'vulnerability' in the Reds

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3 w. ago Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping PSR rules, CEO Richard Masters reveals

The regulations could be replaced by a system similar to that employed by UEFA

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3 w. ago Daniel Sturridge left baffled by what Liverpool player asked during Galatasaray defeat

Liverpool were beaten 1-0 by Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday night, and ex-Man City star Ilkay Gundogan revealed that one of his opponents was taken aback by the atmosphere

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