Jontay Porter's Gambling Scandal and Guilty Plea

Jontay Porter pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to gambling scheme, facing over four years in jail. He disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games in violation of NBA rules, leading to a lifetime ban.

Major League Baseball Bans Tucupita Marcano for Betting on Baseball

Major League Baseball permanently bans Tucupita Marcano for betting on baseball, including games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates when he was with the team. Several other players also face bans for betting on baseball.

MLB Gambling Scandal

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was banned from baseball for life for betting on the sport, along with four other players receiving one-year suspensions. The scandal is the biggest in decades and involves a total of five players.

Alabama Gambling Bill Failure

Alabama lawmakers express disappointment as gambling bill fails to pass, continuing a 25-year stalemate on the issue. Efforts to allow lottery, sports betting, and casinos with slot machines and table games were unsuccessful in the Senate.

Ippei Mizuhara's Guilty Plea on Bank Fraud Charges

Former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara, expected to enter guilty plea on bank fraud and false tax return charges. Mizuhara accused of embezzling millions to cover gambling debts. Federal authorities discovered $17 million stolen. Mizuhara to pay full restitution to Ohtani. Ohtani denies involvement in sports betting scandal.

NBA Gambling Scandal

The NBA is discussing changes to prop bet menus with sportsbooks after Jontay Porter received a lifetime ban for disclosing confidential information to bettors and betting on games.

NBA Bans Jontay Porter for Gambling Violations

NBA bans Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter for gambling violations, including passing on confidential information to bettors and influencing wagers with fake illness claims. Porter placed multiple bets on NBA games, profiting nearly $22,000. The league emphasizes the importance of upholding integrity in sports.

NBA ban and Columbia University's president appearance before congressional committee

Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is banned from the NBA for life for allegedly betting on games and passing on information to gamblers. Columbia University's president to appear before a congressional committee over questions of antisemitism and the school's response to conflicts on campus over the Israel-Hamas war.

NBA player banned for life and Israeli-Iran conflict

Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter banned from NBA for life for alleged gambling activities. Israeli war cabinet meets to discuss response after Iran's aerial attack.

Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter's gambling scandal

Shohei Ohtani denies betting on baseball but accuses his former interpreter of stealing money to gamble. A.J. Pierzynski questions the story and MLB is investigating.

Sports and News Update

Summary of NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament updates, MLB gambling scandal, and Fox News updates.

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter accused of theft and lies

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter is accused of stealing money from his account and lying about it, leading to an ongoing investigation by the IRS and MLB.

Bruno Mars' Gambling Debt to MGM Grand Casino

Singer Bruno Mars reportedly owes $50 million in gambling-related debt to the MGM Grand casino in Las Vegas. Despite making $90 million a year through a deal with the casino, most of it goes back to pay off his debts. He has an estimated net worth of $175 million and resides in Las Vegas with free room and board but reportedly does not take home any money while living there. The MGM is investing more in Mars with new projects at their properties.

Embezzlement Scandal Involving Former Jacksonville Jaguars Employee

Former Jacksonville Jaguars employee accused of embezzling $22 million to fund a 'life of luxury' including extravagant expenditures like purchasing Tiger Woods' putter and private air travel. He used most of the misappropriated funds to subsidize gambling losses.