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Second Player Sidelined As NCAA Basketball Gambling Probe Expands, Report Says Second Player Sidelined As NCAA Basketball Gambling Probe Expands, Report Says
Second Player Sidelined As NCAA Basketball Gambling Probe Expands, Report Says A Philadelphia native is the second college basketball player to be sidelined amid a growing gambling investigation following a massive scandal that rocked the NBA, according to a report. Western Michigan University is holding guard Justice Williams out of competition as the NCAA investigates his possible ties to gambling, Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde reported on Thursday, Oct. 30.  Williams transferred to Western Michigan after playing at Robert Morris University, which is located near Pittsburgh. In a statement to SI, WMU said Williams was suspended "pending the result o…

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by Chris Spiker
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Former MAAC Star Benched As Gambling Scandal Spreads To College Basketball: Report Former MAAC Star Benched As Gambling Scandal Spreads To College Basketball: Report
Former MAAC Star Benched As Gambling Scandal Spreads To College Basketball: Report A former Iona University basketball star has been sidelined after he was tied to growing investigations into gambling activity in the wake of a massive scandal that rocked the NBA. The University of Dayton announced the suspension of Adam Njie Jr. on Sunday, Oct. 26. The sophomore transferred from Iona in April after he was named to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference's all-rookie team in the 2024-25 season. Dayton athletic director Neil Sullivan released a statement about the 6-foot-2 guard from The Bronx, New York. "The University of Dayton has been notified by the NCAA of potent…

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by Chris Spiker
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Former Celtics Among 34 Indicted In Mafia-Linked Sports Betting, Poker Schemes: DOJ (UPDATE) Former Celtics Among 34 Indicted In Mafia-Linked Sports Betting, Poker Schemes: DOJ (UPDATE)
Former Celtics Among 34 Indicted In Mafia-Linked Sports Betting, Poker Schemes: DOJ (Update) A basketball Hall-of-Famer and a current NBA star were among dozens indicted in a massive scheme to rig sports bets and poker games, authorities said. The Department of Justice announced the arrests in the case at a news conference in New York City on Thursday, Oct. 22. Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier III, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, and retired NBA guard Damon Jones are among the 34 defendants in two overlapping cases. Federal prosecutors said the trio took part in illegal sports betting or rigged poker games to help fund New York's most notorious crime fami…

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by Chris Spiker
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CT-Native Blasts Blue Jays Into World Series Glory With Historic Game 7 Homer CT-Native Blasts Blue Jays Into World Series Glory With Historic Game 7 Homer
Ct-native Blasts Blue Jays Into World Series Glory With Historic Game 7 Homer George Springer, a New Britain native and former University of Connecticut star, sent Toronto fans into a frenzy with a single swing in the seventh inning, lifting the Blue Jays to the World Series with a 4-3 win in a decisive Game 7. This marks Toronto’s first trip to the Fall Classic since 1993. Springer’s fourth home run of the postseason made history — it was the first go-ahead homer in a Game 7 by a team trailing by multiple runs in the seventh inning or later. Seattle’s Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez each hit solo shots, giving the Mariners an early lead and hope for their first Worl…

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by Josh Lanier
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Former Yankees Catcher Jesús Montero, 35, Killed In Car Crash Former Yankees Catcher Jesús Montero, 35, Killed In Car Crash
Former Yankees Catcher Jesús Montero, 35, Killed In Car Crash Jesús Montero, a former top baseball prospect once hailed as one of the game’s brightest young hitters, has died at 35 following a crash in his native Venezuela. The New York Yankees confirmed the catcher's death on Sunday, Oct. 19, writing, “The Yankees are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jesús Montero. We send our sincerest condolences to his family & loved ones.” Local media reported that Montero died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash earlier this month in Valencia, the capital of the country's Central Region. Born Nov. 28, 1989, in Guacara, Venezuela, Mont…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fired Penn State Coach James Franklin Says He’ll Win A National Title ‘Somewhere Else Now' Fired Penn State Coach James Franklin Says He’ll Win A National Title ‘Somewhere Else Now'
Fired Penn State Coach James Franklin Says He’ll Win A National Title ‘Somewhere Else Now' Fired Penn State football coach James Franklin is ready, willing and eager to get back on the sidelines. Franklin — who broke out with the University of Maryland — made his first appearance since his ousting earlier this month on "College GameDay" on Saturday morning, and he made it clear: his goal of winning a national championship still burns deep. The former coach called his firing "super quick," but is ready to start fresh with another program. He laid out the moments leading up to and following his firing at Penn State as his team was prepping for a Sunday meeting on Oct. 12. "We had…

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by Zak Failla
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Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Calls DUI Arrest Misunderstanding: 'I'm Old, I'm Tired' Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Calls DUI Arrest Misunderstanding: 'I'm Old, I'm Tired'
Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Calls DUI Arrest Misunderstanding: 'I'm Old, I'm Tired' NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce said his arrest this week on suspicion of driving under the influence was a misunderstanding after police found him asleep behind the wheel of his Range Rover in Los Angeles. The former Boston Celtics All-Star was arrested around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, on U.S. Highway 101 in Los Angeles, the California Highway Patrol said in a press release. Pierce and hundreds of others had been stopped on the highway because of an earlier unrelated crash, but when troopers reopened traffic, the 47-year-old’s SUV did not move, authorities said. “When officers approached, …

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by Josh Lanier
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March Madness Icon Sister Jean Dies At 106: 'No Human Like Her' March Madness Icon Sister Jean Dies At 106: 'No Human Like Her'
March Madness Icon Sister Jean Dies At 106: 'No Human Like Her' One of the most iconic faces of an improbable Cinderella story during March Madness has died. Loyola University Chicago announced the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt on Thursday, Oct. 9. The former men's basketball team chaplain was 106. Sister Jean became a national celebrity during the Ramblers' unlikely run out of the mid-major Missouri Valley Conference to the NCAA Final Four in 2018. It was the school's first Final Four appearance since winning the 1963 national championship. Loyola students, alumni, and countless basketball fans will remember Sister Jean for her deep k…

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by Chris Spiker
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Red Sox Hall-Of-Famer Mike Greenwell Dies At 62: Runner-Up To Jose Canseco In 1988 MVP Race Red Sox Hall-Of-Famer Mike Greenwell Dies At 62: Runner-Up To Jose Canseco In 1988 MVP Race
Red Sox Hall-Of-Famer Mike Greenwell Dies At 62: Runner-Up To Jose Canseco In 1988 MVP Race Mike Greenwell, the two-time All-Star who spent his entire big-league career with the Boston Red Sox and later served as a county commissioner in Florida, has died at 62. Greenwell's death on Thursday, Oct. 9, followed a battle with thyroid cancer that he publicly disclosed about two months ago.  The Louisville native was a steady presence in left field for Boston from 1985 through 1996. He was nicknamed “The Gator” in a nod to his upbringing in Fort Myers, Florida.  “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Red Sox Hall of Famer Mike Greenwell," the Red Sox posted on social med…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NFL Owner Jerry Jones Fined $250K For 'Accidental' Middle Finger At Fans NFL Owner Jerry Jones Fined $250K For 'Accidental' Middle Finger At Fans
NFL Owner Jerry Jones Fined $250K For 'Accidental' Middle Finger At Fans Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been fined $250,000 for giving the middle finger to fans at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Jones received the fine after the Cowboys defeated the New York Jets 37-22 on Sunday, Oct. 5. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero first reported the fine on Tuesday, Oct. 7. A video quickly spread on social media showing Jones pointing toward the crowd from his box before extending his middle finger. According to NFL.com, the 82-year-old is expected to appeal the fine, with a final decision likely by Friday, Oct. 10. During his we…

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by Chris Spiker
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Olympic Rugby Star, New England Native Ilona Maher Honored With Barbie Doll Olympic Rugby Star, New England Native Ilona Maher Honored With Barbie Doll
Olympic Rugby Star, New England Native Ilona Maher Honored With Barbie Doll After leading Team USA to its first-ever Olympic medal in women's rugby, Ilona Maher is being honored with her own Barbie doll. Maher was named one of four professional rugby players to get their own Barbies, Mattel announced on Monday, Oct. 6. The Team Barbie dolls were announced to celebrate the International Day of the Girl, which falls on Saturday, Oct. 11. The 29-year-old native of Burlington, Vermont, helped lead the US to bronze in rugby sevens at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. A Quinnipiac University graduate, Maher has used her stardom to promote body positivity. Maher said sh…

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by Chris Spiker
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Fox Sports Analyst, Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez Now Facing Felony Charge After Altercation Fox Sports Analyst, Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez Now Facing Felony Charge After Altercation
Fox Sports Analyst, Ex-nfl QB Mark Sanchez Now Facing Felony Charge After Altercation Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge after a heated dispute over a parking space in downtown Indianapolis escalated into a violent confrontation over the weekend.  Authorities confirmed Monday, Oct. 6 that the charges against Sanchez have been upgraded, and he could face additional counts as the investigation continues. Sanchez, 38, was hospitalized in stable condition after being stabbed during the altercation in the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 4. Related story: Fox Shuffles Booth After Sanchez Arrest: 'We’r…

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by Joe Lombardi