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FBI Arrests NBA Stars, Reveals La Cosa Nostra Crime Ties In Gambling Scandal

NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the arrest of 34 people, including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA guard and coach Damon Jones, as part of a widespread investigation into foul play. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed at […]

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Knicks send cease-and-desist letter to Mamdani for logo use

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! The New York Knicks sent a cease-and-desist letter to Zohran Mamdani after the New York mayoral candidate used a logo similar to the team’s in a campaign ad, Pakinomist Digital has confirmed. In a statement, the Knicks made it clear they “do not endorse Mr. Mamdani for mayor.”

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NBA News: Who Are Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones?

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones were arrested Thursday morning as part of FBI investigations into alleged foul play associated with the La Cosa Nostra crime families. Billups and Jones are alleged to have knowingly participated in rigged poker games, while Rozier and Jones allegedly leaked non-public

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NBA coach Chauncey Billups denies wrongdoing after FBI arrest in gambling ring

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups denied any wrongdoing in a statement from his attorney after being among more than 30 people arrested Thursday in connection with an FBI investigation into an alleged gambling ring with suspected ties to New York crime families. “Anyone who knows Chauncey Billups

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High-tech poker cheating scheme used rigged shufflers, FBI says

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Details have emerged about the technology used to rig poker games in the illegal gambling scheme that allegedly included NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and retired NBA player Damon Jones. Documents released by the FBI allege that the conspirators used a card-shuffle

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Chargers bounce back with a commanding win over the Vikings on Thursday night

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! The Los Angeles Chargers took care of business on “Thursday Night Football,” dominating the Minnesota Vikings, 37-10, in a game where Justin Herbert shined with three touchdown passes. The Chargers had a comeback win after losing to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday to improve to 5-3, while the

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7 NBA games DOJ says were affected by high stakes

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! The Justice Department listed seven high-stakes games after non-public information was disclosed to players. Terry Rozier, the DOJ says, was directly involved in one of them, while Damon Jones is said to have provided information about two Los Angeles Lakers games when he was an assistant coach for

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Sophie Cunningham hopes to follow Angel Reese’s path to the fashion runway

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Sophie Cunningham often speaks her mind. The Indiana Fever guard noticed WNBA player Angel Reese’s court debut at the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Cunningham said Reese’s historic move made her consider taking her own strut down the catwalk. During a recent episode of her “Show Me Something”

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Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith clash over NBA gambling scandal on ESPN

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! The biggest story in sports, let alone the NBA, was the FBI gambling investigation announced Thursday that involved the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA guard Damon Jones, among many others. During ESPN’s “Inside The NBA,” the

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Chauncey Billups leaves Oregon courthouse after arrest

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups left an Oregon federal courthouse without answering questions Thursday after he was arrested as part of an FBI gambling investigation. Federal officials announced that Billups was charged with conspiracy to commit electronic money fraud and money laundering. He is to be arraigned

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