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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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‘Boots’ Ennis explains family influence on boxing journey as he sees greatness

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Jaron “Boots” Ennis sat with his arms folded across the table and stared at his latest opponent, Uisma Lima, telling him their boxing match would be short and sweet. “In and out like a robbery,” Ennis, 28, said with a smile. Confidence is a necessity in boxing –

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Rules analyst chimes in after Auburn-Georgia serves spark suspension

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! A series of questionable calls by a Southeastern Conference (SEC) officiating crew led by Ken Williamson, including controversial ones in Georgia’s comeback win over Auburn two weeks ago, reportedly prompted serious disciplinary action. Yellowhammer News reported, citing sources, that Williamson has been “permanently suspended from officiating conference games.”

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Canadian PM calls Trump ‘afraid’ to bet on Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused President Donald Trump of being “afraid” to make a sports bet on the upcoming World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. “I think he’s afraid to make a bet,” Carney joked to The Associated Press on Thursday. “He

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Ron Wyden talks FBI gambling investigation involving Blazer coach Chauncey Billups

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Late. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., was excited about the start of the Portland Trail Blazers’ new season, but just one day after the team’s opener, the team is mired in controversy following an FBI investigation. Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, along with Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and

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Controversial transgender swimmer banned from competition until 2030

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! A transgender swimmer at the center of a national controversy earlier this year has been banned from World Aquatics until 2030 and stripped of all competitive results from June 2022 to October 2024 after refusing to take a gender confirmation test. Ana Caldas was placed on the Aquatics

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Former Buccaneers player Gerald McCoy is mourning the death of a fifth former NFL teammate

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Former NFL defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has experienced tremendous personal tragedy in just a few short weeks. During that time, the six-time Pro Bowler mourned the loss of five of his former teammates and NFL colleagues — all of whom died before their 40th birthdays. The Baltimore Ravens

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