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Jontay Porter, banned from NBA, is denied permission to resume career in Greece
Read full article: Jontay Porter, banned from NBA, is denied permission to resume career in GreeceA federal judge has denied a request by former NBA player Jontay Porter to be allowed to resume his basketball career in Greece while he is awaiting sentencing for his role in a betting scandal that got him banned from the league.
Ex-NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty in case tied to gambling scandal that tanked his career
Read full article: Ex-NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty in case tied to gambling scandal that tanked his careerFormer NBA player Jontay Porter has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a federal criminal case.
Banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicate
Read full article: Banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicateCourt papers indicate that former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him for life.
Lawyer for Jontay Porter says now-banned NBA player was โin over his headโ with a gambling addiction
Read full article: Lawyer for Jontay Porter says now-banned NBA player was โin over his headโ with a gambling addictionA lawyer for Jontay Porter says the former Toronto Raptors forward who was given a lifetime ban by the NBA because of a sports betting scandal was โin over his headโ with a gambling addiction.
2 more charged in betting scandal that spurred NBA to bar Raptors' Jontay Porter for life
Read full article: 2 more charged in betting scandal that spurred NBA to bar Raptors' Jontay Porter for lifeTwo more people have been charged in the sports betting scandal that prompted the NBA to ban former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter for life.
Pro athletes understand gambling on their games is a non-negotiable no-no. Some learned the hard way
Read full article: Pro athletes understand gambling on their games is a non-negotiable no-no. Some learned the hard wayProfessional athletes get told at the start of every season that if they gamble on their games, the consequences are severe.
Betting scandals for MLB's Marcano and NBA's Porter are hardly the first in pro sports
Read full article: Betting scandals for MLB's Marcano and NBA's Porter are hardly the first in pro sportsSports and gambling are once again in the spotlight following lifetime bans handed to San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano and Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter.
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. heads into playoffs against Lakers after trying week for family
Read full article: Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. heads into playoffs against Lakers after trying week for familyMichael Porter Jr.'s teammates on the Denver Nuggets say their starting forward seems to be handling his family's troubles well as the team heads into the playoffs.
NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games
Read full article: NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on gamesThe NBA has banned Toronto player Jontay Porter after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games.
Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto's Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league
Read full article: Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto's Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from leagueTorontoโs Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.
NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletes
Read full article: NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletesNCAA President Charlie Baker is urging states with legal wagering on sporting events to ban betting on individual player performances.