Athletes
As a result of the federal indictments against N.B.A. players and others for illegal betting, a new wrinkle has emerged in the way friends of athletes can profit from their access. A close friend of LeBron James, Damon Jones, has been indicted for his role in a sports
National Basketball Association
Federal prosecutors charged six current and former NBA players and coaches with insider betting and illegal poker schemes, including Chauncey Billups, the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, a veteran NBA player who played with the Miami Heat. The indictment alleges that the defendants used insider
National Basketball Association
Federal prosecutors charged six current and former NBA players and coaches with insider betting and illegal poker schemes, including Chauncey Billups, the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, a veteran NBA player who played with the Miami Heat. The indictment alleges that the defendants used insider
National Basketball Association
A multiyear investigation by federal prosecutors has uncovered a massive gambling scheme involving current and former NBA players and coaches, as well as associates of organized crime families. The scheme, which spanned multiple years and involved millions of dollars in illegal betting, was characterized by the use of inside information
Jordan, Michael (American basketball player)
Michael Jordan, one of the most iconic basketball players, has ended his extraordinary career in the sport, closing a chapter that saw him win six NBA titles, ten scoring titles, five MVP awards, and two Olympic gold medals. With a final statement confirming his retirement, Jordan is looking forward to
Jordan, Michael (American basketball player)
Michael Jordan's impending retirement from the NBA is causing a stir among his 12 major sponsors, who are estimated to be paying him between $42 million and $47 million per year in endorsement deals. Jordan, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, has
Professional basketball
In a thrilling Game 3 of their best-of-5 series, the Atlanta Hawks matched the lowest-scoring playoff game in NBA history with a 96-64 win over the Charlotte Hornets. The Hawks, fueled by their defensive play, held Glen Rice to a season-low eight points, stifling the Hornets' offense and securing
Professional basketball
Bill Wennington, the 7-foot former NBA player, has carved out a successful 11-year career with the Chicago Bulls. Growing up in Montreal, Wennington idolized Ken Dryden, a legendary Canadian hockey player. As his professional playing days draw to a close, Wennington hopes to transition into a career in radio or
Hockey
Monday's sports day saw five games in the first round of the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup Playoffs, as well as two American League and five National League games in baseball, three National Basketball Association games, the 98th running of the Boston Marathon, and more. The
