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Feds Allege Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones Helped Mob Families Lure Wealthy Players to Rigged Poker Games
Federal authorities allege that former NBA stars Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones were used by New York City mob families to “attract” wealthy players to rigged poker games, according to newly unsealed federal court documents. Both Billups, 49, and Jones, also 49, were arrested and charged on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in connection with two…
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Pro Poker Player Matthew Berkey Raised Concerns About Rigged Games Allegedly Involving Chauncey Billups Years Ago
Resurfaced clips from a 2023 podcast show that professional poker player Matthew Berkey previously raised concerns about allegedly rigged poker games involving NBA coach Chauncey Billups, now at the center of a federal gambling indictment. The clips went viral on Thursday, October 24, following news that Billups, 49, was charged in connection with illegal poker…
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Two Australia Women’s Cricket Players Targeted in Inappropriate Incident in India During World Cup
INDORE, India — Cricket Australia confirmed that two members of the Australian Women’s Cricket team were “approached and touched inappropriately” while walking in Indore during the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. The incident occurred on Thursday, the morning after Australia’s victory over England in a group-stage match. According to Cricket Australia, the players were…
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Australia Wins Toss, Opts to Bowl Against South Africa in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Clash
INDORE, India — In a crucial Women’s Cricket World Cup match on Saturday, Australia’s captain Tahlia McGrath won the toss and chose to bowl first against South Africa at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. The match will decide the final standings of the group stage, determining the semifinals lineup for the prestigious tournament. The winner…
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Brentford vs Liverpool: Premier League Preview, Lineups, and Key Talking Points
Match Overview Who: Brentford vs LiverpoolCompetition: English Premier LeagueWhere: Brentford Community Stadium, London, United KingdomWhen: Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 8pm BST (19:00 GMT)How to Watch: Live text commentary on Al Jazeera Sport from 5pm (16:00 GMT) Liverpool will be looking to build on their midweek Champions League win at Eintracht Frankfurt as they face…
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Lionel Messi Stars as Inter Miami Takes 3-1 MLS Cup Playoff Lead Over Nashville SC
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi delivered a masterclass performance, scoring twice to lead Inter Miami CF to a 3-1 victory over Nashville SC in the opening match of their MLS Cup round-one playoff series. The win gives Miami a 1-0 advantage in the best-of-three series, with the second game scheduled in Nashville on November 1. Key…
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Rafael Benitez named new Panathinaikos manager, marking 15th club of storied career
Athens, Greece — Veteran Spanish manager Rafael Benitez has officially been appointed as head coach of Panathinaikos, becoming the 15th club of his illustrious managerial career. The 65-year-old takes over from Christos Kontis, who was dismissed following the club’s 3-1 Europa League defeat to Feyenoord on Thursday. Panathinaikos, 20-time Greek champions, are currently seventh in…
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops 55 points as Thunder edge Pacers in double overtime thriller
Oklahoma City, USA — NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a breathtaking performance on Thursday night, scoring a career-high 55 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a thrilling 141-135 double-overtime win against the Indiana Pacers, in a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals. The victory moves the defending champions to 2-0 on the season,…
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Jenni Hermoso breaks silence after Spain recall: “I admit I cried”
Madrid, Spain — Spanish football star Jenni Hermoso has opened up about the emotional moment she learned she had been recalled to the Spain women’s national team, describing it as a “dream come true” after a turbulent year away from international duty. The 35-year-old forward, who now plays for Tigres UANL in Mexico, was left…
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Marcus Rashford expresses desire to make Barcelona stay permanent after loan spell
Barcelona, Spain — England forward Marcus Rashford has declared his intention to remain at FC Barcelona beyond the end of his current loan deal from Manchester United, saying he is “enjoying everything” about life in Spain. The 27-year-old joined Barcelona on loan last summer, and the Catalan club have the option to make the transfer…
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