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Fifteen former college hoops players charged in bribery and fraud indictment

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BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Federal investigators are filing a sports bribery and wire fraud charges against 26 individuals involved with college basketball. The players are accused of under-performing in games on purpose — for cash. BREAKING: Federal investigators today are filing sports bribery and wire fraud charges against 20 people in relation to game fixing, point … [Read more...] about Fifteen former college hoops players charged in bribery and fraud indictment

Federal prosecutors charge former Tulane basketball forward Kevin Cross, 25 others with alleged conspiracy to manipulate games

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has charged dozens of National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball players, alumni and professional bettors with fixing nearly 30 basketball games since 2022. Among the 26 people charged is Tulane University forward Kevin Cross, who was allegedly bribed to underperform in a game between Tulane and East Carolina University in … [Read more...] about Federal prosecutors charge former Tulane basketball forward Kevin Cross, 25 others with alleged conspiracy to manipulate games

Saints Sign DE Myles Cole To Futures Contract

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The New Orleans Saints officially signed DE Myles Cole to a futures contract on Wednesday, per the NFL Transactions wire.  Futures contracts are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp. Cole, 25, is a former seventh-round pick by the Jaguars in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. He signed a … [Read more...] about Saints Sign DE Myles Cole To Futures Contract