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Knicks send cease-and-desist to Mamdani over logo use, say they ‘want to make it clear’ they don’t endorse him

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New York Knicks sent a cease-and-desist letter to Zohran Mamdani after the New York City mayoral candidate used a logo similar to the team’s for a campaign ad, Fox News Digital confirmed. In a statement, the Knicks made it clear they “do not endorse Mr. Mamdani for Mayor.” “The NY Knicks …

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Who are Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones? NBA subjects arrested in illegal gambling probe

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones were arrested Thursday morning as part of FBI probes into alleged illegal gambling with ties to the La Cosa Nostra crime families.  Billups and Jones are alleged to have knowingly participated in rigged poker games, while Rozier and Jones allegedly leaked non-public information about NBA …

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NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups denies wrongdoing after arrest in FBI gambling probe

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, through a statement from his attorney, denied any wrongdoing after being among the more than 30 people arrested Thursday in connection with an FBI investigation into an alleged gambling ring with suspected links to New York crime families. “Anyone who knows Chauncey Billups knows he is …

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Alleged gambling ring involving NBA players used X-ray technology, hidden devices to rig poker games: feds

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Details have emerged about the technology used to rig poker games in the illegal gambling scheme that allegedly included NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and retired NBA player Damon Jones.  Documents released by the FBI allege the conspirators used a card-shuffling machine that used concealed technology …

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Justin Herbert throws 3 touchdowns as Chargers dominate Vikings to get back in win column

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Los Angeles Chargers took care of business on “Thursday Night Football,” dominating the Minnesota Vikings, 37-10, in a game where Justin Herbert shined with three touchdown passes.  The Chargers had a bounce-back victory after losing to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday to improve to 5-3, while the Vikings fell to 3-4 …

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Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden reacts to FBI probe involving Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups: ‘Very sad day’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. 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, it is mired in controversy after an FBI probe.  Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA guard Damon Jones were among …

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Trans swimmer banned from World Athletics and stripped of recent results after refusing sex test

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A transgender swimmer who was 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 sex verification test.  Ana Caldas was listed on the Aquatics Integrity Unit’s …

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Dodgers, Blue Jays announce starting pitchers for Game 1 of the World Series

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays announced their Game 1 starting pitchers for the World Series.  The Dodgers will start Blake Snell, while the Blue Jays are sending rookie Trey Yesavage to the mound. Game 1 is on Friday at 8 p.m. ET at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.  Snell …

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ESPN star Stephen A. Smith makes Trump warning after FBI’s illegal gambling probe nets NBA figures

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ESPN star Stephen A. Smith offered a warning about President Donald Trump after dozens of people, including three NBA figures, were arrested in a widespread FBI illegal gambling probe. Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and retired NBA player Damon Jones were among those arrested in the investigation …

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Gerald McCoy shares sobering reality after former NFL teammate Doug Martin’s death: ‘This keeps happening’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former NFL defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has experienced tremendous personal tragedies in just a few short weeks. During that span, 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 announced the death of …

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