1 in 3 high-profile athletes threatened by bettors

The NCAA reports that nearly one in three star athletes receive abusive messages from people with "betting interests," with some college basketball players getting death threats during championship tournaments.


'Shiver up the spine': Leagues weigh betting risks after Porter scandal

Sportsbooks say legal betting allows for greater transparency, but is the new market causing the issues?


Aces even-money favorites to win 3rd WNBA title

With Caitlin Clark's arrival with the Fever fueling WNBA betting, the Aces are even-money favorites to win their third straight title.


Record $210.7M bet on 2024 Kentucky Derby

According to Churchill Downs, $210, 7 million was wagered on Mystik Dan's win of the Kentucky Derby, besting by $20 million the previous betting record set last year.


Sources: NBA, books in talks after Porter scandal

In the aftermath of the Jontay Porter betting scandal, the NBA and its partner sportsbooks are discussing changes to betting menus to combat similar occurrences in the future, according to multiple sources.


Tyson the underdog in July fight against Paul

Mike Tyson is the underdog for his July fight against Jake Paul.


Celtics title faves, but Boston-Denver Finals close

The Celtics are the favorite to win the NBA title, but if they meet the Nuggets in the Finals, it could be a toss-up.


NBA bans Raptors' Porter for gambling violations

Raptors center Jontay Porter has been banned from the NBA for violating gambling rules, the league announced Wednesday.


Ohtani's ex-interpreter said he bet with a bookmaker. Here's what we know about them

The betting scandal has offered a glimpse into the secretive underworld of bookies and raises questions about how they operate. Here's what we know.


Estimate: Over $2.7B in bets on NCAA tourneys

An estimated $2.72 billion could be wagered on the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments with American sportsbooks, according to an analysis released by the American Gaming Association.