Here's who's charged in the NBA and poker gambling ring crackdowns
An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.
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An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.
The Miami Heat guard was arrested in Orlando in a federal sports betting case that prosecutors say involved using confidential NBA information to place illegal wagers.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
Dozens of people, including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier, have been arrested and charged in connection with two federal probes into an alleged widespread sports betting scheme and an organized crime ring. Prosecutors accuse Rozier of working with a betting ring to influence prop bets. CBS News reporter Elaine Quijano breaks down what prop bets are.
Dozens of people, including former and current NBA players and a coach, have been charged in connection with two investigations into an alleged widespread sports betting scheme and organized crime ring, the FBI and federal prosecutors announced. Elaine Quijano reports.
Federal prosecutors have accused current and former NBA players and coaches of taking part in two stunning gambling schemes. The first indictments accuse players of using insider information for illegal sports betting and the second claims coaches held rigged poker games with ties to the mafia. Two-time NBA champion and former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Prosecutors announced two federal indictments on Thursday against a group of current and former professional basketball players and coaches. The first accuses players of using insider information for illegal sports betting. The second alleges rigged poker games involving coaches, high-tech equipment and some prominent organized crime families. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier are among the dozens who have been charged in connection to two investigations into an illegal sports betting scheme and an organized crime ring, the FBI said Thursday. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down the details. Then, Chris Mannix, senior writer at Sports Illustrated, joins with analysis.
Sports betting is surging in popularity, especially among younger men — with some now facing debt and addiction, 60 Minutes reported last year. A massive gambling scandal involving some top names in the NBA exploded into view Thursday morning.
The FBI has arrested Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier as part of illegal gambling investigations. Dan Roberts, editor in chief for Front Office Sports, joined CBS News to discuss.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier were among dozens of people charged in connection to two investigations into an alleged widespread sports betting scheme and organized crime ring, the FBI and federal prosecutors announced Thursday. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Several National Basketball Association stars have been embroiled in several federal investigations on alleged illegal betting. CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Jake Rosen report.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier are facing charges connected to an investigation by the U.S. government. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
"CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois speaks with NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson about basketball, his life, his sobriety, his new memoir and more.
Allen Iverson is out with a new memoir and is revealing what he considers his greatest victory off the court. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois sat down with Iverson.
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Former NBA commissioner David Stern needed emergency surgery after suffering a brain hemorrhage, the league announced. The 77-year-old reportedly collapsed at a Manhattan restaurant Thursday and was rushed to a hospital.
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Health officials will begin the complex process of evacuating the passengers and most of the crew, and repatriating them to their respective countries.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
President Trump said Saturday he "expects to hear very soon" from the Iranians.
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
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The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office has concluded its latest search connected to the disappearance of Kristin Smart, but officials say her remains were not recovered.
Several people were hurt after a possible boat explosion Saturday near the Haulover Sandbar in Miami, Florida.
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
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Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
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The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
A pedestrian was hit by a Frontier airplane departing Denver for LA late Friday night, the airport and airline confirmed.
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
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ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
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Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
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President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
Health officials will begin the complex process of evacuating the passengers and most of the crew, and repatriating them to their respective countries.
In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands. All the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries, including 17 Americans. Ramy Inocencio reports and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the virus.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.
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Péter Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán's nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Saturday to revive the Labour Party after a disastrous set of local and regional elections.
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Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "Who You Gonna Run To?"
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "Last Orders."
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "In the Middle of It."
A Frontier plane struck a pedestrian on the runway in Denver before takeoff. Meanwhile, the cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak is set to evacuate passengers on Spain's Canary Islands.
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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