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YouTube TV subscribers are facing a blackout of Disney channels, including ESPN and ABC, after failed negotiations. Disney accuses Google of market dominance tactics, while Google offers a $20 credit to affected customers. The dispute impacts over 10 million viewers during a key sports weekend, with no resolution yet.
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Federal indictments reveal that current and former NBA figures, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, engaged in illegal sports betting and rigging schemes involving insider information and organized crime. The scandal highlights ongoing concerns about gambling's influence on professional sports.
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Multiple NBA figures, including Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones, face charges linked to a large-scale gambling ring involving insider information and game fixing. The investigation spans 11 states, with allegations of cheating, money laundering, and wire fraud, revealing a significant breach of sports integrity.
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A burglary occurred at Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's home during a game on October 31, 2025. Suspects fled before police arrived. The incident mirrors recent burglaries targeting professional athletes across the U.S., prompting security warnings from leagues.
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Richardson, a three-time NBA All-Star and former top draft pick, died at his Oklahoma home. He played for the Knicks, Warriors, and Nets, led the league in steals three times, and later became a successful coach. His life included a drug ban and redemption story.
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Lenny Wilkens, a Hall of Fame NBA player and coach, died at age 88. He coached 2,487 games, a league record, and led the Seattle SuperSonics to an NBA title in 1979. Wilkens also won Olympic gold with the US team in 1996. His family said he was surrounded by loved ones at his death today, with no immediate cause released.
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Major League Baseball announced new restrictions on pitch-level prop bets following indictments of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz for allegedly taking bribes to influence specific pitches. The league aims to protect game integrity as investigations reveal vulnerabilities in micro-betting, which can be manipulated by individual players. The move comes amid broader concerns across North American sports about betting-related corruption.