Ex-NBA player Damon Jones set to plead guilty in gambling sweep that netted more than 30 arrests

NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is set to plead guilty Tuesday to charges he cashed in on rigged poker games and gave sports bettors nonpublic injury information about stars, including his one-time teammate LeBron James. Barring a last-minute change, Jones will become the first person to plead guilty … Read more

BAN vs NZ 1st T20I: Towhid Hridoy stars as Bangladesh stun New Zealand in big chase

Towhid Hridoy produced a sensational unbeaten half-century to guide Bangladesh to a commanding six-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening T20I on Monday. Chasing a stiff target of 183, Bangladesh found themselves in early trouble at 77 for three in the 11th over, with New Zealand’s bowlers firmly in control. However, Hridoy’s calculated aggression … Read more

The Scratching Post: 4/27-5/1 – Yahoo Sports

Greetings, internet users. Welcome to The Scratching Post and the new year. Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here. Advertisement You know the drill. This is now … Read more