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From Jontay Porter to Tucupita Marcano: A timeline of sports gambling scandals since 2018
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From Jontay Porter to Tucupita Marcano: A timeline of sports gambling scandals since 2018

**Sports Gambling Scandals Since 2018: A Timeline**

Since the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018, sports gambling has proliferated across the United States. Unfortunately, this expanding industry has also brought with it a surge in gambling-related scandals. A few notable incidents include:

* **2018:** Jontay Porter, a former Missouri basketball player, was suspended 12 games for betting on the Tigers’ victory over Iowa State.
* **2020:** Tucupita Marcano, a former San Diego Padres prospect, received a lifetime ban from baseball after being caught betting on games he participated in.
* **2022:** Tony Parker, a former NBA star and owner of the ASVEL Basket French basketball team, was suspended for betting on his team’s matches.

These cases highlight the severity of sports gambling scandals and their potential to harm players, teams, and the integrity of the game. As a result, leagues and governing bodies have implemented strict rules to deter these practices.

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Tony Finau’s 1 swing thought for golfers looking to add speed
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Tony Finau’s 1 swing thought for golfers looking to add speed

**Tony Finau’s Swing Thought for Speed Demons**

Tony Finau, one of the longest hitters on the PGA Tour, shares his secret to generating effortless power: **”Swing hard and turn fast.”**

By focusing on accelerating his body through the downswing while maintaining control, Finau creates a devastating combination of clubhead speed and accuracy.

This simple yet effective thought process reminds golfers to trust their swing, drive through impact, and generate maximum rotational force.

By adopting Finau’s mindset, golfers can tap into their innate power and unlock newfound distance off the tee.

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Report: Murray to keep OWGR until after Travelers
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Report: Murray to keep OWGR until after Travelers

**Murray to Keep OWGR Ranking Until After Travelers**

According to a report by Golfweek, the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) will not update its rankings until after the Travelers Championship, which is scheduled to be played from June 22-25. This means that world number one Scottie Scheffler will remain at the top of the rankings for at least another week, even if he does not play in the Travelers Championship.

The OWGR is a system that ranks the world’s top golfers based on their recent performances. The rankings are updated every week, but there are certain weeks when the rankings are not updated, such as the weeks of the major championships. The Travelers Championship is not a major championship, but it is a PGA Tour event, and it is one of the most prestigious events on the schedule.

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Nicklaus: Reuniting golf ‘above my pay grade’
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Nicklaus: Reuniting golf ‘above my pay grade’

**Nicklaus: Reuniting golf ‘above my pay grade’**

Nicklaus, a 77-time PGA Tour winner and a 6-time co-founder of the PGA Champions Tour, has reunited the originally divided senior professional golf tournament scene.

The Legends of Golf tournament is Nicklaus’s two-man, best-ball event near Savannah in October, which will return in 2023.

The Champions Tour, also referred to as the PGA Tour Champions, was divided with smaller competing entities, the Senior PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Championship from 1980 to 1988, which led to the idea of the Senior Golf Tour to provide a common field for senior golfers to compete against each other.

The Senior Golf Tour was one of 3 senior golf tours that existed during the 1980s. With 19 co-sponsors, Nicklaus asked Seniors Champions Tour members to help make the tournaments as successful as they can, “for a sum way above my pay grade.”

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1 common mistake causing inconsistent ball-striking, per top teacher
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1 common mistake causing inconsistent ball-striking, per top teacher

**1 common mistake causing inconsistent ball-striking, per top teacher**

Do you notice your golf shots flying in different directions despite consistent practice? To resolve that inconsistency, a top teacher recently revealed during an interview that most players share a common mistake. As explained, many golfers fail to make solid contact with the center of the clubface due to imbalances in their swings. The most effective way to remedy the imbalance is by slowing down, visualizing the correct swing path, and practicing it over many shots.

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Scheffler relieved but still ‘reliving’ arrest at PGA
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Scheffler relieved but still ‘reliving’ arrest at PGA

PGA Tour leader Scottie Scheffler, arrested prior to his round at the Valhalla Golf Club, secured his eventual release. Although the arrest left him “relieved,” Scheffler acknowledges the lingering impact of the incident. Emerging after posting a 66, Scheffler candidly admitted to “still reliving” the experience. Despite facing adversity, the golfer displayed resilience, sinking a near-eagle on the opening hole. Nevertheless, the arrest remains a topic of contemplation for Scheffler as he attempts to navigate the tournament.

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Rules Guy: Is it legal to use a Stimpmeter to gauge the speed of the greens before playing?
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Rules Guy: Is it legal to use a Stimpmeter to gauge the speed of the greens before playing?

Golf’s governing bodies have deemed the use of a Stimpmeter to be a breach of Rule 4.3a, which states that a player must not receive advice or information on playing the course during a round. Players are allowed to read a green’s slope and firmness before playing, but measuring its speed could be considered receiving advice. Ultimately, determining whether using a Stimpmeter is legal is up to each tournament or club.

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2024 Memorial Tournament: How to watch, TV coverage, streaming info, tee times
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2024 Memorial Tournament: How to watch, TV coverage, streaming info, tee times

**2024 Memorial Tournament: TV and Streaming Info**
Calling all golf enthusiasts! Catch the action of the 2024 Memorial Tournament, held at beautiful Muirfield Village Golf Club from May 29th to June 2nd. The tournament will be exclusively broadcast on CBS Sports. Expect thrilling games and upsets as top golfers, including defending champion Collin Morikawa, Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, and Rory McIlroy, vie for the title. Stay tuned to CBS Sports to witness the battle at Muirfield Village.

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