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

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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Russell, 15, gets invite to make PGA Tour debut

Russell, 15, gets invite to make PGA Tour debut

Miles Russell, 15, has received an invitation to make his PGA Tour debut at the 3M Open in Minnesota. The young phenom recently finished T-20 on the Korn Ferry Tour.

Russell will become the youngest player to feature on the PGA Tour since Guan Tianlang in 2013. He earned his place after an impressive performance at the Korn Ferry Tour’s Pinnacle Bank Championship. Russell finished tied for 20th, confirming his status as one of the most exciting young golfers in the world.

The 3M Open will be held at TPC Twin Cities from July 4-10. Russell will be looking to make a statement against some of the best golfers in the world.

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Pro golf’s ongoing battle overshadows 1 huge positive

Pro golf’s ongoing battle overshadows 1 huge positive

Pro golf’s ongoing battle overshadows 1 huge positive

Another week, another explosive golf story. While it’s consumed much of the recent airtime in the insular world of professional golf, a less publicized but mostly positive evolution continues quietly in the background that could play a pivotal role in the future of the sport.

Scottie Scheffler’s Masters victory might have been the most significant development, as the Texan became just the fourth player in history to win four PGA Tour events before the Masters. It suggests that the 26-year-old is entering the prime of his career and could dominate the sport for years to come.

However, a recent incident involving Scheffler has once again highlighted the need for the PGA Tour to find new ways to generate excitement. The tour has been struggling to keep up with the popularity of other sports, and Scheffler’s scandal has only made matters worse.

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