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Big Changes Ahead: PGA Tour Unveils Fall Schedule Without Vegas Stop!

Big Changes Ahead: PGA Tour Unveils Fall Schedule Without Vegas Stop!

PGA Tour Announces Fall Slate Sans Stop in Vegas

The PGA Tour has rolled out its fall schedule, and one major surprise is the absence of a stop in Las Vegas. The Shriners Children’s Open, a beloved event held in Vegas since 2007, will not take place this year.

This decision to skip Vegas likely stems from the PGA Tour’s struggle with declining popularity. In recent years, it has faced stiff competition from other sports leagues, leading to a drop in viewership.

In an effort to win back fans, the PGA Tour is shaking things up for its fall lineup. Expect thrilling new courses that promise excitement and unpredictability, along with fresh formats like match play and skins games that highlight player personalities.

With these bold changes, the PGA Tour aims to reignite interest among fans and sponsors alike. Whether these strategies will be enough to turn around the tour’s fortunes remains an open question

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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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