Tag: Crime

11/10/25 2:11 PM

Thailand court orders extradition to China of alleged igaming kingpin

  • Associated Press
BANGKOK (AP) — An appeals court in Thailand on Monday approved the extradition to China of She Zhijiang, an alleged transnational crime... more
11/09/25 8:38 PM

Two MLB pitchers charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors

  • Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges they took bribes from sports... more
11/06/25 9:00 PM

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones pleads not guilty to selling injury secrets

  • Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he profited from rigged poker... more
10/27/25 2:00 PM

Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff says gambling implications are scary for NBA players and coaches

  • Larry Lage, Associated Press
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said NBA players and coaches have to be mindful of conversations they have with... more
10/27/25 1:56 PM

NBA starts review of policies after gambling-related arrests

  • Tim Reynolds, Associated Press
The NBA, in reaction to the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups last week for their alleged role in... more
10/23/25 6:56 PM

Here’s how indictment says Terry Rozier shared information that paid off for bettors

  • Ed White, Associated Press
NBA guard Terry Rozier was averaging nearly 21 points per game for the Charlotte Hornets as the 2022-23 season neared an end. But during a... more
10/23/25 6:48 PM

How cheaters rigged high-stakes poker games with the mob and sports pros, according to authorities

  • Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
The indictments announced Thursday of a poker cheating ring involving NBA figures and backed by the mafia emphasized their alleged... more
10/23/25 2:22 PM

Who are Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones? A look at arrested NBA player and coaches

  • Associated Press
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Damon Jones were... more
10/23/25 2:16 PM

NBA head coach and player charged in sprawling sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes

  • Alanna Durkin Richer, Tim Reynolds and Philip Marcelo, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player for the Miami Heat were arrested Thursday along with more than 30... more
10/09/25 11:36 AM

A-League soccer player and former team captain pleads guilty to match-fixing charges in Australia

  • Associated Press
SYDNEY (AP) — A former club captain who was honored as the A-League’s player of the year has admitted his role in a lucrative match-fixing... more