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A federal judge has denied a request by former NBA player Jontay Porter to be allowed to resume his basketball career in Greece while he is awaiting sentencing for his role in a betting scandal that got him banned from the league.
Former NBA player Jontay Porter has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a federal criminal case.
Court papers indicate that former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him for life.
Two more people have been charged in the sports betting scandal that prompted the NBA to ban former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter for life.
Professional athletes get told at the start of every season that if they gamble on their games, the consequences are severe.
Sports and gambling are once again in the spotlight following lifetime bans handed to San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano and Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter.
Michael Porter Jr.'s teammates on the Denver Nuggets say their starting forward seems to be handling his family's troubles well as the team heads into the playoffs.
The NBA has banned Toronto player Jontay Porter after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games.
Toronto’s Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.
NCAA President Charlie Baker is urging states with legal wagering on sporting events to ban betting on individual player performances.
