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And we're not talking about small sums of money on the line here. According to government filings, one wager was more than $100,000, which would have resulted in a payout of more than $1 million. The FBI was notified, Porter was banned from the NBA, and he and three other people have pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy.
And we're not talking about small sums of money on the line here. According to government filings, one wager was more than $100,000, which would have resulted in a payout of more than $1 million. The FBI was notified, Porter was banned from the NBA, and he and three other people have pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy.
And since then, the scope of the federal investigation has expanded into college sports as well. Five schools are being investigated by the federal government for their possible ties to the scheme. And Vorkunov reports that at least seven schools are believed to have drawn attention from the NCAA. Now, match fixing has always been a part of sports.
And since then, the scope of the federal investigation has expanded into college sports as well. Five schools are being investigated by the federal government for their possible ties to the scheme. And Vorkunov reports that at least seven schools are believed to have drawn attention from the NCAA. Now, match fixing has always been a part of sports.
And since then, the scope of the federal investigation has expanded into college sports as well. Five schools are being investigated by the federal government for their possible ties to the scheme. And Vorkunov reports that at least seven schools are believed to have drawn attention from the NCAA. Now, match fixing has always been a part of sports.
But with sports gambling now legal in 38 states plus Washington, D.C., Vorkunov points out that various regulators, sportsbooks, and professional leagues are better equipped to catch when potential fixing is going on. And Vorkunov says the investigation into the Porter scheme has posed a really vexing question.
But with sports gambling now legal in 38 states plus Washington, D.C., Vorkunov points out that various regulators, sportsbooks, and professional leagues are better equipped to catch when potential fixing is going on. And Vorkunov says the investigation into the Porter scheme has posed a really vexing question.
But with sports gambling now legal in 38 states plus Washington, D.C., Vorkunov points out that various regulators, sportsbooks, and professional leagues are better equipped to catch when potential fixing is going on. And Vorkunov says the investigation into the Porter scheme has posed a really vexing question.
Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Ukrainian officials say an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv killed at least nine people and injured dozens, calling it the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year. This comes as negotiations to end the war in Ukraine have reached a serious point of contention.
Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Ukrainian officials say an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv killed at least nine people and injured dozens, calling it the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year. This comes as negotiations to end the war in Ukraine have reached a serious point of contention.
Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Ukrainian officials say an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv killed at least nine people and injured dozens, calling it the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year. This comes as negotiations to end the war in Ukraine have reached a serious point of contention.
Yesterday, President Trump expressed frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over his rejection of a U.S. proposed peace plan. A U.S. delegation that included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff abruptly canceled a meeting in London that was seen as a make-or-break moment in talks.
Yesterday, President Trump expressed frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over his rejection of a U.S. proposed peace plan. A U.S. delegation that included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff abruptly canceled a meeting in London that was seen as a make-or-break moment in talks.
Yesterday, President Trump expressed frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over his rejection of a U.S. proposed peace plan. A U.S. delegation that included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff abruptly canceled a meeting in London that was seen as a make-or-break moment in talks.
Zelensky rejected the administration's plan that would see Washington recognize Russian sovereignty over the Crimean Peninsula, a Ukrainian territory that Russia has occupied since 2014. In recent days, the U.S. has threatened to walk away from the process altogether, as Ukraine sees the currently proposed deal as too favorable to Russia.
Zelensky rejected the administration's plan that would see Washington recognize Russian sovereignty over the Crimean Peninsula, a Ukrainian territory that Russia has occupied since 2014. In recent days, the U.S. has threatened to walk away from the process altogether, as Ukraine sees the currently proposed deal as too favorable to Russia.
Zelensky rejected the administration's plan that would see Washington recognize Russian sovereignty over the Crimean Peninsula, a Ukrainian territory that Russia has occupied since 2014. In recent days, the U.S. has threatened to walk away from the process altogether, as Ukraine sees the currently proposed deal as too favorable to Russia.
Staying with the Trump administration and an interesting 48 hours regarding the economy, on Monday, the CEOs of big box retailers, including Walmart and Target, privately warned the president that while prices remain steady for now, his tariff policy could eventually cause prices to go up, shelves to empty, and supply chains to be disrupted.
Staying with the Trump administration and an interesting 48 hours regarding the economy, on Monday, the CEOs of big box retailers, including Walmart and Target, privately warned the president that while prices remain steady for now, his tariff policy could eventually cause prices to go up, shelves to empty, and supply chains to be disrupted.
Staying with the Trump administration and an interesting 48 hours regarding the economy, on Monday, the CEOs of big box retailers, including Walmart and Target, privately warned the president that while prices remain steady for now, his tariff policy could eventually cause prices to go up, shelves to empty, and supply chains to be disrupted.