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Illegal bets in the Dominican Republic come under scrutiny after MLB pitchers arrested

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — Baseball and bets go hand-in-hand in the Dominican Republic, where professional athletes, musicians and even legislators go public with their wagers. But for every legal bet in…

John McCarthy November 15, 2025

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Curacao and Suriname move closer to historic World Cup qualification

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao (AP) — Richonell Margaret scored twice in two-minute span in the second half on Thursday as Suriname defeated El Salvador 4-0 in CONCACAF qualifying to move closer to…

John McCarthy November 14, 2025

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VIDE hosts inaugural ‘Y.E.S. HBCU Football Classic’

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is proud to host the “Y.E.S. HBCU Football Classic,” an exciting showcase of collegiate athletic talent and educational engagement. The Classic will feature…

John McCarthy November 13, 2025

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Donald Trump booed at NFL game between Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has become the first sitting US president in nearly half a century to attend a regular-season NFL game, appearing at the Washington Commanders' contest against…

John McCarthy November 10, 2025

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Dominican natives Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors

NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to throw certain types of pitches, including…

John McCarthy November 9, 2025

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Fishermen find bones in a jar underwater in Florida Keys

KEY LARGO — Fishermen in the Florida Keys found a submerged jar containing bones and other items early Friday morning, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The anglers found…

John McCarthy November 7, 2025

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Indonesia defends decision to ban Israel gymnasts after IOC statement

JAKARTA (Reuters) — Indonesia understands the consequences of its decision to prevent Israeli gymnasts from participating in a world championship event held in Jakarta, its sports minister said on Thursday,…

John McCarthy October 25, 2025

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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday, reaffirming a decision to put the Grammy-winning…

John McCarthy October 24, 2025

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Chauncey Billups allegedly tipped off NBA gambling ring Trail Blazers planned to tank upcoming game: feds

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups apparently leaked insider info to gamblers that his team was planning to tank so they could place bets and win big, federal court…

John McCarthy October 23, 2025

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2026 tight end Isaiah Pina commits to Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech has added a unique athlete to its 2026 recruiting class. Groveland (Florida) South Lake tight end Isaiah Pina has committed to the Hokies, giving Tech its first tight end pledge…

John McCarthy October 22, 2025