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Raptors forward Jontay Porter was banned for life after an NBA investigation determined that he violated multiple gambling-related rules. - Angie


	NBA bans Raptors forward for life for his part in betting scandal

	Jontay Porter is the latest in long history of gambling bans
	Porter committed the one cardinal sin of sports betting
	Porter's lifetime ban over sports betting draws strong Raptors statement
	Porter stats: Explaining the game at center of lifetime ban
	The '1995-96 Toronto Raptors' quiz

The Top 10


10	Heat lose first play-in game, and possibly Jimmy Butler

	Watch: Nicolas Batum makes it rain from deep for the 76ers
	Is Joel Embiid's conditioning a concern?
	How Knicks have the edge over rival 76ers heading into first-round matchup
	Watch: Bulls' DeMar DeRozan turns defense into thunderous and-one dunk
	Coby White's monster game leads Bulls into rematch with Heat
	Will history repeat itself in East play-in?


9	Pelicans get crushing injury news on Zion Williamson

	Lakers HC slams 'insane asylum' take on avoiding Nuggets
	Lakers feeling confident going into series against Nuggets
	This playoff run could cost Bucks the ability to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo
	Six-time All-Star announces retirement
	Bizarre NBA rule makes Knicks guard ineligible for award


8	Struggling Astros are getting a massive boost on Friday

	Gerrit Cole making progress but still no timetable for return
	Red Sox place pivotal starter on injured list with oblique strain
	Rockies place four-time All-Star 1B on injured list due to back strain
	Padres ace lands on injured list
	Cubs recall two relievers from Triple-A

"I'm not putting it on one year — this year, that year. I have six [years on my contract] after this." - Mike Trout


7	Mike Trout makes his thoughts on a trade abundantly clear

	Angels' big free-agent signing will miss entire 2024 season
	Is Yankees' Aaron Judge concerned about slow start to season?
	Yankees' Juan Soto reportedly eyeing 'bidding war' between two teams
	Nationals OF looking like his old self
	After Jackson Holliday, these hot MLB prospects could be next for a call-up


6	Nikita Kucherov gets milestone, but Auston Matthews doesn't

	Canadiens make big decision on future of head coach Martin St. Louis
	Two-time Stanley Cup champion retires
	Wild make contract decision with goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury
	Capitals' playoff-clinching win a reminder that D.C. is a hockey town
	Stanley Cup playoffs: Three prop bets for the Bruins-Leafs Round 1 series


5	Bill Belichick reportedly made decision on 2024 season

	How Robert Kraft allegedly impacted Belichick's pursuit of Falcons job
	Belichick reportedly 'interested' in coaching three NFC teams
	Raiders owner Mark Davis in no hurry to trade this veteran star
	Eagles GM admits 'bias' toward wanting to pick legacy prospect in NFL Draft
	Roquan Smith has high expectations for Ravens' Patrick Queen replacement


4	NFL talent evaluators raise concerns about Caleb Williams

	Giants star could be predraft trade piece
	Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy falls out of the top 10 in new mock draft
	Analyst addresses Patriots' Drake Maye vs. McCarthy debate
	Chargers appear to be keeping an eye on Georgia TE ahead of NFL Draft
	Concerning report shouldn't deter Chiefs from drafting talented Texas WR

"He's trying to do everything he can to be great ... we feel like there is a whole other step that he can take." - Chris Grier


3	Dolphins GM reaffirms confidence in Tua Tagovailoa

	Jared Goff updates where he stands with the Lions on a contract extension
	Bucs' Baker Mayfield has surprising comments about his free agency
	C.J. Stroud gives vote of confidence to WR lost on Texans' depth chart
	Rams defender 'excited for the challenge' without Aaron Donald
	Jason Kelce admits he lost Super Bowl ring in the most hilarious way
	Chargers backfield just got dangerous with latest addition


2	What's next for the Warriors?

	Draymond Green copping a lot of flak for Warriors' flameout
	Chris Paul makes bold statement on future amid retirement talk
	Klay Thompson's free agency reportedly about 'respect and principle'
	Charles Barkley roasts Thompson: 'Old players don't get better'
	With no first-round draft pick, the Warriors have a tough summer ahead


1	Top men's college basketball players in transfer portal

	Ignite forward entering 2024 NBA Draft
	Alabama G to test NBA Draft waters
	Report reveals why Ohio State can't hire this program legend
	UConn's Dan Hurley gets completely honest on making NBA jump in future
	After a year away, Hanna Cavinder heading back to college hoops, Miami

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