Wayne Rooney seems to get himself into enough situations without the help of his father bringing gambling issues int o the fold. But as you see in this report: The father and uncle of Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney were … finish reading Rooneys father arrested in Scottish betting probe
Turkish soccer club Fenerbahce says it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after it was removal from the Champions League by the Turkish Football Federation as a result of a match-fixing scandal. Fenerbahce said in a statement … finish reading Fenerbahce takes Champions League appeal to CAS
Turkish soccer club Fenerbahce has requested that the Turkish Football Federation relegate it to the second tier league as a result of a match fixing scandal. Fenerbahce feels that it should not be participating in the Super League if it … finish reading Turkish Fenerbahce request for relegation denied
The long anticipated meeting between Alex Rodriguez and MLB is apparently scheduled for Friday according to this ESPNNewYork.com report. As you can see below, A-Rod hopes to put this all behind him but MLB is definitely concerned about its image … finish reading A-Rod to meet Friday with MLB re poker games
The allegations of Alex Rodriguez’ participation in high stakes poker games are on the docket for a discussion between him and MLB in the next few days as he prepares to come off of the disabled list. According to the … finish reading What will come of A-Rod gambling allegations
Professional athletes often say that they are not role models and ask for their privacy as the issues in the private lives come to light. But given the escalating concerns over gambling (and match fixing)worldwide, MLB is taking a close look … finish reading A-Rod gambling could draw MLB scrutiny
A match-fixing scandal investigation has led to two top-tier greek football clubs, Volos and Kavala, being relegated. Each club received a fine of $433,400 and each chairmen was banned for life. Both clubs called the decision invalid, and vowed to … finish reading Two Greek football clubs relegated
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Continuing with the world-wide focus on match-fixing, UEFA president Michel Platini committed to sending experts to help Greece reform its soccer leagues. Platini met with prime minister George Papandreou and Pavlos Geroulanos, a minister for culture and sport. Geroulanos said … finish reading UEFA wants to help Greece with league reform
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Following a match-fixing and gambling scandal, team officials from Serie A teams Atalanta and Chievo Verona are set to appear before the disciplinary panel of the Italian Football Federation. According to the federation, 18 clubs and 26 people were ordered … finish reading Italian Football Federation summons team officials
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Amid a match-fixing investigation, Turkish soccer federation officials decided to postpone the start of the Turkish soccer season until September 9. The season was originally set to begin August 5. Earlier this month, Turkish police rounded up more than 60 … finish reading Turkey postpones upcoming soccer season
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(AP) A former University of Toledo running back pleaded guilty Monday to working with a Detroit gambler accused of placing bets on football and basketball games, the third ex-Rocket to be convicted in a point-shaving probe. Harvey “Scooter” McDougle Jr. … finish reading McDougle pleads guilty in Toledo point shaving scandal
FIFA called the two-year sentence handed down to Wilson Raj Perumal “a breakthrough in the global effort against match-fixing and illegal betting.” Nine local players from Rovaniemi, near the Arctic Circle, were also included in the verdict. Perumal, who was … finish reading Man sentenced to 2 years in match-fixing case
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There have been a growing number of match fixing and bribery investigations going on around the world. It seems that gamblers continue to try to influence the outcomes of games both through the athletes and through the officials. Jacques Rogge, … finish reading Jacques Rogge: Corruption next fight
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The president of Turkish league champion Fenerbahce has been charged for his involvement in an alleged match-fixing scandal. When Aziz Yildirim was charged on Sunday, thousands of Fenerbahce fans took to the streets in his support. He, along with 25 … finish reading Club president charged in Turkish soccer scandal
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Prosecutors questioned Fenerbahce president on Friday in connection with a match-fixing scandal that threatens to strip the Turkish soccer club of its title. Prosecutors started questioning the previous day but Yildirim refused to answer questions, the Turkish media said. Investigators … finish reading Turkish soccer club president Aziz Yildirim questioned
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A Turkish court charged 18 more suspects in an alleged match-fixing scam that has taken the Turkish soccer league by storm. Included in the new suspects is Fenerbahce club president. Turkish police have rounded up 60 suspects in home and … finish reading 18 more suspects charged in Turkish soccer scandal
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Forty Six South Korean soccer players have been indicted in a probe of match fixing according to the AP report: The players from six teams allegedly took bribes in return for trying to fix the results of games or bet … finish reading South Korea game fixing probe nets 46 player indictments
The Turkish prime minister called for a swift conclusion to a thorough investigation into an alleged match-fixing scam involving league champion Fenerbahce. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is a huge fan of Fenerbahce, was able to set aside his support of … finish reading Turkish prime minister supports match-fixing investigation
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As the international sports world continues to struggle with doping, cheating and betting, IOC President Jacques Rogge has called for governments to step in and help resolve the problems. Rogge spoke at the opening of the IOC’s 123rd session in … finish reading Rogge wants governments to help eliminate cheating/doping/betting
