Podcast appearances and mentions of Damon Jones

https://mylifeentertainment.net/SpotifyYoutubeInstagramBioML Underwood makes an unforgettable entrance in the opening moments of his “Still I Rise” music video, stepping out of a pristine white Rolls Royce in front of the crumbling ruins of City Church in Gary, Indiana. Dressed in a sleek black designer jacket, shades, and silver jewelry, he walks into a space marked by decay and history. The contrast says everything. Surrounded by broken walls and pain, Underwood represents resilience, strength, and transformation.The message of “Still I Rise” is rooted in reality. It speaks to chaos, struggle, and survival, while offering hope to those searching for a way out. Underwood's lyrics reflect a deep responsibility to his community, uplifting the downtrodden, the misunderstood, and those on the edge of losing their way. His message is clear: lead by example, choose growth, and rise above circumstances.That authenticity is resonating. Listeners have called the track uplifting, powerful, and even a new anthem. The song's impact is backed by real success, with strong radio rotation on Chicago's 92.3, millions of YouTube views, viral traction on TikTok, and a number one spot on the global iTunes chart. With a growing Spotify audience, Underwood's reach continues to expand across platforms and generations.At the heart of the track is collaboration and intention. “Still I Rise” features Danny Boy, the iconic voice known for his work with Death Row Records and artists like 2Pac. His soulful contribution elevates the record, giving it a timeless, classic feel. Underwood spent over a year crafting the song, carefully shaping its message through meditation, lived experience, and collaboration with longtime creative partners including Damon Jones, Grammy winning producer Tone Jonez, and family input that helped shape the melodic direction.Recorded in Chicago at Pressure Point Recording Studio, the track blends the essence of 90s hip hop with a modern voice grounded in truth. Underwood's music is not fabricated. Every lyric reflects real life, loss, survival, and perspective gained over his 27 year journey in the industry.His roots run deep in Gary, Indiana, a city rich with musical legacy. Named after Marlon Jackson, Underwood's connection to music began early. In the 1980s, he was part of Le Boiz, the first rap group from Gary signed to a label. Over the years, he expanded his influence as a promoter across music and boxing before returning to his own artistry with a renewed purpose.Today, ML Underwood stands as more than an artist. He is a voice of experience, a symbol of perseverance, and a beacon for those trying to find light in dark places. His story, like his music, is about getting back up no matter what life throws your way. As he puts it, life will hit you, but the key is you do not stay down. You rise.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

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Britney Spears post-rehab DUI plea deal, Eli Zaret stops by as Tarik Skubal goes for surgery, Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni settle, Michael Jackson biopic success, Russell Brand v. Piers Morgan, and Meghan Markle won't go away. We're in year 11. Hooray. University of Michigan is paying a law firm $11.5M when a couple private investigators would have taken $5K. Eli Zaret drops by the studio to break down the awful injury to Detroit Tiger starter Tarik Skubal, recap the Detroit Pistons series win over the Orlando Magic, a big move in the WNBA, ridiculous 2026 World Cup soccer prices, go off on a tangent about Oz Pearlman, the Detroit Lions pick up Anthony Lucas, NCAA tournament to 76 teams, Damon Jones pleads guilty, NCAA vs Brendan Sorsby, Eli doesn't like gambling, an ABS pizza challenge and much more. The pretentious Met Gala is tonight. Meghan Markle was not invited. Timothée Chalamet has better things to do. Jeff Bezos is ruining the event. Spencer Pratt for LA Mayor! The Palisades Fire suspect is a crazy dude that loves Luigi Mangione. Britney Spears DUI is resolved, but we're not satisfied with the outcome. Russell Brand is nauseating. He is is teaching the masses how to be good Christians these days, but cannot find his way around his own bible. The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni case is OVER. At least we'll always have their stupid movie. Summer House is getting a lot of play lately and we have no idea why. We're forced to learn about Hannah Berner and Giggly Squad. Woodward Sports has a new owner. Jim Bentley and Human Nature are officially gay… according to Twitter. Roberto dressed up in his finest Met Gala outfit over the weekend. We check out some nice comments on our 10 year anniversary. Michael is killing it at the box office. They left out a pretty known controversy from the film. Spike Lee loves the flick. Paris Jackson is coming around on the truth. John Holmes had Super AIDS. We watch Corey Feldman complain about former band members. He claims he was SNUBBED from the Michael premiere. Wu-Tang Clan wants nothing to do with Corey Feldman. Dave Chappelle goes to bat for Kanye West. North West, meanwhile, dropped an EP and it sucks. Post Malone and Jelly Roll can't sell out stadiums. The Pussycat Dolls can't sell anything either. Diana Russini did NOT save a man's life. Stolen valor. Inside the NBA took a shot at her and Mike Vrabel. Jordon Hudson has entered the fray. Mike Florio is not interested in the story much to Chris Simms dismay. Markleverse: Meghan Markle won't go away. Thomas Markle is returning to the United States. Mark Dolan gave us quite the shoutout. Rudy Giuliani is dying ASAP. Jimmy Kimmel is in trouble again. Merch is for sale! Buy it. Or don't. But do. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

It's Merciless Monday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins the show to react to the Magic's LOSS vs. Pistons in Game 7 of First Round of NBA Playoffs... True Crime Analyst Lauren Conlin joins as well to breakdown the latest in the Terry Rozier Gambling Case, Damon Jones pleading Guilty in the NBA Gambling Scandal, and more! Join us for this and much more on MERCILESS Monday on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andy Furman & Bucky Brooks have the discussions about sports gambling as this week has been all about betting with the Brendan Sorsby fiasco and the Damon Jones guilty plea. Andy & Bucky also go over the perfect fits from the NFL Draft at least on paper so far. Plus, the guys talk about QB competitions such as Shedeur Sanders Vs Deshaun Watson in Cleveland, Diego Pavia making the Ravens roster, and much more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's word of the day is ‘2022' as in the Phillies as in Dave Dombrowski as in Rob Thomson as in Alex Cora. The Phillies fired Thomson after a terrible start to the season. He saw it coming. He knew it would happen. And he was okay with it happening. Alex Cora coming in? They tried! (20:20) Shohei Ohtani is gunning for a Cy Young. He has been lights out. Even in losses. (27:16) Damon Jones plead guilty to being part of an illegal gambling ring and participating in rigged poker games. Uh oh. (34:00) Review: Beef Season 2. (37:00) The NBA has a new anti-tanking plan. How do you feel about it? (47:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘2022' as in the Phillies as in Dave Dombrowski as in Rob Thomson as in Alex Cora. The Phillies fired Thomson after a terrible start to the season. He saw it coming. He knew it would happen. And he was okay with it happening. Alex Cora coming in? They tried! (20:20) Shohei Ohtani is gunning for a Cy Young. He has been lights out. Even in losses. (27:16) Damon Jones plead guilty to being part of an illegal gambling ring and participating in rigged poker games. Uh oh. (34:00) Review: Beef Season 2. (37:00) The NBA has a new anti-tanking plan. How do you feel about it? (47:30) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Hump Day, yo! Not bad today with a high in the low 60's expected before cooling off the next few days. If you already bought some outdoor plants, you may want to keep an eye on the forecast the next few nights and bring those plants inside! In the news this morning, more from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting…including a teacher in Kaukauna who is on leave after a post on social media about the assassination attempt, the guy who was seen calmly eating his food while the shooting occurred has been identified…while people are still trying to figure out who was the woman "stealing" wine bottles…plus, a conspiracy theory about the shooter that's gaining traction on the internet. Also in the news, the FBI is executing search warrants at a bunch of Minneapolis daycare centers accused of fraud. In sports, the Brewers beat the brakes off the Diamondbacks last night, a recap of last night's NBA & NHL Playoff action along with a look at tonight's schedule of games. The Phillies become the 2nd MLB team to fire their manager this season, and the NCAA March Madness tournament is going to officially expand next year. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and check out the staggering amount of money the cast of "Friends" makes in residuals from the show. The La Crosse River Clean-up is next Saturday, and you can sign up to help online at rivercleanuplacrosse.com. The one in Milwaukee just happened and they officially set a Guinness World Record for the largest multi-location river clean-up! Also, check out these students who saved a bunch of lives when their bus driver suffered a medical emergency! Elsewhere in sports, Damon Jones pleads guilty in that basketball gambling case, an NCAA QB could be in big trouble for gambling on games, and the Steelers have made a move to keep Aaron Rodgers with the team for next season. Today is "One Gotta Go Wednesday" - Condiment edition! Ketchup, mustard, mayo, or relish? We talked about the latest credit card scam, and also jammed out to this pop-punk song a guy made using his pregnant wife's text messages. It's a banger! Plus, a poll about our favorite uses for A.I., and a Cleveland Guardians fan who stole a baseball from a little girl is getting absolutely dragged online. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Confederate Memorial Day celebration in Alabama is NOT well-received, five dead bald eagles in Michigan, a woman in Massachusetts who attacked police with bees, and the Scientologists are locking down their buildings to prevent the recent spate of speed-runs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 29, 2026 ~ Attorney Steve Haney analyzes the NBA gambling scandal after its first guilty plea from Damon Jones, exploring what it means for league integrity and potential legal ripple effects. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"What are people incentivized to do?" Pablo Torre is smart, so we have to outsource to him for some expertise on new stories on Brendan Sorsby getting help for a sports gambling addiction, the latest charges against Terry Rozier and Damon Jones, journalists selling out for clicks, the intricacies of being a sports insider, and, most importantly, which soup is preferable to have thrown on you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin Ready to be out on the plaza talking Jazz playoffs Damon Jones gambling scandal

NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin

Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Hour 1 Starting Lineup Music for your road trips What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Jay Stevens Good, Bad & Ugly Misc Hour 3 NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin Ready to be out on the plaza talking Jazz playoffs Damon Jones gambling scandal Hour 4 NCAA 5 years to play 5 Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong Final thoughts

An ex-NBA coach and player is returning to court and another could be facing new charges in a gambling sweep. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports ex-NBA player Damon Jones pleads guilty in a wide ranging sports gambling case.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports ex-NBA player Damon Jones pleads guilty in a wide ranging sports gambling case.

Rewind: Vrabel walks free while Dianna Russini's world blows up—resigns, faces major scrutiny, then flips the script by rescuing a man and his dog from a crash. Villain to hero? We break it down. Moore avoids jail (18 months probation), and Damon Jones may be the first to plead guilty in the NBA gambling scandal.News: Alshon Jeffery denies insurance fraud after a missed court date leads to an arrest warrant. Biggest Pickle: Luther Davis—accused of impersonating NFL players (like Michael Penix) to scam nearly $20M in loans.#InAPickle #IAPRadio #BiggestPickle #NFL #NBA #SportsDrama #Fraud #BreakingNews #Podcast #iapradio

We're diving into the latest NBA news, discussing the impact of players like LeBron James and the coaching strategies of Billy Donovan. The conversation also touches on emerging talents such as Wembanyama, who is making waves in the NBA. Tune in for all the basketball insights. It is a wild week in the culture, and we are here to break down what is real and what is just a scam.In this episode, we discuss the shocking news of NBA coach Billy Donovan stepping down from the Chicago Bulls and what it means for the future of the franchise. We also take a look at the bizarre story of Luther Davis and the nearly 20 million dollar scam involving fake NFL player identities. From the 1v1 basketball community challenging Austin Rivers to the dominance of Victor Wembanyama, no topic is off-limits.We also get into the ultimate basketball debates, including our list of the top 10 point guards from the 90s to now. Is it Steph, Russ, or Chicago's own Derrick Rose at the top? We wrap things up with a look at the WNBA draft and the media narratives surrounding the league's rising stars.Chapters0:00 Intro to Corner Convo1:28 Billy Donovan and the Chicago Bulls9:20 The 20 Million Dollar NFL Fraud Case13:33 Biggest Scams in Professional Sports15:45 Austin Rivers vs the 1v1 Community23:19 Damon Jones and NBA Betting Scandals25:38 Victor Wembanyama and DPOY32:17 NBA Playoff Energy and Press Conferences36:04 LeBron James and the Lakers Legacy39:32 Top 10 Point Guards Since the 90s44:42 Prime Derrick Rose vs Prime Russell Westbrook Debate47:03 Jason Whitlock on the WNBA Draft and Cultural NarrativesIf you enjoyed this breakdown of the latest in sports and culture, make sure to hit that like button and subscribe for more weekly episodes. Let us know in the comments who you think is the greatest point guard of the modern era.#nba #nbanews #sportsnews

We're diving into the latest NBA news, discussing the impact of players like LeBron James and the coaching strategies of Billy Donovan. The conversation also touches on emerging talents such as Wembanyama, who is making waves in the NBA. Tune in for all the basketball insights. It is a wild week in the culture, and we are here to break down what is real and what is just a scam.In this episode, we discuss the shocking news of NBA coach Billy Donovan stepping down from the Chicago Bulls and what it means for the future of the franchise. We also take a look at the bizarre story of Luther Davis and the nearly 20 million dollar scam involving fake NFL player identities. From the 1v1 basketball community challenging Austin Rivers to the dominance of Victor Wembanyama, no topic is off-limits.We also get into the ultimate basketball debates, including our list of the top 10 point guards from the 90s to now. Is it Steph, Russ, or Chicago's own Derrick Rose at the top? We wrap things up with a look at the WNBA draft and the media narratives surrounding the league's rising stars.Chapters0:00 Intro to Corner Convo1:28 Billy Donovan and the Chicago Bulls9:20 The 20 Million Dollar NFL Fraud Case13:33 Biggest Scams in Professional Sports15:45 Austin Rivers vs the 1v1 Community23:19 Damon Jones and NBA Betting Scandals25:38 Victor Wembanyama and DPOY32:17 NBA Playoff Energy and Press Conferences36:04 LeBron James and the Lakers Legacy39:32 Top 10 Point Guards Since the 90s44:42 Prime Derrick Rose vs Prime Russell Westbrook Debate47:03 Jason Whitlock on the WNBA Draft and Cultural NarrativesIf you enjoyed this breakdown of the latest in sports and culture, make sure to hit that like button and subscribe for more weekly episodes. Let us know in the comments who you think is the greatest point guard of the modern era.#nba #nbanews #sportsnews

4-17-26 Hinkle Law Offices Top Five - Damon Jones plans to plea guilty in NBA Gambling Scheme that has made headlines since October

Rob and Kelvin tell us what’s coming next after former NBA player Damon Jones entered a guilty plea stemming from his role in an illegal gambling scheme. Plus, MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble helps us breakdown all the biggest headlines in baseball in this week’s edition of Foul or Fair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damon Jones Pleads Guilty in Gambling Scandal Linked to LeBron James Circle, Ric Bucher Exposes Stephen A Smith, Skip Bayless Calls Out LeBron Situation, and Says Bronny James Is in NBA Because of His Father Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damon Jones pleading guilty, what does it mean for LeBron and other NBA players?? Are New Yorkers now rooting for Philadelphia?? Why does FIFA say tailgating isn't safe? The best 11-year-old basketball player in the world joins the show! And Craig & Tyrone make their NBA Playoff Predictions! All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The squad hits the Homie Helpline to help Jesus decide if he should "rat out" his toxic sneaky link for giving him an STD after a secret cruise. They also investigate RFK Jr.'s "serial killer" roadkill journal and a woman who pretended to be blind for 28 years just to avoid small talk with her neighbors. [Edited by @iamdyre

A key figure in a major gambling sweep appears set to change his plea. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Utes insider Steve Bartle Alexander Kerfoot availability  NBA gambling case latest

Addiction medicine physician Dr. Lipi Roy joins Neil Smith and Vic Morren for critical discussion on gambling crisis in professional sports. From NBA betting scandals (Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, Damon Jones arrested, Jontay Porter permanently banned) to NCAA allowing athletes bet on pro sports despite Fresno State basketball conspiracy, hear comprehensive analysis of behavioral addiction science. Dr. Roy explains dopamine triggers, why competitive Type A athletes are high-risk, how male brain doesn't fully develop until 25, prop bet dangers enabling fixes, Swedish study showing 15x suicide rate for gambling disorder, American Heart Association research linking problematic gambling to 50% arterio sclerosis rates, and profound shame leading to depression. Plus treatment options including medications (not FDA approved yet) and cognitive behavioral therapy, why NHL Player Assistance Program needs separate gambling category, 2018 Supreme Court ruling allowing $120 billion legally wagered 2023, 10-year-old kids seeing DraftKings FanDuel ads at Madison Square Garden normalizing behavior, and why regulation matters when genie can't go back in bottle. Toronto-born hockey fan since age 9 combines medical expertise with deep sport understanding.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] - Welcome: Pro Sports Self-Inflicted Problem with Dr. Lipi Roy Encore Episode[01:00] - October 23 NBA rocked: Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, Damon Jones arrested[02:00] - Rigged poker games: connections organized crime, insider betting schemes[03:00] - Jontay Porter: Toronto Raptors forward permanently banned from NBA[04:00] - Betting scandals over century: 1919 Black Sox throwing World Series[05:00] - Pete Rose: Cleveland Guardians Luis Ortiz, Emmanuel Clase under suspicion[06:00] - Throwing intentional balls: first pitches of innings since middle of summer[07:00] - Basketball 1951 point shaving: CCNY, NBA referee Tim Donaghy 2007[08:00] - Football several players suspended: violating NFL gambling policy recent years[09:00] - Hockey two years ago: Shane Pinto suspended 41 games[10:00] - Friends bet for him US while in Canada: claims did not wager NHL games[11:00] - Gambling and addiction: problem continues to fester in society[12:00] - Major leagues in bed with casinos: only matter of time[13:00] - Young people drawn into gambling: knowing much more than I will[14:00] - Dr. Lipi Roy: addiction medicine physician, international speaker[15:00] - National media medical commentator: MSNBC, NBC News, CNN, News Nation[16:00] - Forbes contributor: founder CDA Med health speaking company[17:00] - Host YouTube show: Health, Humor and Harmony, Health Hockey and Leadership[18:00] - Hockey and Mental Health gala: met in New York City[19:00] - Diehard hockey fan since 9 years old: born and raised Toronto like Neil[20:00] - Later years studied medicine: lucky to be physician, addiction medicine specialty[21:00] - Addiction like heart disease: can affect absolutely anybody[22:00] - Not moral feeling: sports betting form of gambling on rise[23:00] - All sports pro leads: hockey not any different, clearly health consequences[24:00] - Can be really serious problematic issue[25:00] - Gambling addiction: brain gets addicted to, not something you ingest[26:00] - Adrenaline from gambling: what happens in brain?[27:00] - Glad you brought B word: brain most complex machine known to humankind[28:00] - Explain to patients and public: how I kind of explain it[29:00] - Think of addiction: think drugs, alcohol, cocaine, heroin[30:00] - Substance use disorders: drug alcohol addictions true[31:00] - Another type category: behavioral addictions[32:00] - Gambling, gaming, pornography: work, social media, devices, food[33:00] -...

Laci welcomes back comedians, actors, and podcasters Paul Scheer and Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?), and the pair immediately have a bone to pick with the studio: why is there a Chewbacca mural on the wall instead of one of them? Paul, Jason, and Laci then bond over their shared distrust of AI on social media before diving into a wild FBI sting that exposed former NBA players and coaches like Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones, who were allegedly involved in rigged poker games. Backed by the Mafia, the operation used insider information to cheat at sports betting on a multi-million-dollar scale. Stay schemin'! Listen to How Did This Get Made? wherever you get your podcasts. CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciHow Did This Get Made? Podcast: @HDTGMPaul Scheer: @paulscheer Research by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/current-and-former-national-basketball-association-players-and-four-other-individualshttps://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/terry-rozier-tax-lien-sports-betting-ring/https://www.wsj.com/sports/basketball/nba-gambling-scandal-damon-jones-lebron-james-8a8f4f77?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqeaEzJTg4cht94T_OTRX8F97Huk54E3ijkntEnw6hLa9uRb3g4fWZcRz1Z86GE%3D&gaa_ts=69028121&gaa_sig=ygd3QlDvRJwbSjj9LqwuqIFelkFOD2AAQb4Xqj3sAmJsBIx8DMxsGnvzELsBJn988iMAwXtsdrwEpwiVDQgk0Q%3D%3Dhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/nyregion/nba-gambling-scandal-explained.htmlhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46695228/sources-terry-rozier-arrested-part-gambling-inquiryhttps://www.sportingnews.com/us/tsn/news/biggest-gambling-scandals-sports-history-bet/df2d2288eca5e3ba71738ecdhttps://nypost.com/2025/10/27/us-news/alleged-nba-poker-scammer-pookie-painted-portraits-for-celebrities-and-singers/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laci welcomes back comedians, actors, and podcasters Paul Scheer and Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?), and the pair immediately have a bone to pick with the studio: why is there a Chewbacca mural on the wall instead of one of them? Paul, Jason, and Laci then bond over their shared distrust of AI on social media before diving into a wild FBI sting that exposed former NBA players and coaches like Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones, who were allegedly involved in rigged poker games. Backed by the Mafia, the operation used insider information to cheat at sports betting on a multi-million-dollar scale. Stay schemin'! Listen to How Did This Get Made? wherever you get your podcasts. CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciHow Did This Get Made? Podcast: @HDTGMPaul Scheer: @paulscheer Research by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/current-and-former-national-basketball-association-players-and-four-other-individualshttps://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/terry-rozier-tax-lien-sports-betting-ring/https://www.wsj.com/sports/basketball/nba-gambling-scandal-damon-jones-lebron-james-8a8f4f77?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqeaEzJTg4cht94T_OTRX8F97Huk54E3ijkntEnw6hLa9uRb3g4fWZcRz1Z86GE%3D&gaa_ts=69028121&gaa_sig=ygd3QlDvRJwbSjj9LqwuqIFelkFOD2AAQb4Xqj3sAmJsBIx8DMxsGnvzELsBJn988iMAwXtsdrwEpwiVDQgk0Q%3D%3Dhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/nyregion/nba-gambling-scandal-explained.htmlhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46695228/sources-terry-rozier-arrested-part-gambling-inquiryhttps://www.sportingnews.com/us/tsn/news/biggest-gambling-scandals-sports-history-bet/df2d2288eca5e3ba71738ecdhttps://nypost.com/2025/10/27/us-news/alleged-nba-poker-scammer-pookie-painted-portraits-for-celebrities-and-singers/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we talk about prediction markets, incentives, and gambling addiction.We also discuss insider trading, spot-fixing, and Gatorade.Recommended Book: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory by Tim AlbertaTranscriptPrediction markets are hundreds of years old, and have historically been used to determine the likelihood of something happening.In 1503, for instance, there was a market to determine who would become the next pope, and from the earliest days of commercial markets, there were associated prediction markets that were used to gauge how folks thought a given business would do during an upcoming economic quarter.The theory here is that while you can just ask people how well they think a political candidate will fare in an election or who they think will become the next pope, often their guesses, their assumptions, or their analysis will be swayed by things like political affiliation or maybe even what they think they're meant to say—the popular papal candidate, for instance, or the non-obvious, asymmetric position on a big commercial enterprise that might help an analyst reinforce their brand as a contrarian.If you introduce money into the equation, though, forcing people to put down real currency on their suspicions and predictions, and give them the chance to earn money if they get things right, that will sometimes nudge these markets away from those other incentives, making the markets commercial enterprises of their own. It can shift the bias away from posturing and toward monetization, and that in turn, in theory at least, should make prediction markets more accurate because people will try to align themselves with the actual, real-deal outcome, rather than the popular—with their social tribe, at least—or compellingly unpopular view.This is the theory that underpins entities like Polymarket, Kalshi, Manifold Markets, and many other online prediction markets that have arisen over the past handful of years as regulations on these types of businesses have been eased, and as they've begun to establish themselves as credible players in the predicting-everything space.In politics in particular, these markets have semi-regularly shown themselves to be better gauges of who will actually win elections than conventional polls and surveys, and though their records are far from perfect and still heavily biased in some cases, such community-driven predictions from money-motivated markets are gaining credibility because of their capacity to incentivize people to put their money where their mouths are, and to try to profit from accurate preordination.The flip-side of these markets, and some might even say a built-in flaw with no obvious solution, is that they are rife with insider trading: people who are in the position to know things ahead of time making in some cases millions of dollars by placing big bets that, for them, aren't bets at all, because they know what will or what is likely to happen.This seems to have occurred at least a few times with big political events in 2025, and it's anticipated that it could become an even bigger issue in the future, especially for markets that use cryptocurrencies to manage payments, as those are even less likely than their fiat currency peers to keeps solid tabs on who's actually behind these bets, and thus who might be trading on knowledge that they're not supposed to be trading on.That said, it could be argued that such insider trading makes these markets even more accurate, eventually at least. And that points us toward another problem: the possibility that someone on the inside might look at a market and realize they can make a killing if they use their position, their power to sway these markets after placing a bet, giving them the ability to assure a payout by abusing their position—major events being influenced by the possibility of a community-funded payday for those in control.What I'd like to talk about today is the same general principle as it's playing out in the sports world, and why the huge sums of money that are now sloshing around in the sports betting industry in the US are beginning to worry basically everyone, except the sports betting companies themselves.—In October of 2025, the head coach of the NBA basketball team, the Portland Trail Blazers, Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat player Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones, and about 30 other people were arrested by the FBI due to their alleged illegal sports gambling activities. Rozier was already under investigation following unusual betting activity that was linked to his performance in a 2023 game—he was later cleared of wrongdoing, but the implication then and in this more recent instance is that he and those other folks who were rounded up by the FBI may have been involved in rigging things so they could get a big payoff on gambling markets.Similar things have been happening across the sports world, including a lifetime ban for Jontay Porter, a former Toronto Raptors player, who apparently gave confidential information to people who were placing bets on NBA games—he later pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud as a result of that investigation—and in November of 2025 two Major League Baseball players, both of them pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, were charged by federal prosecutors for allegedly rigging pitches to benefit people betting on those pitches; they've been charged with wire fraud and money laundering, and each could face up to 65 years in prison.And those are just a few of the many instances of game-rigging that have been alleged in recent years, the specifics of which vary, but the outcome is always to give someone an advantage in these markets, which are only recently broadly legal across the United States, and which thus allow folks with the right connections or some money to invest ahead of time to, for instance, pay a pitcher to throw an inning, or pay a coach to tell them who will be benched and when, so that they can make a big wager with less of a risk, or in some cases, no risk at all.One of the big issues here is that rather than simply being a which-team-will-win sort of thing, many of these bets are highly specific and granular, including what are called proposition or prop bets that allow folks to gamble on the number of strikeouts a pitcher will tally in a given inning and other very specific things.If a pitcher were to then place a bet, perhaps through an intermediary, on their own prop bet-related performance, they would stand a decent chance of tallying the right number of strikes and balls. They could also sell that information to someone else, taking a guaranteed payout in exchange for the foreknowledge they grant that gambler, who could then do what they want with the information, and then if they do well with it, they could pay that pitcher to do the same again in the future.This type of bet is called spot-fixing, and it's seen across prediction markets, not just sports markets. Pitchers can fix an inning of a game, but poker players can also go all-in or fold a given number of times in a tournament, and the folks in charge of dumping Gatorade over the winning coach following a Super Bowl event can leak that color, based on their foreknowledge of the setup, to gamblers—these markets are sprawling and varied, and anyone in any position of power who can make decisions about such things, or who's involved enough to leak information can do so at a profit, either themselves putting down money on spot-fixed prop bets, or selling that information to those who will themselves place a bet.The issue sports organizations in the US are now running into is that while they aligned themselves with sports gambling entities like DraftKings and FanDuel after these platforms were legalized in more states following the striking-down of a federal ban on such things in 2018—as I record this, they're currently legal in 31 states, alongside Washington DC and Puerto Rico—and they've profited a fair bit from that, allowing these businesses to become sponsors, to slap their logos on everything, and to generally become interwoven with the leagues themselves; despite all that, they've also created a sports culture in which betting is ultra-common, and that means fans are no longer just fans, they're putting down money on various possible sports-related outcomes.That means folks who were maybe previously die-hard fans of their local team may no longer just be disappointed when their team loses, they'll be financially impacted, perhaps even devastated. And many athletes who play on these teams, in these leagues, are now suffering all kinds of abuse and threats from people who decided to put a lot of money on their performance, but who failed to win a game, or maybe even throw the exact right number of strikes and balls in a given inning.This points at two big issues with sports betting in the US right now.First is that there's a lot of money splashing around in this space. An estimated $160-170 billion was wagered by US citizens in 2025 alone, generating about $16.4 billion in revenue for sportsbooks—the entities that take these sorts of bets.That's likely a significant undercount, too, as more generalist prediction markets are also getting involved in the sports betting game, blending this type of gambling with other sorts of prediction markets, like those related to politics and international happenings, like war.And second, a lot of people are gambling a lot of money on sports stuff right now, and that's becoming an issue. In October of 2025, a Pew Research poll found that 43% of US adults think legalized sports betting is bad for society, up from 34% in 2022, and 40% says it's bad for sports, up from 33%. A whopping 22% of US adults say they personally bet money on sports in the past year, up from 19% in 2022, and 10%, one in ten American adults, say they have placed a sports bet online in the past year, up from 6% in 2022.There has been a significant increase in calls to the National Problem Gambling Helpline in recent years—a 45% increase from 2017 in states where sports betting hasn't been legalized, and a 148% increase, more than three times as much, in states where sports betting was legalized by August of 2025. Not for nothing, too, it's estimated that professional athletes are about five-times more likely than the average person to become hooked on gambling, which would seem to amplify all these issues, in addition to the obvious problems this can create for people with often high-paying, but also often financially precarious, short-term careers.The implication, then, is that legal sports betting either sparks or reinforces gambling issues, creating more addictive behavior and triggering more financial issues. And bankruptcy numbers seem to back this up: in states where online gambling is allowed, bankruptcy rates increased by 28% and debt collections rose by 8% just two years after sports betting legalization. Data also shows that there's a 20% increase in mass-market alcohol consumption in states with legalized sports betting, and that for every dollar spent on sports betting, 99 cents of investment money disappears from records, which means, basically, people are not using spare money they would spend on random stuff anyway when placing these bets, they're spending money that would otherwise be put into savings, or which is already in their savings on this type of gambling—and much of that money then disappears into the pockets of these gambling platforms.This same general state of affairs has played out in other countries before the US, but things seem to be moving especially fast here in part because this isn't gambling that's limited to a physical location, it's increasingly being conducted on smartphones and other always-on-us devices, and that means it's easier to get hooked, but also that it's more accessible to more people more of the time, and the ever-present deluge of information about these topics, and about these platforms that allow us to casually place bets on said topics, make getting sucked in and sold on the idea of easy money, simpler and more likely than ever before.Show Noteshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/10/23/nba-chauncey-billups-terry-rozier-arrested-betting-probe/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/11/09/emmanuel-clase-luis-ortiz-indicted-bribes/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/12/29/sports-betting-integrity-fans/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/10/29/player-prop-bets-nba-arrests/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/06/14/sports-betting-athlete-abuse-online/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bookmakershttps://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-bettinghttps://nypost.com/betting/best-sports-betting-apps-usa/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambling_in_the_United_Stateshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_bettinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sportsbookhttps://www.delasport.com/history-of-sports-betting/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7780080/https://www.espn.com/sports-betting/story/_/id/23561576/chalk-line-how-got-legalized-sports-bettinghttps://www.cnn.com/2024/05/03/sport/sports-betting-usa-impact-on-lives-spt-intlhttps://naadgs.org/history-of-sports-betting-the-transition-from-illegal-to-mainstream/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_match-fixing_incidentshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_gambling_in_the_United_Stateshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_and_Amateur_Sports_Protection_Act_of_1992https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambling_in_the_United_Kingdomhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prediction_markethttps://users.wfu.edu/strumpks/papers/Int_Election_Betting_Formatted_FINAL_NoComments.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposition_bethttps://www.axios.com/2025/12/14/sports-betting-gambling-young-men-crisishttps://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/47337056/scandals-prediction-markets-2025-turning-point-sports-bettinghttps://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/10/02/americans-increasingly-see-legal-sports-betting-as-a-bad-thing-for-society-and-sports/ This is a public episode. 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In a revealing interview, Jim is joined by Former NBA Referee Tim Donaghy who speaks intimately about his involvement and conviction in the NBA gambling scandal in 2007. Donaghy compares the current gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones to his own in 2007. Donaghy discusses how the rise of legalized sports gambling could lead to more instances of player involvement and ultimately chipping away at the integrity of the game. Donaghy reveals instances of referees holding grudges against certain players, who was the most difficult player to officiate, which coach worked the refs the most, which stadium was the most difficult as a ref, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's break down the many layers of this NBA gambling scandal. Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones were all indicted. From throwing games to feeding injury information to mafia poker games. It's all a major mess. And now congress wants to speak to Adam Silver. (23:00) The Ravens are in some trouble with the handling of Lamar Jackson's injury designation. The Ravens said full participant for Friday's practice, but it was changed on Saturday to limited. And now an NFL investigation will happen. (32:30) Let's talk about prop bets. Adam Silver doesn't want them. And now we have the head of MLBPA and MLB speaking on prop bets. (43:00) Bryce Harper is upset with the comments made by Dave Dombrowski. And he made it known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's break down the many layers of this NBA gambling scandal. Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones were all indicted. From throwing games to feeding injury information to mafia poker games. It's all a major mess. And now congress wants to speak to Adam Silver. (23:00) The Ravens are in some trouble with the handling of Lamar Jackson's injury designation. The Ravens said full participant for Friday's practice, but it was changed on Saturday to limited. And now an NFL investigation will happen. (32:30) Let's talk about prop bets. Adam Silver doesn't want them. And now we have the head of MLBPA and MLB speaking on prop bets. (43:00) Bryce Harper is upset with the comments made by Dave Dombrowski. And he made it known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI has made over 30 arrests as part of a federal gambling investigation. Among those arrested are an NBA coach, a current player, and a former player. Federal authorities describe this case as a widespread criminal enterprise that allegedly involves organized crime figures, including NBA head coach Chauncey Billups, as well as players Terry Rozier and Damon Jones. Plus, PI has revealed details about d4vd's Tesla.#CourtTV - What do YOU think?Binge all episodes of #OpeningStatements here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/EK_Upn8Th40Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of the Opening Statements Podcast is hosted by Julie Grant, produced by Eric Goldson, and edited by Autumn Sewell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about Andrew Cuomo finally getting made enough to launch a blistering attack against Zohran Mamdani in the final NYC Mayoral debate; Curtis Sliwa humiliating Zohran Mamdani after Mamdani tried to curry favor with him; Ron DeSantis makes it official that Florida could become the first state in the country to effectively eliminate property taxes; FBI Director Kash Patel sharing the shocking details of the NBA gambling scandal and the arrest of Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and Terry Raziere for their involvement with organized crime rigging of NBA related gambling; White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt ripping into Democrats for allowing illegal migrants like Jashanpreet Singh, who killed three people while driving an 18 wheeler semi truck, to obtain commercial drivers licenses; Border Czar Tom Homan telling Fox News' Laura Ingraham how democrats' Master ICE Tracker app just increased the odds that ICE agents could be more easily shot and killed by radical protesters; Marco Rubio issuing a chilling warning for any other Venezuelan drug boats that think they can safely attempt to traffic illegal drugs into the country; and much more.

Verno and Jacoby return to recap the absolutely amazing start of the NBA season. They also discuss Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones getting arrested as a part of an investigation related to illegal sports betting and rigged poker games. Next, it's the return of Verno and Jacoby's loves and loathes from the first week of the NBA season. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch(02:29) Thunder 2-0 after back-to-back double OT wins(09:20) Warriors survive OT thriller against Nuggets(20:16) Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and the NBA gambling scandal(38:24) Verno and Jacoby's loves(01:06:35) Verno and Jacoby's loathes Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducer: Jessie LopezSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a matchup of the league's smartest and most skilled teams, Stephen Curry and the Warriors outlast Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets in another early season classic.  Then:Indiana/OKC — 42:03Double-OT chaos: how a shorthanded Pacers group (no Haliburton/McConnell, then Nembhard exits) still kept the tempo, leaned on Mathurin's rim pressure and free throws, and toggled frontcourt looks (Toppin/Walker) against SGA's barrage. Gambling investigation — 48:50The league-wide story: allegations touching Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones, what's actually claimed in the indictments, and the bigger questions around insider info, injury reporting, and where the NBA might go from here. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Use code PRESEASON25 for 35% off an annual subscription!Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the impact around the league following the news of the arrests made in connection to the FBI's gambling inquiries involving Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers player and assistant coach Damon Jones. Then, the guys tackle Victor Wembanyama's sensational season opener for the Spurs before talking an underrated aspect of San Antonio's victory. Plus, a sensational night for the 76ers' guards, Embiid's health concerns, the Knicks strong start and much reaction to the biggest moments to the start of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Portland Trail Blazers head coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA journeyman Damon Jones are among 34 people indicted in connection with two separate federal gambling investigations announced by the Eastern District of New York on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin explain discuss how much blame Adam Silver deserves for the bombshell gambling scandal to hit the NBA on Thursday, and debate whether Chauncey Billups’ involvement in the illegal poker and sports gambling scandals should be enough to get him kicked out of the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame. Plus, professional sports bettor and ‘Countdown to Kickoff’ co-host Bill Krackomberger swings by to share his insight on the NBA gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin explain discuss how much blame Adam Silver deserves for the bombshell gambling scandal to hit the NBA on Thursday, tell us why they were unimpressed with Cooper Flagg in his NBA debut, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, professional sports bettor and ‘Countdown to Kickoff’ co-host Bill Krackomberger swings by to share his insight on the NBA gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. NBA Betting Scandal One of the most explosive sports scandals in recent memory: a massive NBA betting and poker rigging investigation led by the FBI. Clay and Buck break down the details of a multi-year probe that resulted in over 30 arrests across 11 states, involving current and former NBA players and coaches, including Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups, former player and coach Damon Jones, and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier. The scandal spans illegal gambling operations, insider betting schemes, and mafia-run poker games using high-tech cheating devices like x-ray tables, contact lenses, and altered shuffling machines. Clay explains how the FBI uncovered two interconnected cases: one involving the mob rigging high-stakes poker games with tens of millions of dollars at stake, and another exposing NBA players manipulating game performance for prop bets, such as Rozier allegedly leaving a game early after signaling insiders. The hosts discuss the staggering stupidity of risking a $26 million NBA salary for $200,000 in illicit winnings, and why legalized sports betting may actually help catch these schemes by flagging irregular wagering patterns. Oppression Olympics An in-depth look at the Virginia Governor’s race, dissecting conflicting polls on Abigail Spanberger and why Democrats are sounding alarms despite media narratives of a comfortable lead. The hosts mock MSNBC’s claim that Spanberger’s struggles stem from sexism, pointing out that she’s running against another woman and citing examples of women winning major races nationwide. They argue Democrats are leaning on identity politics rather than addressing policy failures. The conversation pivots to Spanberger’s refusal to call for the resignation of Jay Jones, the Democratic Attorney General candidate embroiled in a text scandal advocating political violence. Clay warns Virginians that Spanberger is a far-left candidate masquerading as moderate, predicting radical policies on gender identity and sports if she wins. This leads to a fiery discussion on transgender athletes, spotlighting a shocking Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that unanimously allowed a male powerlifter to compete in women’s competitions, citing “human rights.” Clay and Buck slam this as emblematic of the left’s strategy to impose gender ideology through state power, comparing it to COVID-era mandates and warning of broader cultural consequences. Rep. Jim Jordan The ongoing government shutdown, now in its 23rd day, with Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan joining the show to explain why Democrats are holding the line—fear of primaries from the far-left and leveraging issues like Obamacare subsidies. Jordan predicts the shutdown could last until November and blasts Democrats’ Trump Derangement Syndrome as a driving force. Jordan also drops bombshell news: a criminal referral against former CIA Director John Brennan for allegedly lying under oath about the Steele dossier during the Russia investigation. He details evidence showing Brennan pushed for the dossier’s inclusion despite knowing it was unreliable, framing it as part of a broader pattern of anti-Trump bias. The discussion then shifts to Trump’s record in his second term, with Jordan calling it “the most impactful year of any presidency,” citing achievements on tax cuts, border security, Iran policy, and ending men in women’s sports. The hour closes with a quick revisit of the NBA betting scandal, contrasting today’s corruption with Pete Rose’s infamous wagers, and a nuanced debate on whether athletes betting on themselves should be treated differently. Clay explains why leagues ban all player gambling to prevent debt-driven corruption, noting referees as historically vulnerable due to lower salaries. Gov't Shutdown Realities The latest on the government shutdown, now stretching into weeks, as Clay and Buck dissect explosive remarks from Democratic House Whip Katherine Clark, who admitted the shutdown is being used as “leverage.” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson fires back, accusing Democrats of holding American families hostage to push for $200 billion in Obamacare subsidies and benefits for illegal immigrants. The hosts argue this political brinkmanship is driven by internal Democratic fears—Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries worried about primary challenges from the far-left, especially after Mamdani’s surprise victory in the New York City mayoral primary, which shook the party establishment. The conversation pivots to the New York City mayor’s race, analyzing the fiery second debate featuring Curtis Sliwa, Andrew Cuomo, and Mamdani. Clay praises Sliwa’s populist message but warns that staying in the race could guarantee a Mamdani win. They highlight Cuomo and Sliwa pressing Mamdani on housing ballot initiatives, exposing his evasiveness and lack of clear policy positions. Clay brands Momani as a “cipher”—a social media-savvy candidate with no substantive record—contrasting him with Cuomo’s long political history. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I am a character. My name isn't even Mike." Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones were arrested by the FBI this morning, and the details unfolded as we were live for our Local Hour. Come for Mike Ryan's celebration, stay for questions about whether or not Chris Cote is next. Also, you remember that Game 7 of the 2005 Eastern Conference Finals? Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Roy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is away on special assignment, as AJ Hawk and the boys are back in the ThunderDome as they cover the breaking news and scandal rocking the NBA that involves Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups, former NBA player Damon Jones, the mafia, fixed poker games, and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and prop bet manipulation, before previewing tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Vikings and Chargers.. Joining the progrum to break all of that down and shed more light on the situation and what comes next is ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania. Next, we wrap up week 7 of the NFL season as AQ Shipley gives his top five performing offensive lines of the week as we go In the Trenches, and Darius Butler breaks down the best and worst defensive back play of the week in Everything DB: Good D, Bad D. Later, the voice of college football, and color commentator for the NFL on Prime, Kirk Herbstreit joins the show to preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Vikings and Chargers, chat about his college football rankings going into week 9, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier were among over 30 individuals arrested by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling. The biggest question to come out of it... why would you ever pay $20,000 to play poker next to Damon Jones? No offense to Damon Jones. Are we ready to overreact to Victor Wembanyama's performance? Is Cooper Flagg a bust? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier were among over 30 individuals arrested by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling. The biggest question to come out of it... why would you ever pay $20,000 to play poker next to Damon Jones? No offense to Damon Jones. Are we ready to overreact to Victor Wembanyama's performance? Is Cooper Flagg a bust? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pro athletes and coaches who get busted for gambling are the dumbest people on earth.Former NBA players Chauncey Billups — currently the Portland Trail Blazers' head coach — and Damon Jones were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit both wire fraud and money laundering after allegedly participating in rigged poker games.Billups and Jones were allegedly dubbed as "face cards" which, the indictment says, were "members of the Cheating Teams and received a portion of the criminal proceeds in exchange for their participation in the scheme." The scheme resulted in the victims losing at least $7.15 million, dating back to April 2019, according to the Department of Justice."Billups and Jones, in particular… were utilized to attract victims to the games because of their status as former professional athletes," the DOJ said.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Evan, Canty, & Michelle welcome David Purdum to the show to provide insight on the FBI arrests made this morning of Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones. Kevin Kiermaier stops by to preview the World Series between his former teams and tell us what players are told about gambling policies in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright reacts to the NBA gambling scandal involving Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, Terry Rozier, and many more following FBI investigation. Later, Nick reacts to Victor Wembanyama's dominant 40-point performance in the San Antonio Spurs' win over the Dallas Mavericks in Cooper Flagg's NBA debut. Is Wemby already the best player in the NBA? Next, Nick reacts to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' opening night win over Luke Doncic and the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers before turning his attention to Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets' loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is KD on track to be the only NBA legend without a fan base that loves him? As always, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan, Canty, & Michelle welcome David Purdum to the show to provide insight on the FBI arrests made this morning of Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones. Kevin Kiermaier stops by to preview the World Series between his former teams and tell us what players are told about gambling policies in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices