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Malik Beasley Under Federal Investigation For Alleged NBA Betting; Pistons Deal In Jeopardy
Federal agents are investigating Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley for alleged gambling on NBA games, putting a multimillion-dollar contract and the team’s rebuilding plans in doubt, according to multiple reports. Authorities began looking into wagers tied to Beasley’s stats during his 2023-24 season with the Milwaukee Bucks after a major sportsbook flagged unusual betting patterns. One spotlight game came on Jan. 31, 2024, when odds on Beasley grabbing fewer than 2.5 rebounds swung sharply before tip-off. He finished with six boards, and the curious bets lost, ESPN reported. Detroi…
Greenwich, CT
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Knicks Are In Playoffs Again And This Team Feels Different
That swagger—the belief that they belong—has returned to Madison Square Garden in a way that hasn’t been felt since the days of Patrick Ewing or Carmelo Anthony. The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Playoffs for the third year in a row, making it official on Tuesday, April 9 at MSG. It’s a big moment for fans who stuck with the team through a long postseason drought that lasted nearly a decade before this recent run. This year’s team, which blends seasoned talent with strategic acquisitions, has something special with Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Jo…
Edison, NJ
Obituaries
'Rutgers Royalty': Basketball Legend Phil Sellers Dies At 69
Phil "The Thrill" Sellers, who rewrote the Rutgers Scarlet Knight record book and led the school to its only Final Four appearance, died on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the age of 69, the school announced. Sellers is the all-time leader in points scored and rebounds at the school and captained the famous Final Four team that went undefeated in the regular season and was ranked fourth in the country. The school retired Sellers' #12 jersey in 1988 and he was inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Fame in 1993. Phil Sellers was Rutgers royalty. He was the greatest player on the greatest team in ou…
Edison, NJ
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Recovering Rutgers Basketball Legend Spurs Memories Of Golden Era With Nearly $100K Raised
An appeal on behalf of a Rutgers University basketball legend has spurred tremendous fan support — and memories. Phil "The Thrill" Sellers, who was instrumental in the Scarlet Knights' undefeated regular hoops season and Final Four appearance in 1976, is recovering from two major surgeries. His daughter and son-in-law on a GoFundMe page detailed the tremendous cost ahead caring for the 69-year-old retired athlete, which will required aides at home in East Orange or in a rehabilitation center. The fans' response was immense. As of Monday, July 17, more than $97,000 had been raised. They d…
Stamford, CT
Breaking News
Former NBA Star Arrested After Incident At Juice Shop In Stamford
Former NBA player Ben Gordon, who grew up in Westchester and starred at the University of Connecticut, faces numerous charges after allegedly threatening employees at a Fairfield County juice shop just a day after his former team won the NCAA men's basketball championship, police said. The incident happened in Stamford on Gordon's birthday, Tuesday, April 4, when police responded to Juice Kings at 36 Atlantic St. around 10 a.m. on a report of a man who had threatened employees with a knife and was acting "bizarre and aggressive," according to Stamford Police Assistant Chief Richard Conk…
White Plains, NY
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Knicks Broadcaster Who Is Son Of Hall-Of-Fame Coach Fired Over Harassment Claims
A longtime New York Knicks broadcaster has signed off the air for the last time after being fired by the MSG Network amid alleged harassment allegations, according to reports. A spokesperson for MSG Networks announced radio analyst Brendan Brown's ousting in a statement on Monday, Jan. 23, along with plans for the rest of the Knicks’ regular-season broadcasts. “MSG Networks and Brendan Brown have decided to part company,” officials stated. “For the remainder of the season, various personalities including former Knick John Wallace, will serve as the Knicks radio analyst on the MSG Radio Netw…
Elizabeth, NJ
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Knicks Radio Analyst From NJ Brendan Brown Fired Over Harassment Claims: Reports
New Jersey native Brendan Brown, who has been the voice of the New York Knicks for years has signed off the air for the last time after being fired by the MSG Network amid alleged harassment allegations, according to reports. A spokesperson for MSG Networks announced Summit resident Brendan Brown’s ousting in a statement on Monday, Jan. 23, along with plans for the rest of the Knicks’ regular season broadcasts. “MSG Networks and Brendan Brown have decided to part company,” officials stated. “For the remainder of the season, various personalities including former Knick John Wallace, will ser…
West Chester, PA
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76er Tobias Harris Drops By Suburban Philly Restaurant
Tobias Harris was spotted dining at a suburban Philadelphia restaurant last week. The 76ers player stopped by il Granaio in Phoenixville for dinner on Saturday, May 14, the Italian restaurant said on Facebook. Harris, 29, spent time with the Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Clippers before joining the Philadelphia 76ers in early 2019.
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
Breaking News
NBA Champion Dennis Rodman Spotted Singing At Central PA Distillery
Five time NBA Champion Dennis Rodman stopped by a central Pennsylvania distillery earlier this week The 60-year old from Trenton, NJ, enjoyed some drinks and brought some smiles to Dead Lighting Still Works located at 311 Bridge Street in New Cumberland, according the distillery's to its social media. Rodman is known for his time playing forward on the Detroit Pistons, the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs. At the distillery he was known for having a good time, even singing and dancing a little with the staff as seen on Instagram. Rodman holds several league records …
Bedford, NY
Breaking News
NBA All-Star From Westchester Tests Positive For Coronavirus
An NBA superstar from the area has tested positive for the novel strain of the coronavirus. All-star guard Donovan Mitchell, who grew up in Westchester, attended prep school in Fairfield County and now plays for the Utah Jazz, has become the second player on his team to test positive for COVID-19. Related story: COVID-19: NBA Suspends Season After Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus The confirmation of Mitchell’s positive test on Thursday, March 12 came hours after teammate Rudy Gobert first mocked the virus, and then became the initial NBA player to have a confirmed case of coronavirus.…
Bedford, NY
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Esports Star From Westchester Looking To Get Drafted, Go Pro
A prospective professional gamer from Westchester is looking to take his talents to the next level. For the third straight year, New Rochelle native Cole Smith - known as “Oakland Rose” to the opponents he faces online - went through the rigorous NBA 2K League “combine” process and has qualified as one of the top players in the world who are eligible for the league’s “draft.” For the past three years, the NBA 2K League has hosted competitions around the globe to highlight the top players of the game, who are then “drafted” onto teams of six to compete for thousands of dollars in prizes and…
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Speculation Swirls As Ex-Westchester HS Basketball Stars Await NBA Draft
Click here for an updated story - From One Shining Moment To The NBA: Ex-Westchester HS Basketball Stars Reach Dream A pair of former area high school basketball standouts will have their lives forever changed in just hours. After starring in the NCAA Tournament, Ty Jerome, a four-time varsity letterer at Iona Prep, and former Dobbs Ferry High School star Eric Paschall take center stage as potential first-round picks in the NBA Draft, which starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 20 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. ESPN is providing coverage. According to Sam Vecenie of The Athletic, T…
Paterson, NJ
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NBA Hall Of Famer Dennis Rodman Checks Into Paterson Rehab Center Again
PATERSON, N.J. — Following a weekend DUI arrest, NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman has checked into a rehabilitation center in Paterson, the Associated Press reports. Rodman checked into Turning Point Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday to deal with his longtime struggle with alcoholism, the athlete's agent told the AP. Rodman -- born in Trenton -- was arrested in Southern California late Saturday on suspicion of DUI after being pulled over for a traffic violation, according to the AP. The athlete failed field sobriety and breath tests, the article says citing the Newport Beach police. Rodman…
