Betting

The N.F.L.’s Betting Crackdown Has Followed Players to Training Camp

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Cameron Heyward, the veteran Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman, remembers that when he was selected in the first round of the 2011 N.F.L. draft, the most popular betting event was the N.C.A.A. Division I men’s basketball tournament, which attracts millions of casual fans in the United States through bracket pools among friends and co-workers. The league … Read more

NFL betting: Justin Fields for MVP? Pass and take the under on this prop

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I’m a Chicago Bears fan. I worry about quarterback Justin Fields. Look on #GamblingTwitter, and you’ll find loads of “Fields for MVP” tweets. Yes, Fields led all quarterbacks in rushing yards with 1,143 last season. Yes, Fields finished within 70 yards of breaking Lamar Jackson’s quarterback rushing record. I’m not doubting his ability as a … Read more

Broncos DT latest player to receive suspension for betting

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Broncos defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike joined the infamous (and growing) list of NFL players to be suspended under the league’s betting rules. On Monday, Uwazurike was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for betting on NFL games in 2022. The earliest he can apply for reinstatement is July 24, 2024. Uwazurike is the 10th player to … Read more