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Shadows Over the Hardwood: Elite Poker, "Smart" Tables, and the Case of Chauncey Billups

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Nevin Lasanis
30/10/25

The uproar around the arrests of Portland’s head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami shooting guard Terry Rozier has begun to subside — and the mechanics and scale of the alleged scheme have come to the fore. On October 23, the FBI reported the arrest of 34 people as part of a federal investigation i...


A Quiet Stronghold for a New Star: Yamal Nears Purchase of Piqué and Shakira's Former Residence for €11M

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Nevin Lasanis
29/10/25

Lamine Yamal is continuing to mature not only on the pitch but off it as well. According to Spanish media, the Barcelona winger is finalizing a deal to acquire a house in Esplugues de Llobregat — where Gerard Piqué and Shakira once lived. The residence sits close to the club’s training base, and the...


Lions in the Garden, Calories Overboard: How Karlos Vemola Turned an MMA Career Into a Life on the Edge of a Documentary

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Salid Martik
27/10/25

His biography reads like a TV pitch: a Czech bodybuilder and bouncer, the first fighter from the Czech Republic in the UFC, a prison stint for marijuana, a comeback on the European stage with 20,000-seat sellouts — and a private zoo in his yard with sharks, lionesses, and a crocodile. Karlos Vemola...

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The Paddock's Gray Eminence: How Fabiana Ecclestone Became the Key to Power in Global Motorsport

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Nevin Lasanis
27/10/25

The FIA presidential election, scheduled for December 12, suddenly shifted from a technical procedure to a political thriller with an unexpected leading figure. The federation chief’s chair is not just the seal beneath the sporting regulations of Formula 1, rally and endurance racing, but also influ...

Tags: #F1

NBA in the Grip of Investigations: Rozier Under Suspicion Over 'Prop' Rebounds, Billups — Face of Underground Poker

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Salid Martik
27/10/25

The start of the new season has been overshadowed by a major scandal. The league announced that Portland head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami scoring guard Terry Rozier are suspended until the federal investigation is complete. Law enforcement officials describe not isolated episodes but a full cri...


The Magic of Presence: Why Any Broadcast with Michael Jordan Is Already an Event

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Salid Martik
24/10/25

When Michael Jordan appears on television, the topic itself moves to the background. Bill Simmons noted exactly this while commenting on NBC’s new “Insights to Excellence” feature, which debuted during the halftime of the Oklahoma City — Houston game. The NBA legend said very little — and it was eno...


A Second Half for Feelings: Can Vinicius Outplay a Personal Mistake

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Nevin Lasanis
24/10/25

Stories from football stars’ private lives rarely stay in the shadows—especially when it comes to Real Madrid’s winger. Vinicius Junior’s relationship with influencer Virginia Fonseca cracked after the player’s messages with model Dey Magalhaes were published. The footballer apologized publicly, adm...


Anna Kournikova Without Unnecessary Noise: A Rare Snapshot, Family Routine, and Talk of a New Arrival

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Salid Martik
23/10/25

No matter how many years have passed since her last appearance on court, the name Anna Kournikova still draws keen interest. Only now the attention of fans and society pages is focused not on the events and draws of WTA tournaments but on her closed-off, almost chamber-like lifestyle. In recent days...

Tags: #Tennis

Vinicius's Noisy Party: From Fireworks to a Court Summons

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Salid Martik
20/10/25

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has found himself at the center of a high-profile domestic incident in his home country: after a large-scale celebration of his 25th birthday in Rio de Janeiro, the player may face liability for disturbing public order. A neighbor of the venue filed a complaint, an...


Anniversary Transfer Under Scrutiny: Dembélé's Mother Sues Over 'Gift' Tax

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Nevin Lasanis
20/10/25

A story where sporting fame intersects with tax law. The mother of PSG and France national team winger Ousmane Dembélé is trying to prove that a €200,000 transfer sent by her son in 2017 for her 40th birthday was a gift rather than income. The French fiscal authorities disagree, and the dispute has...

Tags: #Football #PSG