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The rise in sports betting and gambling violations by pro athletes, in 4 charts
CNN Sports via Yahoo Canada Sports· 3 weeks agoAs the sports betting industry continues to rake in record-breaking revenue, a growing number of professional athletes have become entangled in gambling scandals and gambling addiction helplines are reporting a rise people asking for help.
Senate confirms new energy regulators, extending Biden's grip on panel that backs renewable energy
The Canadian Press via Yahoo Finance Canada· 3 weeks agoWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's grip on a key federal energy commission will last beyond his...
Massachusetts governor adds to number of individuals eyed for pardons
The Canadian Press via Yahoo Canada News· 1 month agoBOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has recommended another three individuals for pardons,...
NCAA, leagues back $2.8 billion settlement, setting stage for current, former athletes to be paid
The Canadian Press via Yahoo Canada Sports· 1 month agoThe NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences announced Thursday night that they have agreed to...
Dozens of migrants unexpectedly flown to Martha’s Vineyard can sue the transport company, federal...
CNN via Yahoo Canada News· 3 months agoA federal judge in Boston has ruled that the nearly 50 migrants who were transported from Texas to...
Massachusetts joins with NCAA, sports teams to tackle gambling among young people
Associated Press via Yahoo Canada News· 3 months agoTop Massachusetts officials joined with NCAA President and former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker...
Prop bets helped fuel the $11 billion sports gambling boom—but the NCAA president wants them gone
Fortune via Yahoo Finance Canada· 3 months agoNCAA President and former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker worries prop bets are hurting college...
NCAA will push states to ban prop bets on college athletes
The Hill via Yahoo Canada News· 3 months agoThe NCAA announced Wednesday it will lobby state gambling boards to ban player proposition bets in...
NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletes
Associated Press via Yahoo Canada News· 3 months agoIn the midst of March Madness, the NCAA is pushing for states with legal wagering on sporting events...
Court upholds town bylaw banning anyone born in 21st century from buying tobacco products
Associated Press via Yahoo Canada News· 4 months agoA Massachusetts town that adopted an unusual ordinance banning the sale of tobacco to anyone born in...