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Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s widening gambling investigation, authorities said Monday. When he was playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, Beasley agreed to tailor his performance based on prop b...

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WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago)News report · Jun 29, 3:20 PM

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s widening gambling investigation, authorities said Monday....

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Jun 29, 4:38 PM

Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in gambling case

Beasley, Davis and an NBA agent are among six defendants indicted on charges related to alleged sports betting plot.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 29, 3:44 PM

Former Milwaukee Buck Malik Beasley latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Prosecutors alleged Malik Beasley agreed to tailor his performance based on betting trends while on the Bucks.

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jun 29, 3:20 PM

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of…

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CBS NewsNews report · Jun 29, 3:18 PM

Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted for sports gambling

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Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 29, 3:13 PM

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation, authorities said.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 29, 3:13 PM

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation, authorities said.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jun 29, 3:13 PM

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation, authorities said.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 29, 3:13 PM

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

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Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation, authorities said.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 29, 3:13 PM

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation, authorities said.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jun 29, 3:13 PM

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation, authorities said.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 29, 3:13 PM

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation, authorities said.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jun 29, 3:13 PM

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation, authorities said.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 29, 3:13 PM

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation, authorities said.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 29, 3:13 PM

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation, authorities said.

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Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation, authorities said.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 29, 3:13 PM

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation, authorities said.

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Jun 29, 2:43 PM

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation.

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Details51/99 Wording Gap · Medium confidence · 18 sources
51/99 Wording GapMedium confidence18 sources · 2 bias bucketsLive match · 18 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

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Jun 29, 2:43 PM: The Seattle Times joined the source map.

Jun 29, 3:13 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 29, 3:13 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jun 29, 3:13 PM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 51/99 and story health is live match · 18 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format.