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"* Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has been arrested in a federal government investigation into sports betting, along with Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and 30 more suspects. Currently the exact charges being filed against Billups are unknown, however the feds are saying the scheme involves wire fraud, money laundering, extortion, and illegal gambling, and according to multiple news organizations, the Mafia is also involved."
"* In the meantime, the Blazers lost their season opener last night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 118-114, but by most accounts they made a very good showing which could bode well for the remainder of this season... that is, if they still have a coach. 😬 Four major US crime families, as well as current and former NBA stars, are tied to an alleged gambling and sports rigging scheme, FBI says. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4oAfRnM[image or em"
Portland Mercury requests small monthly contributions to sustain news reporting, arts and culture coverage, an event calendar, and hosted events throughout the year. The outlet says its work helps the city and relies on reader support. A mostly cloudy day with a high of 65 precedes an atmospheric river of moisture on Friday and Saturday. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has been arrested in a federal investigation into sports betting alongside Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and about 30 others. Federal authorities allege the scheme involves wire fraud, money laundering, extortion, and illegal gambling, with reported Mafia ties and approximately $7 million in victim losses. The Blazers lost their season opener 118-114 to Minnesota but showed promise.
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