Fixer in NCAA hoops betting scheme sentenced to 6 years in prison
Jalen Smith, 30, was charged with rigging college basketball games as part of a point-fixing scheme and sentenced to six years in federal prison.
ESPN reports: Jalen Smith, 30, was charged with rigging college basketball games as part of a point-fixing scheme and sentenced to six years in federal prison.
This sports story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include NCAA and Jalen Smith.
Why it matters
For fans, stories like this can change expectations for upcoming fixtures and competitions.
Key details
- Location
- United States · Americas
- Reported by
- ESPN
- First reported
- Key names
- NCAA, Jalen Smith
- Section
- Sports
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at ESPNSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
Swanson scores 1st U.S. goal since Olympics in comeback vs. Spain
The U.S. came from two goals down to draw with Spain Tuesday after going down early to the World Cup-winners before Mallory Swanson levelled the…
Hill found liable for 2 counts of battery in mixed verdict; wife awarded $500K
A Miami jury returned a mixed verdict in the assault and battery civil trial against Tyreek Hill, finding the former NFL receiver liable for two…
Jamaica accepts first flight of third-country deportations from US
Opposition leaders in Jamaica question why the deportation deal with the Trump White House has not been made public.
Justice Department says North Koreans have infiltrated dozens of U.S. companies
U.S. authorities warn that sanctioned hackers are increasingly targeting Americans to act as facilitators between breached U.S. companies and…
Player ratings: Sanchez, Swanson get 9s in USWNT's comeback draw with Spain
A second-half rally against Spain, led by Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson, will give USWNT coach Emma Hayes plenty to build on -- especially with…
Lights, camera, Cleveland: Browns take center stage in 'The Land' trailer
Created by Dan Fogelman, the NFL-backed drama follows a fictional version of the Browns and premieres the day after Super Bowl LXI.
Ohtani has 'great conversation' with Roberts, will be in Dodgers' Game 3 lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Tuesday that struggling superstar Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS…
Arsenal showed strength in depth in Lille win, but Gyökeres is a concern
Arsenal's substitutes made the difference once again, but Mikel Arteta's side still have questions as tougher tests await.