Sports Betting Scandal Casts Dark Shadow Over Upcoming March Madness

Arrest of Las Vegas gambler is latest twist in ongoing federal investigation.

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Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors, left, defends against Isaiah Hartenstein of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 20, 2024. Sarah Stier/Getty Images

With March Madness just days away, federal and NCAA authorities are investigating a potentially widespread point-shaving scandal focused on pro and college basketball.

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