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Prop Bets Threaten College Athletes | Concord News
College athletes are under unprecedented pressure as sports betting—especially prop bets—spreads across campuses, with players being pressured to throw games or influence plays for cash. The NCAA reports nearly 750 abuse and match-fixing cases tied to betting, and a new study shows over a third of Division I men’s basketball players face social media abuse over betting. NCAA president Charlie Baker calls it “disgraceful,” pushing for stricter regulations and urging state commissions to crack down on risky prop bets. With pro leagues like MLB and NFL also considering bans, Baker hopes…
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