Panthers RB Rashaad Penny Retiring From NFL After Six Seasons

Carolina Panthers running back Rashaad Penny is retiring from the NFL after six seasons, according to multiple reports. The Panthers placed Penny on the reserve/retired list Tuesday and signed undrafted rookie wide receiver Tayvion Robinson in a corresponding move. Carolina Panthers running back Rashaad Penny informed head coach Dave Canales about his decision to retire […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jul 2024
GeoComply Says It Has Blocked More Than 2 Million Illegal Bets In Nebraska In 2024

GeoComply, the global leader in geolocation, fraud prevention, and cybersecurity solutions, has blocked more than 2 million attempts to place online sports bets in Nebraska between January and the end of June 2024, a recently released market study shows. GeoComply blocked 4.5 million attempts at online bets in Nebraska from July 2023 through June 2024 […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jul 2024
Texans DE Denico Autry Suspended Six Games For PED Violation

Houston Texans defensive end Denico Autry has been suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s policy against performance-enhancing substances, the league announced Monday. Houston Texans’ Denico Autry said his doctors submitted a prescription that contained a banned substance Autry, 34, said in a statement the violation occurred after his doctors submitted a prescription for […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jul 2024
North Texas Commission Announces New Committee Focused On Gaming Expansion

The North Texas Commission is forming a committee of business and community leaders to study issues related to destination resorts and casino gambling, as the push for legalization remains on the agenda for the 2025 legislative session. North Texas Commission is forming a new exploratory committee that will consider the impact of gaming expansion The […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jul 2024
Muscogee Nation to Build New Coweta Casino Hotel in Oklahoma

The Muscogee Nation has announced plans to build a $100 million casino and hotel in Coweta, Oklahoma. The Coweta Casino Hotel planned by the tribe and Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises will be located on 17 acres at the southeast corner of 131 Street and Oklahoma 51, roughly 30 miles southeast of downtown Tulsa. Muscogee Nation […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jul 2024
Boyd Gaming Announces New Cadence Crossing Casino in Henderson

Boyd Gaming announced plans to build its new Cadence Crossing Casino in Henderson, Nevada. According to The Nevada Independent, the company said Thursday during an earnings call with analysts that Cadence Crossing Casino will be built on 15 acres, replacing Jokers Wild Casino. Construction on Cadence Crossing Casino will begin later this year and be […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jul 2024
Italian Olympic Flagbearer Gianmarco Tamberi Loses Wedding Ring in Seine

Italian Olympic high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi issued a heartfelt apology to his wife Saturday after his wedding ring slipped off his finger while he was serving as Italy’s flagbearer on a boat on the Seine River during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. Italian athlete Gianmarco Tamberi said he felt his ring sliding off […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jul 2024
Olympics’ IOC Apologizes For Introducing South Korea As North Korea

At the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) introduced South Korea’s delegation of athletes as from North Korea. Paris Olympics’ IOC apologizes after introducing South Korea as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea The IOC has since apologized for the ceremony error. South Korea expressed regret after […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jul 2024
Saints Backup QB Jake Haener Diagnosed With Rare Form of Skin Cancer

New Orleans Saints backup quarterback Jake Haener said he’s been diagnosed with skin cancer. Haener, 25, did not disclose what type of cancer he has but said that it’s rare to see it at his age. New Orleans Saints backup quarterback Jake Haener was sporting a small bandage on his right cheek during Friday’s practice […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jul 2024