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Here’s what we got for you today:

🎰 Does The NFL Have A Gambling Problem

🏀 Scores and Matchups

🏒 Game 3s Scores and Matchups

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🎰 Does the NFL Have A Gambling Problem

Riddle me this. HOW DO YOU LOSE YOUR JOB IN THE NFL BECAUSE YOU GAMBLE ON FOOTBALL???

Calvin Ridley was suspended for the entirety of the 2022 NFL season when it was found that he was gambling on the NFL in 2021 when he was away from the Atlanta Falcons for a few weeks on a mental health break. He even bet on his team and at least it was for the Falcons to win, which they rarely were doing during 2021. Even though Ridley claims he only bet $1500 and doesn’t have a gambling problem, he was still suspended for a year. But, at least he learned his lesson.

Well, Ridley might have learned his lesson, but apparently others did not. And isn’t there a famous Churchill quote about something like this?

“Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it”

5 NFL players did just that.

Four Detroit Lions players and a Washington Commander have been suspended for violating the NFL’s gambling policy.

Detroit’s WR Jameson William was suspended 6 games along with WR Stanley Berryhill for gambling on college football games while in an NFL facility, which is prohibited.

Lions WR Quintez Cephus and DB C.J. Moore were suspended indefinitely along with Commanders’ DE Shake Toney as they were betting on NFL games.

The Lions finally got something rolling in 2022 and this could be the thing that sets them back. SMH.

NBA Scores and Matchups

Last Night’s Scores

Atlanta Hawks defeated Boston Celtics 130-122

• Celts still up 2-1 in series

NY Knicks defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 99-79

• Knicks lead 2-1 in series

Denver Nuggets take a game 3 road win against Minnesota Timberwolves 120-111

• Nuggets up 3-0 in series

Saturday Matchups

Philadelphia 76ers @ Brooklyn Nets, 1:00pm ET on TNT

Phoenix Suns @ LA Clippers, 3:30pm ET on TNT

• Kawhi Leonard will sit out again with knee injury

Milwaukee Bucks @ Miami Heat, 7:30pm ET on ESPN

• Giannis’ status is remains uncertain

Memphis Grizzlies @ LA Lakers, 10:00pm ET on ESPN

NHL Scores and Matchups

Friday Finishes

NY Islanders defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1

• Canes up 2-1 in series

Boston Bruins defeated the Florida Panthers 4-2

• Bruins lead series 2-1

Minnesota Wild win home game against Dallas Stars 5-1

• Wild are up 2-1 in series

LA Kings win at home in OT over the Edmonton Oilers

• LA leads 2-1 in series

Today’s Matchups

Vegas Golden Knights @ Winnipeg Jets, 4:00pm ET on TBS

Toronto Maple Leafs @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm ET on TBS

NJ Devils @ NY Rangers, 8:00pm ET on ABC

Colorado Avalanche @ Seattle Kraken, 10:00pm ET on TBS

Enjoy your sports filled Saturday!

-The Daily Breakroom Team