College Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme

Sport & Story Daily January 16, 2026: 20 men have been charged in a point-shaving scheme.

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Kelsey Middleton
January 16, 2026

College Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme

January 16, 2026

Many college players among 20 charged in point-shaving scheme
Twenty men have been charged in a point-shaving scheme involving 39 college basketball players on 17 NCAA Division I teams. There were 29 games that were fixed. Fifteen of the defendants played college basketball during the 2023-24 and/or 2024-25 seasons. Two of the players, Cedquavios Hunter and Dyquavian Short, were sanctioned in November by the NCAA for fixing New Orleans games.
ESPN

Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says he turned down $15B offer for team
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has no plans on selling the team. He plans to keep the team in his family. Ross recently turned down an offer of $15 billion for the Dolphins. Ross bought the team in 2009, starting with a 50% stake of $1 billion. The team’s value has skyrocketed to nearly $7.5 billion.
Yahoo Sports

Dairy Queen steps away from MLB corporate sponsorship
Dairy Queen parted ways with MLB as a corporate sponsor after four years. DQ had MLB rights packaged with a Little League Baseball sponsorship. The company will continue as an MLB media spender. Now, MLB is without anyone in that significant QSR category.
Sports Business Journal

Meta brought in as UFC APEX looks to fan-facing future
The TKO Group-owned UCF named Meta as its first official fan technology partner as part of a multi-faceted deal announced back in April. The multi-purpose facility, APEX, in Las Vegas will now be known at Meta APEX. It is intended to serve as a showcase for Meta’s technology, including its AI, VR, and AI glasses advancements in real-world applications.
The Stadium Business

Real Madrid reportedly getting closer to NBA Europe move
Real Madrid could be joining NBA Europe and leaving the EuroLeague. NBA commissioner Adam Silver is actively promoting the NBA Europe concept. Real Madrid could become one of the leading figures of the project that is gradually taking form. On the other hand, Barcelona is leaning toward extending its stay in the EuroLeague for another 10 years.
Euro Hoops

Commanders offer first look at new roofed stadium
The Washington Commanders released conceptual renderings of the proposed new stadium. The stadium will anchor a wider mixed-use development and will be built on the site of the old RFK Stadium. It will seat around 70,000 and cost around $3.7 billion.
The Stadium Business

D.J. Williams Hired As Commanders QB Coach, Linking Doug Williams’ Super Bowl Legacy To Jayden Daniels’ Future
The Washington Commanders hired D.J. Williams as the quarterbacks coach. Williams is the son of franchise legend Doug Williams. Doug was the first Black quarterback to win Super Bowl MVP during Washington’s Super Bowl XXII victory. He now serves as an executive in the Commanders’ front office. D.J. played quarterback at Grambling State. He was an offensive assistant with a focus on quarterbacks for the New Orleans Saints starting in 2019.
Sports Illustrated

Asheville Tourists. Director of Special Events
The Asheville Tourists are completing a $40 million renovation of McCormick Field, transforming the venue into a year-round destination for events beyond baseball. The Director of Special Events is a newly created position responsible for generating revenue and leading the booking, planning, and execution of all non-Tourists events at the ballpark. Apply Now.

Sarasota Paradise. Communications and PR Specialist
We're seeking a proactive Communications and PR Specialist to lead our external storytelling and media efforts as we build brand awareness in the Sarasota-Manatee region and beyond. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is pivotal in a startup environment, where you'll work closely with departments like Marketing, Operations, and Sales. This is a full-time position ideal for someone with a small business mindset who thrives in fast-paced ops and traditional sports values, focusing on press relations, releases, email newsletters, and influencer marketing—no social media management required. Expect cut-through-the-noise execution to drive real results in a lean team. Apply Now.

Los Angeles Lakers. Manager, Global Social & Digital Growth
The Manager of Global Social and Digital Growth is responsible for driving global awareness of the Lakers brand and growing fandom internationally at a rapid scale. The ideal candidate is a paid media expert who understands how to effectively utilize paid placements across social and digital platforms to reach new global audiences. The role will keep a pulse on and understand cultural trends and nuances within priority international markets to drive international fan engagement. As part of the larger Integrated Marketing plans, this role will promote key marketing initiatives such as tentpoles, seasonal milestones, and cultural moments within priority international markets with support and guidance from Brand Strategy, Marketing Operations, and the broader Integrated Marketing team. Apply Now.

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CFP semifinals are least-watched; Peach Bowl rout beats Fiesta thriller
The College Football Playoff semifinal games were the least-watched in the 12-year history of the event. The semifinals averaged 16.8 million viewers on the ESPN family of networks. This is down 13% from last year (19.2M). The previous low was on New Year’s Eve in 2021 with 16.9 million. The quarterfinal games averaged more viewers than the semifinals, with an average of 19.3 million.
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