Betting scandals for MLB’s Marcano and NBA’s Porter are hardly the first in pro sports

By The Associated Press

Sports and gambling are once again in the spotlight following lifetime bans handed to San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano and Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter. MLB said Marcano placed 387 baseball bets totaling more than $150,000 with a legal sportsbook. The 24-year-old Venezuelan with 149 games of major league experience became the first active player in a century banned for life because of gambling. His ban came nearly two months after an NBA probe found Porter disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose. Those are far from the only betting scandals involving professional sports.