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NCAA Athletes Accused of Bribery Amid Federal Inquiry

1/22/2026

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) faces scrutiny over alleged point shaving in college basketball, with a dozen athletes including Camian Shell accused of accepting bribes to underperform.
The case follows a broader federal inquiry into sports gambling and calls for an independent inspector general to oversee integrity.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating Minnesota officials for obstructing federal immigration agents amid tensions over deploying nearly 3,000 agents.

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) faces scrutiny over alleged point shaving in college basketball, with a dozen athletes including Camian Shell accused of accepting bribes to underperform.
The case follows a broader federal inquiry into sports gambling and calls for an independent inspector general to oversee integrity.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating Minnesota officials for obstructing federal immigration agents amid tensions over deploying nearly 3,000 agents.