When is a friendly wager between athletes just that — a friendly wager?
In the aftermath of a year marred by a string of betting scandals, investigations, and allegations of game manipulation across the NBA, MLB, and college sports, even a seemingly friendly side bet can make headlines.
That’s what happened when WNBA stars Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers were filmed making a $400 bet during All-Star Weekend on an upcoming game between their teams, the Atlanta Dream and Dallas Wings.