The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board says that it is “examining a video” of Phillies 1B BRYCE HARPER that FanDuel “sent in 2024 to a VIP bettor who was struggling with a gambling addiction.” It is “unclear if the gaming control board, which regulates casinos, online gambling and sports wagering, has contacted FanDuel or Harper.” Harper is “not wearing FanDuel merchandise in the video,” but it is “marked with the company’s logo.” Harper mentions that he “was reaching out at the request of” the bettor TERRY THOMPSON’s VIP manager -- “your host” BRYTTANNI [MORGAN] “at FanDuel” -- who “wanted to ensure that Thompson had an ‘extra special Thanksgiving.’” There was “no evidence that Harper has a business relationship with FanDuel,” nor that he “was aware Thompson had a gambling addiction” (PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, 7/10).
NAMES: Senators coach TRAVIS GREEN was inducted into the B.C. Hockey HOF on Saturday night along with former NHLers ANDREW LADD and JOSH GORGES, NHL official MALCOLM ASHFORD and broadcaster DARYL REAUGH (OTTAWA CITIZEN, 7/12)....U.S. track & field athlete SYDNEY MCLAUGHLIN-LEVRONE and husband ANDRE LEVRONE announced the birth of daughter SAVANNAH on Sunday (NBCSPORTS.com, 7/12).
