Sports Betting: A Growing Threat to Fair Play

Sports are facing a serious problem with gambling. It's not new, but it's getting worse. In the past, strong leaders like Kenesaw Mountain Landis took a hard stance against gambling. He banned players involved in the 1919 World Series fix, sending a clear message. But today, the situation is different. Recently, two baseball players from Cleveland were accused of taking bribes to influence their pitches. They allegedly threw certain pitches at specific times to help gamblers win bets. This is a big deal because it shows how gambling can corrupt the game. The league tried to fix the problem by limiting bets, but some people think it's not enough.Gambling scandals are happening more often. Basketball coaches and players have also been caught up in gambling investigations. Leagues are making deals with gambling companies, but they act surprised when players get involved. It's like they're forgetting that gambling always has risks. The big question is, who will step up and take a strong stance against gambling like Landis did? The future of fair play in sports depends on it.