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CLEVELAND — In the wake of harassment of student-athletes by sports bettors, the NCAA recently studied how NCAA championship participants were the subject of abuse and threats. Something that has been on the rise with the spread of legalized sports betting.
Of those 54,000, 4,000 were confirmed as abusive or threatening and reported to the relevant social media platforms, with some elevated to law enforcement. In March Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach JB Bickerstaff spoke about the threats he himself has received. "It brings added pressure it brings you know a distraction to the game that can be difficult for players, coaches, referees."
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