March Madness expansion to 72 or 76 teams floated; change could come as soon as next season

March Madness expansion to 72 or 76 teams floated; change could come as soon as next season

The committees for men's and women's Division I basketball met this week to discuss possible expansion of the March Madness tournaments, but made no immediate decisions or recommendations. "The still viable outcomes include the tournaments remaining at 68 teams or expanding the fields to either 72 or 76 teams in advance of the 2026 or 2027 championships," Dan Gavitt, the NCAA senior vice president of basketball, said in a statement Thursday. The idea of expanding the tournament picked up steam in the spring when NCAAPresident Charlie Baker said it could add valueand that he'd like to see the issue resolved in the next few months. He said the NCAA has had "good conversations" with TV partners CBS and Warner Bros., whose deal runs through 2032 at the cost of around $1.1 billion a year. Baker also mentioned increasingly difficult logistics involved with adding teams to what is now known as the "First Four" — a series of four games played on Tuesday and Wednesday of the first week to place four teams into the 64-team bracket. Though there has been no concrete plan for how expansion would work, speculation has centered on bringing more at-large teams, likely from major conferences, into the 64-team bracket. Such a move that would come at the expense of champions of lower-level conferences. Currently, two of the First Four games involve 16 seeds — teams that automatically qualify by winning lower-ranked conferences — while two more involve at-large teams often seeded 11 or 12. For instance, in 2021, UCLA made the Final Four as an 11 seed that also played in the First Four. "I don't accept that that model just continues in the future," Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey said at league meetings in May. He used the example of North Carolina State advancing to the Final Four as an 11 seed in 2023 as how bubble teams from big conferences can make long runs in the tournament. "You could go ask my colleagues in the (automatic qualifier) conferences what should happen, and I'm certain they want that split to continue for life," Sankey said. "But you've got some really, really good teams ... that I think should be moved into the tournament." Any recommendation for expansion would have to be approved by the NCAA's Division I board, which next meets in August. ___ AP college basketball:https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-pollandhttps://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball

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July 10, 2025

March Madness expansion to 72 or 76 teams floated; change could come as soon as next season

March Madness expansion to 72 or 76 teams floated; change could come as soon as next season The committees for men's and women's Div...

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Former Cubs, Phillies manager Lee Elia, responsible for one of baseball's most famous rants, dies at 87

Former Cubs, Phillies manager Lee Elia, responsible for one of baseball's most famous rants, dies at 87

FormerChicago CubsandPhiladelphia Philliesmanager Lee Elia died Wednesday, the Phillies announced. He was 87 years old. Elia managed each of his two teams for two seasons, the Cubs from 1982 to 1983 and the Phillies from 1987 to 1988. He accrued a career record of 238-300 with no playoff appearances. He also served as third-base coach on the Phillies' 1980 World Series champion team. The Phillies mourn the loss of Lee Elia, who managed the club from 1987-88.We extend our condolences to Lee's widow Priscilla and the entire Elia family at this difficult time.pic.twitter.com/QEyeXNoaPF — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies)July 10, 2025 A Philadelphia native, Elia spent much of his 12-season playing career at Triple-A, with two stints in the majors. He made his MLB debut in 1966 with theChicago White Sox, then returned with the Cubs in 1968, playing 95 career games in the big leagues. He spent much more time in the game as a coach. From 1980 to 2008, Elia filled a variety of roles for six organizations. Publicly, he is most remembered fora profanity-laced rant while overseeing the Cubs in 1983in response to boos from the Wrigley Field crowd. Over the course of more than three minutes, Elia dropped 23 f-bombs while ripping Cubs fans (sample text: "They ought to get a f***in' job and find out what it's like to go out and earn a f***in' living). The rant took on a life of its own, with Les Grobstein, one of the reporters present,telling the Seattle Times in 2008, "I can guarantee you it was on every continent on the planet within a week." Elia reportedly "just barely" kept his job in the aftermath and was let go months later once the Cubs slipped out of contention. Years later, Elia told the Times that he accepted the rant was part of his legacy: "I know it will never change," he said. "I know I'll always be one of those guys remembered for the tirade. But I hope it's a little softened now. I hope there's some warmness over it now. I hope they understand." The people near Elia, meanwhile, remember a kind man. Mariners manager Dan Wilson, who played for the Mariners during two of Elia's coaching stints with the team, praised Elia ina message to USA Today's Bob Nightengale: "Lee was special. Baseball has lost a giant. A great baseball man and an even better human. He was like a father to me and taught me how to be a big leaguer.'' Elia is survived by his wife, Priscilla, and two daughters.

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July 10, 2025

Former Cubs, Phillies manager Lee Elia, responsible for one of baseball's most famous rants, dies at 87

Former Cubs, Phillies manager Lee Elia, responsible for one of baseball's most famous rants, dies at 87 FormerChicago CubsandPhiladelphi...

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Angela Paxton files for divorce from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after 38 years of marriage

Angela Paxton files for divorce from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after 38 years of marriage

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton, the wife of Republican Texas Attorney GeneralKen Paxton, filed for divorce on Thursday, seeking to end 38 years of marriage as her husbandcampaigns for the U.S. Senate. Angela Paxton had stuck by her husband through a decade of legal troubles that included state and federal corruption investigations and a 2023state impeachment trialthat publicly exposed his extramarital affair. Astate securities fraud indictmentagainst Ken Paxton was recently dismissed after a 2024 plea deal to pay restitution and complete community service, and thefederal justice departmentdropped a corruption probe earlier this year. His 2023 impeachment trial ended with his full acquittal. A fierce and vocal ally ofPresident Donald Trump, Ken Paxton was first elected state attorney general in 2014 and is now campaigning to unseat long-time Sen. John Cornyn in the 2026 Republican primary. Angela Paxton, who stood by her husband during the impeachment trial, cited "recent discoveries" in her announcement on social media that she had filed for divorce. "Today, after 38 years of marriage, I filed for divorce on biblical grounds,"Angela Paxton posted on X. "I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation. But in light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to remain in the marriage. "I move forward with complete confidence that God is always working everything together for the good of those who love Him and who are called according to His purpose," she wrote. Ken Paxton later posted his own statement asking for prayers and privacy. "After facing the pressures of countless political attacks and public scrutiny, Angela and I have decided to start a new chapter in our lives,"Ken Paxton posted on X. "I could not be any more proud or grateful for the incredible family that God has blessed us with, and I remain committed to supporting our amazing children and grandchildren." Angela and Ken Paxton had been central figures in each other's rise in Texas politics. A former high school teacher and guidance counselor, Angela Paxton used to play guitar and sing, "I'm a pistol-packin' mama, and my husband sues Obama," at his campaign events and Republican clubs across the state. When it came time for Angela Paxton to launch her own political career, a $2 million loan from her husband propelled her to a narrow victory for a state Senate seat in the booming Dallas suburbs. Once elected, she filed bills to expand his office's powers, and approved budgets over his state agency and salary. As a state senator, Angela Paxton attended all two weeks of the impeachment trial proceedings and testimony, including one dramatic moment when a woman wascalled to publicly testifyabout an affair she had with Ken Paxton. The woman ultimately never took the witness stand, but her relationship with Ken Paxtonwas central to a casethat accused him of going to potentially criminal lengths to help a local real estate developer who was under FBI investigation at the time. Angela Paxton was not allowed to vote on the verdict that ultimately acquitted her husband of all charges.

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July 10, 2025

Angela Paxton files for divorce from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after 38 years of marriage

Angela Paxton files for divorce from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after 38 years of marriage AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas state Sen. Ange...

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Trump to use presidential authority to send weapons to Ukraine, sources say

Trump to use presidential authority to send weapons to Ukraine, sources say

By Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump for the first time since returning to office will send weapons to Kyiv under a presidential power frequently used by his predecessor, two sources familiar with the decision said on Thursday, a move suggesting new interest by the president in defending Ukraine. More than three years after Russia's invasion of its neighbor, Trump's team will identify arms from U.S. stockpiles to send to Ukraine under the Presidential Drawdown Authority, the sources said, with one saying they could be worth around $300 million. Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. would send more weapons to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against intensifying Russian advances. The package could include defensive Patriot missiles and offensive medium-range rockets, but a decision on the exact equipment has not been made, the sources said. One of the people said this would happen at a meeting on Thursday. So far, the Trump administration has only sent weapons authorized by former President Joe Biden, who was a staunch supporter of Kyiv. Presidential Drawdown Authority allows the president to draw from weapons stocks to help allies in an emergency. The Pentagon and the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Republican president's stance on defending Ukraine has been inconsistent. At times he has criticized U.S. spending and spoken favorably of Russia but also sometimes has voiced support for Kyiv and disparaged the Kremlin. The U.S. has $3.86 billion worth of Presidential Drawdown Authority for Ukraine remaining. The last drawdown was a $500 million award by Biden on January 9. Ukraine's top priorities are Patriot missile interceptors and GMLRS mobile rocket artillery which may be included in the package. The weapons could be on the front lines within days because stocks are positioned in Europe. The Trump administration this month halted shipments of some critical weapons that were approved by Biden but some of those shipments have resumed. Congress has approved nearly $175 billion of aid and military assistance for Ukraine and allied nations in the nearly 3-1/2 years since Russia's full-scale invasion. (Reporting by Mike Stone in Washington; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)

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Trump to use presidential authority to send weapons to Ukraine, sources say

Trump to use presidential authority to send weapons to Ukraine, sources say By Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump for ...

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Prime Video brings familiar faces and new voices to NBA coverage

Prime Video brings familiar faces and new voices to NBA coverage

Prime Videowill have many familiar faces along with some new voices when it begins its first season of NBA coverage in October. Kevin Harlan, Ian Eagle and Stan Van Gundy are coming over from TNT while Cassidy Hubbarth is coming from ESPN. Harlan and Van Gundy were part of TNT's crew for its final NBA game on May 31, when the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. Harlan was with TNT since 1996 while Van Gundy returned to being an analyst in 2021 after being fired as New Orleans' coach. Eagle, who has called Nets games since 1996, began doing national games for TNT in 2010. Prime Video will not have set announcing pairings or name an "A" or "B" team, but Eagle is likely to be the voice for the top games, including a conference finals series in 2027. He's also been the lead voice for CBS coverage of the men's NCAA Tournament the last two years. "We're not in a situation where we have like a single game of the week. We have two big games every week and more after the NFL season ends," said Jared Stacy, Prime Video's head of production. "So we're always going to sort of be living in this doubleheader world and we're treating every game like a big game. We like the ability to be flexible and try out different combinations as we go." Hubbarth not only worked games as a sideline reporter for ESPN, but served as a guest host on the network's NBA studio shows and also hosted the digital series "Hoop Streams." Prime Video also announced the additions of play-by-play announcers Michael Grady and Eric Collins, analysts Brent Barry and Dell Curry, and Allie Clifton and Kristina Pink as sideline reporters. Collins and Curry have called Charlotte Hornets games together since 2015. Barry, a former TNT analyst, returns to broadcasting for the first time since 2018 after roles with the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns. Grady has been the Minnesota Timberwolves TV voice since 2022. Pink has done sideline reporting for LA Clippers games as well as Fox Sports NFL coverage while Clifton has been part of the Los Angeles Lakers broadcasts since 2018 after being the Cleveland Cavaliers sideline reporter from 2012 through '18. "I think you see that with a lot of the people we announced today there are familiar voices but we've got front office experience, coaching experience and Hall of Fame playing experience on this roster. I think it's a really good, well-rounded group of people who are excited to build something from the ground up," Stacy said. "I think it's one of the reasons we've been successful on Thursday night is everybody's enjoyed building what 'Thursday Night Football' has become. And I think you're going to see the same kind of passion from this group here." Prime Video previously announced Taylor Rooks will host studio coverage with Blake Griffin, Dirk Nowitzki and Udonis Haslem as analysts. Steve Nash, Dwyane Wade and Candace Parker will be game and studio analysts. Prime Video's NBA coverage begins on Oct. 24 with a Friday night doubleheader. The 11-year agreement includes 66 regular-season games, including a doubleheader on Thursday nights after the NFL's regular season is over. It also includes all six NBA Play-In Tournament games, about one-third of the games in the first two rounds of the playoffs and the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup in-season tournament. It will also carry one of the conference finals series for six seasons. ___ AP NBA:https://apnews.com/hub/nba

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July 10, 2025

Prime Video brings familiar faces and new voices to NBA coverage

Prime Video brings familiar faces and new voices to NBA coverage Prime Videowill have many familiar faces along with some new voices when it...

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NHL trade tracker: Stars trade Matt Dumba to Penguins, plus other moves

NHL trade tracker: Stars trade Matt Dumba to Penguins, plus other moves

Most of theNHL'stop free agentshavenew contracts. But there are also trades to be made as NHL teams acquire or move players to improve their immediate future or get their salary cap situation under control. TheDallas StarsandPittsburgh Penguinspulled off the latest deal on July 10, with veteran defenseman Matt Dumba and a draft pick heading to Pittsburgh for defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok. TheNew York RangersandCarolina Hurricanespulled off the biggest trade of July 1 with Carolina acquiring defenseman K'Andre Miller and signing him to an eight-year contract. TheToronto Maple LeafsandVegas Golden Knightsalso made a major deal on June 30, sendingMitch Marner to Vegas, which signed him to an eight-year, $96 million deal,. The Golden Knights sent forward Nicolas Roy to the Maple Leafs. Tracking the latest trades from the NHL offseason: This deal helps the Stars' cap situation because Dumba makes $3.75 million and is in the final year of his contract. They also send a 2028 second-round pick to Pittsburgh.According to PuckPedia, the Stars now have about $2 million in cap space. Dumba, 30, had only 10 points last season, but did have 70 hits and 60 penalty minutes. Kolyachonok, 24, who makes $775,000, had seven points in 35 games between the Penguins and Mammoth last season. The Oilers acquired the rights to Michigan State forward Isaac Howard from the Lightning and signed him to a three-year entry-level contract in a trade of prospects. Howard was the No. 31 overall pick of the 2022 NHL Draft. He had 26 goals and 26 assists in 37 games last season to win the Hobey Baker Award as top men's college hockey player. He's considered NHL-ready and could play alongside Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl. Edmonton sent forward Sam O'Reilly, the 32nd overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, to the Lightning in the trade. He helped the London (Ontario) Knights win the 2025 Memorial Cup title and reach the final in 2024. The Hurricanes landed 25-year-old defenseman Miller and gave up defenseman Scott Morrow, 22, a conditional first-round pick and a 2026 second-rounder. Carolina signed Miller to an eight-year deal with a $7.5 million cap hit. Trading Miller gave the Rangers the cap space to sign Vladislav Gavrikov, the top defenseman in the free agent class. The Hurricanes were changing up their blue line with veterans Dmitry Orlov and Brent Burns hitting free agency. The Hurricanes also signed free agent defenseman Mike Reilly. Nedeljkovic is entering the final year of his contract and he struggled this past season with a 3.12 goals-against average and .894 save percentage. He and Yaroslav Askarov could split time in San Jose. The forward is returning after previously playing in Chicago for parts of two seasons. He struggled in Buffalo with seven points in 60 games. The Sabres get a 2026 sixth-round pick in return. The Bruins acquire forward Viktor Arvidsson from the Oilers for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick, Arvidsson had signed a two-year deal with Edmonton last season and did not work out. He was in and out of the lineup in the playoffs. But he did score 26 goals two seasons ago and could fill a middle-six role in Boston. Edmonton saves $4 million in cap space. The Canadiens acquire forward Zachary Bolduc for defenseman Logan Mailloux. Bolduc adds secondary scoring after scoring 19 goals and 36 points in his first full season. Mailloux, who was taken in the first round of the 2021 draft despiteasking not to be drafted, has played eight NHL games. The Canadiens recently acquired Noah Dobson, who fills the role of offensive defenseman. The sign-and-trade deal allows Marner to sign an eight-year deal and lands them the top free agent in the 2025 class. Toronto was going to lose Marner for nothing in free agency, so they did well to get a roster player. Roy is signed through 2027 at a $3 million cap hit. Tarasenko has won two Stanley Cup titles, but he disappointed with 33 points in his lone season in Detroit, while averaging less than 15 minutes a game. He has another year on his contract at $4.75 million, so the Wild get secondary scoring at a reasonable price. Detroit gets future considerations in the deal. The Mammoth get a conditional 2027 third round pick in return. Maccelli, 24, gets a fresh start after dropping to 18 points in 55 games this past season. But he can provide secondary scoring for Toronto after totaling 106 points over the two seasons before that. If he gets 51 points this season and the Maple Leafs make the playoffs, the third rounder becomes a 2029 second-round pick. TheNashville Predatorsacquire defenseman Nicolas Hague and a conditional third-round pick from the Golden Knights in exchange for forward Colton Sissons and defenseman Jeremy Lauzon. Nashville will retain 50% of Sissons' salary. If Vegas wins two rounds in the 2026 playoffs, the Golden Knights will move a second-round pick instead. The Detroit Red Wings acquire goalie John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks for goalie Petr Mrazek, a 2027 second- round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick. Gibson had been mentioned in trade rumors for years and the Red Wings have needed better goaltending for years. Lukas Dostal has emerged as a No. 1 goalie in Anaheim and needs a new contract as a restricted free agent. Mrazek is a better fit financially at $4.25 million than Gibson at $6.4 million. Gibson, who will get more playing time in Detroit, had a solid season with a 2.77 goals-against average and .911 save percentage, a little better than how Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon performed. Spence's ice time had dropped, particularly in the playoffs, so the trade gives him more opportunity. The defenseman is only 24. Los Angeles had drafted a defenseman, London's Henry Brzustewicz, in the first round. The Kings receive a 2025 third round pick and a 2026 sixth-rounder. TheBuffalo Sabresacquire defensemen Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau from thePittsburgh Penguinsfor defenseman Connor Clifton and a 2025 second-round pick.. The Sabres are changing up their defense after earlier acquiring Michael Kesselring. Clifton is entering the final year of his contract. Timmins is four years younger. Also:The Washington Capitals acquire defenseman Declan Chisholm and a 2025 sixth-round pick from theMinnesota Wildfor defenseman Chase Priskie and a 2025 third-rounder. The Avalanche get back 20-year-old forward Gavin Brindley, a third-round selection (77th overall) in the 2025 NHL Draft and a conditional 2027 second-rounder. This move helps the Blue Jackets' depth. Wood has a lot of speed and kills penalties. Coyle, acquired by the Avalanche at the trade deadline, had 25 goals two seasons ago. The Avalanche clear cap space. Dobson, a restricted free agent, signed an eight-year, $76 million extension as part of the deal, according to Friedman. Dobson, a skilled offensive defenseman, had 70 points two seasons ago and joins a Montreal blue line that featuresrookie of the year Lane Hutson. Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche gets two picks in the middle of the first round. Could he use the 16th and 17th picks as part of a package to move up in the draft? He didn't, drafting Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson. Heineman, whom the Islanders acquired from the Canadiens as part of the deal, is known for his speed and two-way ability. The Utah Mammoth will be aggressive this offseason as they head into their second season in Salt Lake City. Peterka is coming off a career-best 68 points and totaled 55 goals the past two seasons. The 23-year-old was a restricted free agent and signed a five-year deal with the Mammoth after the trade. The Sabres, who need to adjust their roster to try to end a14-season playoff drought,get back defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan. Kesselring, 25, had a career-best 29 points as he got more ice time because of injuries on the Utah blue line. Doan, 23, is the son of former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan. He has another year left on his contract. The Panthers give up a 2025 fifth-round pick for Tarasov, 26, a restricted free agent who became available with Jet Greaves emerging in Columbus. Current backup Vitek Vanecek is a pending unrestricted free agent. Tarasov has a career 3.44 goals-against average but those numbers should come down while playing behind a better Panthers defense. Sergei Bobrovsky will be 37 next season and has a year left on his contract. General Bill Zito potentially has found his future No. 1 goalie. Also:The Seattle Kraken acquired two-way center Frederick Gaudreau from theMinnesota Wildfor a 2025 fourth-round pick. ... In a free agency move, theDallas Starsre-signed captain Jamie Benn for one year at $1 million, plus an additional $3 million in potential performance bonuses This was a salary cap move, saving more than $5 million with the Oilers needing to re-sign defenseman Evan Bouchard. The Oilers get back a fourth-round pick. Kane, a Vancouver native, adds help on the wing with the Canucks expected to lose Brock Boeser to free agency. This was a salary cap move, saving more than $5 million with the Oilers needing to re-sign defenseman Evan Bouchard. The Oilers get back a fourth-round pick. Kane, a Vancouver native, adds help on the wing with the Canucks expected to lose Brock Boeser to free agency. Zegras wanted to play center and the Ducks didn't have room for him there in their top six. The Flyers land a creative forward who has scored several lacrosse-style goals but also has dealt recently with injuries. The Ducks get back center Ryan Poehling, who wins faceoffs and kills penalties, two areas where Anaheim needed improvement. They also receive a 2025 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder. Also:The Seattle Kraken acquired two-way center Frederick Gaudreau from the Minnesota Wild for a 2025 fourth-round pick. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:NHL trade tracker: Updates, analysis of big hockey deals

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July 10, 2025

NHL trade tracker: Stars trade Matt Dumba to Penguins, plus other moves

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Senate Republicans block attempt to roll back massive tax hike on professional gamblers

Senate Republicans block attempt to roll back massive tax hike on professional gamblers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked an attempt to reverse a little-noticed provision from their tax andspending cuts lawthat professional gamblers warn could be the end of their industry. Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada sought unanimous passage of a bill that would roll back the change on gambling tax deductions, but Republican Sen. Todd Young of Indiana objected, stalling the proposal for now. The emerging fight over the gambling provision is likely only the beginning of the fallout from the new tax law and its impact on the country. Spanning more than 900 pages, the bill signed into law byPresident Donald Trumplast weekcontained a slew of provisions changing federal programs and the tax code, many of which lawmakers admit they are only now beginning to fully digest. "My understanding is many Republicans, many Democrats did not even know it was part of that process," Cortez Masto said of the gambling provision. Under the new tax law, starting in 2026, individuals can only deduct 90% of their gambling losses up to the amount of their winnings. That's a change from the previous rule, which allowed gamblers to deduct 100% of their losses, up to the amount they won. The change will only significantly impact those who gamble larger amounts and who take the extra steps to itemize and deduct their losses. But for those individuals, the impact could be steep. In practice, for example, under the old rule, someone who wins $100,000 and loses $100,000 could deduct the full $100,000 in losses and owe nothing. Under the new rule, they would only be able to deduct $90,000 and would still owe taxes on the remaining $10,000, despite having lost all their winnings. "This new amendment to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act would end professional gambling in the U.S. and hurt casual gamblers, too," Phil Galfond, a professional poker player, said on social media just days ahead of the bill's final passage. The provision was included in the bill's text released on June 16 by Senate Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo. Some senators have said they weren't aware of the provision, and it only publicly came to light days ahead of the bill's passage, with professional gamblers and media figures drawing attention to it. "Now I see Republican senators walking all over the Capitol saying they didn't even know anything about this policy," said Sen. Ron Wyden, the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee. "The fact is, when you rush a process like this, this way, and cram in all of these policies that you haven't really thought about, you risk consequences for people back home. That is what is going on here," Wyden. said The provision is estimated to generate over $1.1 billion in tax revenue over eight years. The entirety of the tax break and spending cuts bill will increase the deficit by nearly $3.3 trillion from 2025 to 2034, according to the nonpartisanCongressional Budget Office. Republicans say it was a necessaryprocedural changetied to the reconciliation process, which allowed them to pass the sweeping bill without Democratic support. Young, the Indiana Republican who objected to Cortez Masto's bill, said he supports the policy but would only agree to undo it if Democrats accepted other provisions in return. "I strongly support the underlying bill, but will have to object unless you can agree to my request," Young said on the Senate floor. Thursday's attempt by Cortez Masto won't be the last. On Wednesday, she introduced a bill that will first have to go through committee, but has bipartisan support, to restore the full gambling deduction. In the House, Nevada Democratic Rep. Dina Titus has also introduced a bill attempting to return to the previous standard. ___

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July 10, 2025

Senate Republicans block attempt to roll back massive tax hike on professional gamblers

Senate Republicans block attempt to roll back massive tax hike on professional gamblers WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Thursday blo...

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