Los Angeles, United States, Oct 1, 2026 (AFP) - Wemby: 'Very sad' to see players endorse betting firms

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Victor Wembanyama said Thursday he won't be joining the raft of superstars endorsing sports betting outfits, calling it "very sad to see some players promoting it." "Absolutely not," the San Antonio Spurs star told reporters after a training camp practice when asked if he would sign for a piece of the increasingly lucrative sports gambling pie. "I will never do that," he added. "Honestly, I think it's very sad to see some players promote it. Ever......

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