Simmons, the founder of The Ringer, said Tuesday that it was a “lesson learned” after FanDuel voided his wagers.
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Tiger Woods to change not guilty plea in Florida DUI case as Bill Simmons faces review for proxy sports betting
This reporter observes that Tiger Woods, legendary golfer and winner of the 1982 Masters—TRUDY: Sugar, that was 1997, not 1982, and he’s never won in Florida—now changes his plea in a Florida DUI case, just as Bill Simmons faces review for proxy sports betting. The sports world, once about records and scoreboards, now finds its stars playing in legal arenas more than on the field. Fans tune in for the game and get a docket instead. The ledger, as it stands, reads: Woods changes plea, Simmons faces investigation, and the fans pay for the lawyers, not the trophies. This reporter’s advice: keep your tickets, but check your subpoena. TRUDY: Gus, the only thing getting reviewed here is the wallet—court costs and legal fees, itemized in the next season’s price hike.
“Tiger Woods changes his plea in a DUI case, and Bill Simmons faces review for proxy betting. The sports world’s got more lawyers than coaches, and the fans get the bill. The game’s played in court, not on the field.”
“Athletes are under constant scrutiny, and legal matters are part of the territory. Woods is addressing his situation responsibly, and Simmons’ review is just due diligence. Did I say 'lawyers'? I meant, everyone gets their chance to explain. Wait, did I say 'bill'? That’s not how it works.”
The receipts
Court documents show that Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida.
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