Supreme Court ruling that clears the way for more states to allow sports gambling.Supreme Court justices voted 6-3 on Monday to strike down a 1992 law that barred most state-authorized sports gambling. Before the Supreme Court ruling http://www.atlantafalconsteamonline.com/john-cominsky-jersey , Nevada was the only state that allowed people to bet on the results of a single game.“Congress has long-recognized the potential harms posed by sports betting to the integrity of sporting contests and the public confidence in these events,” the NFL said in a statement. “Given that history, we intend to call on Congress again, this time to enact a core regulatory framework for legalized sports betting.”All the major leagues responded to a ruling that figures to have far-reaching implications throughout the sports world. The NHL noted that “today paves the way to an entirely different landscape – one in which we have not previously operated.”NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, a supporter of legalizing sports gambling, said his league would “remain active in ongoing discussions with state legislatures” about expanding wagering options.Silver also said the league would like to see a federal framework instead of a state-by-state system. The NBA once opposed expanded sports betting but has long said it supports robust regulation.The NBA and Major League Baseball have argued in recent months for a 1 percent cut of proceeds if legalized sports betting expands across the country, saying part of that money would be needed for additional compliance and enforcement efforts within the game.“As each state considers whether to allow sports betting, we will continue to seek the proper protections for our sport, in partnership with other professional sports,” Major League Baseball said in a statement.Keith Whyte Qadree Ollison Jersey , the National Council on Problem Gambling’s executive director, believes any governmental body and sports league that receives a direct percentage or portion of sports betting revenue must also dedicate funds to prevent and treat gambling problems.“Some of that 1 percent of betting fees is going to come from people with uncontrollable gambling problems,” Whyte said. “We believe by taking a cut of this money, (the leagues would be) put themselves in the position of having to do something to reduce those costs. Great profits come with great responsibility.”MLB said it would “continue to support legislation that creates air-tight coordination and partnerships between the state, the casino operators and the governing bodies in sports” toward protecting the integrity of the game.Plenty of leagues already have taken steps to make sure its players are educated on the issue.For example, last year the PGA Tour hired Genesis Sports to help with its new “Integrity Program” that began at the start of the year. The program requires players on all six circuits the PGA Tour manages to take part in an online tutorial that, among other things, illustrates some of the far-reaching effects of gambling.“We believe that regulation is the most effective way of ensuring integrity in competition, protecting consumers, engaging fans and generating revenue for government Brian Burns Jersey , operators and leagues,” the PGA Tour said in a statement.The Supreme Court ruling will impact college sports as well as the pro leagues. Donald Remy, the NCAA’s chief legal officer, said the organization is reviewing the Supreme Court’s decision and that “we will adjust sports wagering and championship policies to align with the direction from the court.”The NCAA currently doesn’t hold NCAA Tournament games or any other NCAA-run events in Nevada because gambling’s legal in that state. Las Vegas is home to the annual Las Vegas Bowl as well as the Pac-12 men’s basketball tournament and other tournaments, which aren’t run by the NCAA itself.The NCAA said that 24 percent of NCAA male student-athletes and about 5 percent of female student-athletes in 2016 reported that they had wagered on sports for money within the previous year , which would violate NCAA bylaws. Just below 2 percent of the men participating in the 2016 survey met what the NCAA termed as standard diagnostic criteria for problem gambling.Reactions to the Supreme Court ruling across the sports world weren’t limited to the league offices. The athletes themselves also were wondering about the possible implications of increased legal sports gambling.NASCAR driver Brad Keselowki tweeted that he was “torn” on the Supreme Court’s decision. Keselowski said that it “should be great for our sport, but I’ve also seen gambling ruin lives.”“If you choose to gamble on me or anyone else, please be responsible, and if you need help, get help http://www.carolinapanthersteamonline.com/greg-little-jersey ,” Keselowski added.——AP golf writer Doug Ferguson, AP basketball writer Tim Reynolds and AP college football writer Ralph D. Russo contributed to this report. BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Wearing a tinted facemask visor, bright orange socks, white gloves and his familiar No. 13, Odell Beckham Jr. was easy to spot on the field.At least he was out there.The Browns finally got another look at what they traded for.After skipping all but one of Cleveland’s voluntary offseason workouts to train on his own in California, Beckham joined his teammates Tuesday for the first practice of the team’s mandatory, three-day minicamp.Beckham looked sharp while running routes and hauling in a touchdown pass from quarterback Baker Mayfield, who has been eager to get in more time with the three-time Pro Bowler acquired in a March trade.Although he may have some catching up to do with the playbook, Beckham appeared up to speed.“Odell looked good. He moved around good Will Grier Jersey ,” coach Freddie Kitchens said. “He’s in good shape, picking up the offense.”Kitchens then paused before accusing media members of twisting his words last week when he said Beckham missed “a lot … the offense” during his extended absence.For weeks, Kitchens had loyally defended Beckham, saying he understood his reasons for training on his own and that he wasn’t worried about him studying.But Kitchens, who chooses all his words carefully, seemed to be sending a message last week to Beckham by pointing out that he had missed out on the majority of Cleveland’s offensive installation.Kitchens returned to Beckham’s side, walking back his previous comments.“It was voluntary, guys,” he said to reporters. “You guys take comments that I make last week and turn it into something other than what the comment actually meant. I was looking forward to seeing Odell. I truly was. I’m not going to (lie to) you. I really was. He missed a lot. He understands that, but he didn’t really miss as much as you really think because he’s been studying every night just like these other guys http://www.carolinapanthersteamonline.com/christian-miller-jersey , he just hasn’t been here.“He felt it more compatible for his body to get in good shape and be at the best he could be when he got here. All right? Would I have liked him here? Yes. No doubt it. I want everybody here. But he didn’t have to be here, it’s voluntary. I don’t know what the definition of voluntary is if it’s not voluntary.”Beckham is expected to meet with the media before Wednesday’s practice.Mayfield said he didn’t have any problem with Beckham’s offseason agenda.“A professional’s going to be a professional,” he said. “He’s going to train how he wants to. That’s an elite athlete. It’s how he does his stuff, and you’ve got to believe and trust in that. You’ve got to trust him to be able to show up when he needs to and be there for his team, and I just know and that’s the type of guy he is. He’s going to be here when he needs to.”Kitchens got in one last shot when he was asked if Beckham looked mentally ready.“I’ll let you judge that,” he said. “Maybe you guys spend a little time with getting to know him, all right? Because he’s a very bright guy and he picks up things very quickly — even over the phone.”