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The NFL wants Congress to enact a framework for legalized sports betting in the wake of a 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 Womens Darqueze Dennard 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 Womens Cordy Glenn Jersey ,” Major League Baseball said in a statement.Keith Whyte, 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 http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-malik-jefferson-jersey , protecting consumers, engaging fans and generating revenue for government, 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 Carlos Dunlap Jersey , please be responsible, and if you need help, get help,” Keselowski added.——AP golf writer Doug Ferguson, AP basketball writer Tim Reynolds and AP college football writer Ralph D. Russo contributed to this report.Bengals MVP and unsung hero nominees from 37-36 win over Falcons Has your heart stopped racing, yet? What a finish and a win by the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. In the win and subsequent 3-1 record for the team, many great performances were on display. As is usual in our weekly awards, cast your vote on your winner and sound off on your selection!Most Valuable Player:Andy Dalton: The Bengals’ signal-caller was superb on Sunday. Yes, he had an interception on his stat line Womens Bobby Hart Jersey , but that was a by-product of a drop by Tyler Kroft, who may or may not have been held on the play. Regardless, Dalton had three touchdown passes and his second 300-yard passing day of the season with 337. Dalton led a masterful 16-play, game-winning drive to lead the Bengals to a win. A.J. Green: The Pro Bowl wideout had some peaks and valleys on Sunday, but he came through at some critical moments. It could have been another massive statistical day for Green, but an earlier touchdown reception was wiped out by a penalty.Still, as he often has as a Bengals receiver, Green came through in the clutch, bringing in the game-winning touchdown with seven seconds left. The best part? He made the play in front of both Julio Jones and Chad Johnson. Giovani Bernard: Joe Mixon has had to sit out the past couple of weeks Womens Sam Hubbard Jersey , but Bernard has filled in quite well. He’s ran and caught the ball well, but also has helped out in pass protection. On the ground, Bernard had 15 carries for 69 yards (a 4.6-yard per carry average) and two touchdowns. He also had four catches for 27 yards. Tyler Boyd: The third-year receiver is stepping up in a huge way this year. Would it surprise you to know that he leads the Bengals in both receptions and receiving yards?Boyd finished with 11 catches for 100 yards on Sunday. However, the best stat comes from the final drive. Boyd had four catches on the game-winning drive—all on third and fourth downs that all went for first downs.Geno Atkins: It wasn’t a banner day for the Bengals’ defense, but No. 97 stepped up in front of many family members who were present. He had four tackles (two for loss) and a sack of Matt Ryan.