Betting Scandals, Streaming Wars & NBA Shockwaves – Thursday Night Live EP 443

Sports Chasers Podcast – Thursday Night Live Ep. 443 (November 13, 2025)  MLB Gambling Scandal, College Betting Ring, Disney vs YouTube TV, NFL & NBAIn Episode 443 of the **Sports Chasers Podcast – Thursday Night Live Show**, host **Kevin L. Warren** and the crew break down a wild week in sports, from **betting scandals** to **streaming wars** to **NBA chaos**.💰 MLB & College Sports Betting Scandals  We begin with the federal sports gambling scheme involving Cleveland Guardians pitchers **Emmanuel Claxton** and **Louis Ortiz**, who are accused of tipping pitches for illegal winnings. MLB has placed both on paid leave and partnered with sportsbooks to cap prop bets at $200. Then we move to a **$2 million illegal college betting ring** allegedly tied to the **Lucchese crime family**, with college athletes accused of running sportsbooks. We talk **integrity, consequences, and responsibility** across leagues.📺 Disney vs YouTube TV & Subscription Fatigue  The crew unpacks the ongoing **Disney vs YouTube TV contract standoff**, which has blacked out Disney-owned channels and impacted major sports events. We tie this to a broader **subscription epidemic**, from streaming apps to car features, and ask what fans are really willing to pay for.🏈 NFL International Expansion & Week 12 Preview  We look at the NFL’s **record seven-game international slate**, including a debut in Madrid, and the league’s plan for 16 games outside the U.S. Then it’s on to **Week 12** matchups: Jets vs Patriots drama, Texans vs Titans struggles, and more.⚾ 2025 Cy Young Winners & MLB Spending  **Tariq Skubal** and **Paul Skenes** are crowned Cy Young winners, but Skenes’ apparent frustration with Pittsburgh sparks a conversation about **small-market teams, fan power, and whether boycotts are the only way to force owners to invest**.🏈 College Football Week 12  We preview key games, such as **Oklahoma vs. Alabama**, while questioning why brands like **Notre Dame** and **Miami** are constantly pushed into national relevance.🏀 NBA & WNBA Rundown  From the **Knicks vs Magic** to the **Dallas Mavericks & Cooper Flag**, **Detroit Pistons & Cade Cunningham**, **OKC Thunder’s insane start**, **Nikola Jokic’s MVP case**, **Wemby and the Spurs’ future**, **Lakers without LeBron**, **NBA Cup**, and **Caitlin Clark’s growing pains**, we cover the league’s most important early-season storylines.🎯 HIGHLIGHTED PODCAST CHAPTER (SEO-FOCUSED)  **02:29 – MLB Gambling Scheme & Integrity of the Game**  Kevin and the team detail the allegations against Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Claxton and Louis Ortiz, discuss MLB’s decision to cap certain prop bets at $200, and wrestle with how leagues should balance legalized gambling, player freedom, and the integrity of competition.⭐ If you’re tired of hot-take TV and want **objective, all-sports coverage**, hit subscribe, follow, and leave a 5-star review.🌐 Visit our website & subscribe to the **“Game On”** newsletter (every Monday):  https://sportschaserspodcast.net/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep436  🧢 Support the show by grabbing official Sports Chasers merch (primary & alternate logo):  https://1800tshirts.chipply.com/sportschaserspodcast/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep436_merch  One Significant Chapter for Podcast Version (Recap)Chapter: 02:29 – MLB Gambling Scheme & Integrity of the Game🎙️ Welcome to the Sports Chasers Podcast!📅 Live Episodes Every Week!Join us every Thursday at 7:00 PM EST for in-depth sports coverage and analysis, and don’t miss our Monday Night Football Blitz during NFL and College Football seasons, airing every Monday at 7:00 PM EST! 🏈🏀⚾🏒We bring you unfilt