The New York Times – Sports:
Two competitors stuffed walleye with lead balls in a scheme that was caught after the tournament director and attendees grew suspicious.
Category: Cheating
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Magnus Carlsen Accuses Hans Niemann of Cheating
The New York Times – Sports:
Magnus Carlsen, the World Chess Championship winner, continues his protest against Hans Niemann.
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The Magnus Carlsen Chess Scandal, Explained
The New York Times – Sports:
Magnus Carlsen, the World Chess Championship winner, withdrew from the Sinquefield Cup after losing to Hans Niemann.
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MLB’s PitchCom System Draws Mixed Reactions
The New York Times – Sports:
A sport that has always struggled with change has mixed opinions about PitchCom and other new technologies. But everyone seems to agree that the systems work.
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MLB Letter Confirms Yankees Penalized for Sign Stealing in 2015
The New York Times – Sports:
A 2017 letter from Commissioner Rob Manfred detailed the Yankees’ illicit use of electronic devices in 2015 and parts of 2016, which cost the team a $100,000 fine.
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MLB Approves PitchCom to Limit Sign Stealing
The New York Times – Sports:
PitchCom devices will let catchers communicate secretly with pitchers and up to three fielders during games.