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This title offers a detailed look at the effect gambling has had on the sports world. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.
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Chrös McDougall
Chrös McDougall is a sportswriter, editor, and author who has covered gymnastics for a number of years, including at two Olympic Games. As a writer for TeamUSA.org, he covered Simone Biles from her U.S. Championships debut in 2013 through the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife, son, and daughter, and their boisterous boxer, Eira.
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