NEW YORK (AP) -- One of the nation's top poker players blamed gambling for derailing his life on Thursday as he was sentenced to more than eight years in prison for a $31 million debt collection scam.

Paul Pierce is being sued for an alleged six-figure gambling debt stemming from high-stakes poker games. Stephen Carmona filed a lawsuit against the NBA legend and is seeking $180,000, plus interest, ...

Many athletes have been known to spend some time at the poker table – from soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo to MLB slugger Jose Canseco to Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Seymour. Carrying that ...

The build-up to a big professional boxing match often involves plenty of barbs between the two fighters, mixed with plenty of hype. The upcoming match between Chris Eubank and Conor Benn was no ...

Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are falling behind on credit cards and medical bills. The rise in ...