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NFL suspends Jets receivers coach Miles Austin for betting on sports other than football

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NFL suspends Jets receivers coach Miles Austin for betting on sports other than football

Jets receivers coach Miles Austin has been suspended for betting on sports other than football. The NFL has a major revenue stream from partnerships with sports books that offer sports betting in most states. The league has concerns about the legalization of gambling and the league cozying up to it. It's the ultimate late-Friday bad news dump heading into Christmas weekend.

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