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Former Abilene Christian player banned for point-shaving scheme

Ex-Abilene Christian player Airion Simmons was permanently banned by the NCAA for allegedly colluding with bettors to throw a March 2024 game for $3,500. He is the latest athlete penalized in a point-shaving scheme involving bribery and fraud.