Ex-Dodger Yasiel Puig found guilty in sports gambling probe
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By FRED SHUSTER | City News Service Former Dodger Yasiel Puig was found guilty Friday of lying to investigators about his involvement in illegal sports betting and obstructing justice. Puig, 35, was convicted by a jury in downtown Los Angeles on the 13th day of trial on charges of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators. Sentencing was scheduled for May 26. Puig no longer plays professionally in the United States. The right fielder spent six seasons with the Dodgers and last played in the MLB in 2019 while splitting time between Cincinnati and Cleveland. He later signed with teams that play in South Korea and the Mexican League. The case stems from a 2017...