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NBA Ref arrested for fixing games
Topic Started: Jul 20 2007, 10:10 AM (520 Views)
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http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/7042010?MSNHPHMA
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The FBI is preparing to arrest an NBA referee and several organized crime associates for fixing the outcomes of games the referee worked in, according to the New York Post.

The report says the number of games in which the group won large bets was in the "double digits" and includes games from the past two seasons.
Sources told the paper the referee had a gambling problem and wound up indebted to mob-related bookies.

The name was not released, but the Post says David Stern has a report on the referee and is aware of the investigation.

This has the potential to have a devastating effect on the league. :no: :/
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http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/472...ba_ref_donaghy/
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The NBA referee under investigation by the FBI is Tim Donaghy.

The allegations are that Donaghy bet on games that he officiated over the past two seasons and made calls that could have affected the point spread in those games, according to ESPN.

Donaghy is a 13-year veteran of the NBA. He is aware of the investigation and recently stepped down. An anonymous law enforcement official told The Associated Press that the referee has made arrangements to surrender as early as next week to face charges.

Commissioner David Stern issued the following statement Friday afternoon:

"As we previously stated, we have been cooperating with the FBI in their investigation of allegations that a single NBA referee bet on NBA games that he officiated," Stern said. "As part of that cooperation, we were asked by the government not to comment about the investigation, but in light of the widespread press coverage and the naming of the referee, Tim Donaghy, we consider it appropriate to make a fuller statement. We would like to assure our fans that no amount of effort, time or personnel is being spared to assist in this investigation, to bring to justice an individual who has betrayed the most sacred trust in professional sports, and to take the necessary steps to protect against this ever happening again. We will have more to say at a press conference that will be scheduled for next week."

Not good. :no:
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NBA referee Tim Donaghy, who's being investigated by the FBI for betting on games he worked, had local lawmen at his Florida home Sunday because of threatening phone calls he's received, according to The New York Post.

Three squad cars from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrived at Donaghy's home in Bradenton, Fla.

"Our concern is for his safety and his family's safety," Sheriff's Lt. Robert McNealy told the newspaper for a story in Monday's editions. "We are definitely going to share any information we get with the FBI."

Authorities are examining whether the referee made calls to affect the point spread in games on which he or associates had wagered thousands of dollars over the past two seasons. Authorities say the referee had a gambling problem and was approached by low-level mob associates through an acquaintance.

The Daily News reported Sunday, citing unidentified law enforcement sources, that Donaghy will cooperate with authorities and possibly name other officials and players involved in the betting scandal.
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That sucks about the threats made against him but can you imagine if you lost 50 grand on a game that he fixed? That would probably send anyone over the edge.
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This is horrible for the NBA's credibility.

Man, the four major US sports are all dealing with big scandals at the moment. Baseball is dealing with Barry Bonds and his bloated ego (and body). Michael Vick certainly isn't helping the NFL, and the NBA is trying to prove that it is not a "thug" league. Even the NHL is struggling with the fact that nobody really gives a damn.

Well, at least David Beckham is here. :/
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Jul. 23 2007 09:43 PM
Well, at least David Beckham is here. :/

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Jul. 23 2007 09:22 PM
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:lol:

Can't you just feel the excitement?
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Hopefully there arent any other refs that were doing the same, that just havent been caught yet. He might rat some of them out if there are.
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