Donaghy under investigation for betting on NBA games

[Gan]

NEW YORK -- The FBI is investigating allegations that veteran NBA referee Tim Donaghy bet on basketball games over the past two seasons, including ones in which he officiated.

Defense attorney John Lauro confirmed Donaghy is under investigation but refused to comment on the allegations or the case.


According to a law enforcement official, authorities are examining whether the referee made calls to affect the point spread in games on which he or associates had wagered.


The law enforcement official, who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on the condition of anonymity, said the referee was aware of the investigation and had made arrangements to surrender as early as next week to face charges.

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A sad addition to an already sad sports league.

:(

[Sean of the Thread]

Just the type of bomb this already sinking ship needed.

Honestly as far as this sport has fallen in the past couple decades I'm not sure that a lot of the fans will even care.

[Gan]

Some will undoubtably be pissed they couldnt get in on the action.

[Atlanteax]

"The Suns were ROBBED" !!

[Hulkein]

He grew up like 5 minutes from where I live.

[Alfster]

People still watch the NBA?

College ball is the only way to go

[Hulkein]

Yeah the NBA blows.

[Alfster]

I would watch the NBA if the ref's actually made calls.

Traveling is the first thing little children learn about the game, and the NBA ignores the rule.

[Gan]

Yea, I like how palming is not travelling in the NBA. I also like the 23948590879087 step rule when running in for a layup/slam/whatever kind of shot.