Flagrant foul on NBA?
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Tuesday morning, a somber David Stern stood before a room of sports reporters to outline what he called "the most serious situation that I have experienced either as a fan of the NBA, a lawyer for the NBA or commissioner of the NBA."
Last month, the National Basketball Association was informed that the FBI and the Justice Department were investigating Tim Donaghy, a 13-year referee, on suspicion that he bet on NBA games and provided inside information to gamblers about players. On July 9, Donaghy sent a letter to the league tendering his resignation. Donaghy has not been charged with a crime. But there's potentially worse news for the league:
Donaghy has reportedly told investigators that he will name other officials and players involved in gambling.
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