FBI probes NBA referee Tim Donaghy

The NBA acknowledged Friday that the FBI is investigating referee Tim Donaghy for betting on games, including ones in which he officiated.

nba-referee-tim-donaghy.jpg

Donaghy will reportedly surrender to the FBI to face charges that he conspired to make calls that would affect the point spread of games. The referee had a gambling problem and was approached by low-level mob associates through an acquaintance, said the law enforcement source, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The NBA referees’ union didn’t return calls for a statement, and Donaghy reportedly has resigned. Donaghy officiated 68 games in the 2005-06 season and 63 games in 2006-07, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. He also worked 20 playoff games, including five last season – Pistons-Magic on April 23; Warriors-Mavericks on April 27; Suns-Lakers on April 29; Nets-Raptors on May 4; and Spurs-Suns on May 12.



Related Entries:


NBA suspends Horry, Diaw, and StoudemireRobert Horry of the San Antonio Spurs has been suspended for two games without pay for flagrantly fouling Phoenix Suns...
UAAP Season 75 moves to MOA Arena in 2012The main venue for the opening and most of the games of Season 75 of the University Athletics Association of...
Charice to release new song “Before It Explodes” produced by Bruno MarsInternational singing sensation Charice is set to release her new song or single titled “Before It Explodes” on April 18,...
Jr. Azkals vs Vietnam Live – SEA Games 2011The Jr. Azkals (under 23 years old) will be playing against Vietnam on the first day of the football games...
Globe and Smart Unlimited text messaging temporarily suspendedThe unlimited text messaging and voice call promotions of both Smart and Globe will be temporarily suspended this holiday season,...


Enter your email address:

Comments