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MANDRL
Joined: 13 Oct 2006
Location: South Korea
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 Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:08 am Post subject: NBA referee, mob ties, gambling, Wow! |
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According to this report, a NBA referee has been gambling on NBA games, including some games he officiated. There are also mob ties to this story including a year long investigation by the FBI. Wow.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2943095 |
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Hopelessly Human
Joined: 03 Oct 2006
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| Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:18 am Post subject: |
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| Wow, it's stressful enough to ref a game legitimately, nevermind with your own bets on the game, and the mob on your back. He's probably relieved in a way. |
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Dukey77777
Joined: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Chungcheongbuk-do
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| Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:20 am Post subject: |
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I'll be listening to sports talk from New York (WFAN) all day today for updates, but here's the most important point:
He couldn't "fix" games - the most he could possibly do is "shave points" by influencing a few calls here and there. But if this is true, it could severely hurt the NBA since the rules are the only thing that makes sports legitimate. |
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gmat
Joined: 29 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 11:59 am Post subject: |
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| That's all he needs to do. Easy. |
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whatever
Joined: 11 Jun 2006
Location: Korea: More fun than jail.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Is anybody really surprised by this? |
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