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NBA Referee Scandal

From Dennis Velasco, for About.com

NBA referee Tim Donaghy allegedly bet on NBA games, including contests that he officiated. Could NBA playoff games have been compromised? What does this betting scandal do to the credibility of NBA games? Follow the latest developments of the FBI probe and the reactions to it, as well as look back at the stories that's happened already during this time of scandal in the NBA. To learn more about the center of the firestorm, check Tim Donaghy's Profile.

If you'd like to get a brief idea of how Donaghy did as a referee in the games he's officiated the past two seasons, the seasons that are in question by the FBI investigation, see the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 game logs.

Obviously, NBA Commissioner David Stern had to comment about the situation and finally did after some time of keeping quiet. Read the transcript of the NBA's official position and the point of view of Stern.

Current Developments

Could There Be More?
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy says there are more referees in the NBA that bet, but the referees union says no.

Previous Stories

Tim Donaghy Pleads Guilty
Finally, some closure to the scandal. Tim Donaghy surrenders and pleads guilty to two felony charges.

Former NBA Referee Tim Donaghy To Surrender
It's being reported that former NBA referee Tim Donaghy will plead guilty to betting charges. More to follow as the story develops.

Congress Could Get Involved With The NBA Betting Scandal
Congressman Bobby Rush would like to get involved with the scandal and talk with the NBA, particularly its commissioner David Stern about what could be the one of the "most damaging scandals in the history of American sports."

NBA Commish David Stern Speaks Out
Stern addresses the media during a news conference about the NBA referee betting scandal.

Initial Reaction to the NBA Referee Betting Scandal
My initial reaction to the scandal. Obviously, it's all relative, but it's only a few months before training camp.

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