Jun 12th, 2008 · A former referee at the center of a gambling scandal has alleged that NBA referees rigged a 2002 playoff series to force it to seven games. Tim Donaghy also says the NBA routinely encouraged referees to ring up bogus fouls to manipulate results but ignore calls against star players.
Feb 17th, 2008 · For three years starting in 1975, NBA referee Bob Delaney lived inside the New Jersey mafia. He chronicles his time undercover with the mob -- and his subsequent career as an NBA referee -- in a new memoir.
Oct 30th, 2007 · Commentator John Feinstein discusses the open of the National Basketball Association's season, including rogue referees and the prospect that the San Antonio Spurs might repeat their championship.
Aug 27th, 2007 · Gambling is a common thread in recent scandals involving NBA referee Tim Donaghy and NFL quarterback Michael Vick. The people who run pro sports are willing to penalize gamblers within their ranks. Are the punishments effective?
Aug 15th, 2007 · Former referee Tim Donaghy has pleaded guilty to felony charges for causing a betting scandal that devastated the NBA. Donaghy faces a maximum of 25 years in prison when he is sentenced. He was released on a $250,000 bond.
Aug 15th, 2007 · Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy pleads guilty to felony charges Wednesday for taking cash payoffs from gamblers and betting on games he officiated in a scandal that rocked the league and raised questions about the integrity of the sport. Donaghy faces a maximum of 25 years in prison.
Aug 15th, 2007 · Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty to two felony charges at a federal court in Brooklyn earlier today. The former NBA referee helped co-conspirators bet on games that he officiated, and faces up to 25 years in prison. In light of the scandal, sports writer Alan Schwarz discusses the struggle to maintain the integrity of sports.
Jul 25th, 2007 · The National Basketball Association confirms a federal investigation of one of its referees for betting on games, including ones he officiated. The National Football League deals with fallout from Atlanta Falcon Michael Vick's federal indictment on charges relating to dog fighting.