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How Player and Referee Relations can Affect NBA Games

How Player and Referee Relations can Affect NBA Games

Frederick H. June 23, 2015 10:19:18

It’s a safer bet waging against a team with a player refs don’t like. To pay off his gambling debts, Tim Donaghy got caught up in betting on games he officiated in order to control the point spreads. After being approached by the mafia, Donaghy established a network between him and two of his friends. […]

The Mighty Gambler Known as Michael Jordan

The Mighty Gambler Known as Michael Jordan

Frederick H. June 12, 2015 05:40:53

Tales of Jordan’s gambling exploits gone wrong. The NBA has, for most of its 68-year history, attempted to distance itself from gambling. There are of course times where the NBA can’t avoid addressing this activity of low repute. For instance, in the Donaghy scandal which resulted in a referee that was incarcerated for betting on […]

How Referees had Fun According to Tim Donaghy

How Referees had Fun According to Tim Donaghy

Frederick H. June 12, 2015 03:20:55

Donaghy speaks about his colleagues humor at the expense of NBA players. Tim Donaghy’s problems with heavy debts from gambling led him to make bets on many games. Some of these games he wagered on were ones where he officiated. Much of the information he used came from his knowledge of his fellow officials and […]

Donaghy’s Distrubing Take on Officiating Mentor

Donaghy’s Distrubing Take on Officiating Mentor

Frederick H. June 10, 2015 04:53:37

A look at five NBA referees by a man labeled by the league as a demagogue. Well known to US gambling news is Tim Donaghy’s problems with heavy debts from his gambling addiction. As a result Donaghy started to place tens of thousands of dollars on NBA games. After being approached by mafia associates, Donaghy […]

Four Questionable Referees and Four Answers from Tim Donaghy

Four Questionable Referees and Four Answers from Tim Donaghy

Frederick H. June 9, 2015 11:47:12

The NBA’s most hated referee speaks out about some more referees. After being approached by mafia associates, Donaghy got caught up in betting on games he officiated in order to control the point spreads. In an effort to pay off his large gambling debt, Donaghy decided to cash in on information he had always known […]

Chris Webber:  From Fabulous Five to Fabulous Fortune

Chris Webber: From Fabulous Five to Fabulous Fortune

Frederick H. June 5, 2015 07:34:16

The Five-time NBA All-Star Chris Webber has always been celebrated for his basketball ability all of his life. Since the age of 12, Chris has been eyed by the college world. At University of Michigan, he made U.S. gambling news as the last remaining piece of a plan to bring five college freshman together on […]

Can the U.S Save the World from Gambling Corruption by Legalizing Gambling?

Can the U.S Save the World from Gambling Corruption by Legalizing Gambling?

Frederick H. June 3, 2015 16:24:28

Can America lead the World in its fight against sports gambling corruption? Although limited gambling is legal throughout Europe in the form of lotteries, online internet casinos and online sportsbooks, sports wagering is still a very corrupt business. Unfortunately it’s attached to other crimes such a drug and arms trafficking. Sports betting, is used to […]

It Is Inevitable for the US to Legalize Sports Betting (Part I)

It Is Inevitable for the US to Legalize Sports Betting (Part I)

Daniel May 29, 2015 10:16:01

The International Center for Sport Security says the United States have to regulate sport betting and to learn from the European mistakes to avoid large scale betting scandals. In countries where betting on sports is illegal, organized crime took over the market, while in countries with regulated sports betting, match fixing is the underworld’s business. […]

It Is Inevitable for the US to Legalize Sports Betting (Part I)

It Is Inevitable for the US to Legalize Sports Betting (Part I)

Daniel May 29, 2015 10:16:01

The International Center for Sport Security says the United States have to regulate sport betting and to learn from the European mistakes to avoid large scale betting scandals. In countries where betting on sports is illegal, organized crime took over the market, while in countries with regulated sports betting, match fixing is the underworld’s business. […]

Finnish Forward Move Shows It’s Not Gambling Ruining Sports

Finnish Forward Move Shows It’s Not Gambling Ruining Sports

Nich Moore May 29, 2015 10:05:39

Forward Joonas Kemppainen leaves the Finnish Elite League for the Boston Bruins, another example of why commercial interests, not gambling, is ruining sport There is a far too widely held misconception that gambling ruins sport. It floats around like an unflushable bowel movement, bobbing up and down in the media’s attention and generally cluttering up […]

Tim Donaghy and the NBA: A Tale of Two Losers (part 2)

Tim Donaghy and the NBA: A Tale of Two Losers (part 2)

Frederick H. May 21, 2015 10:06:33

Donaghy had much to say about himself and the NBA. Before the scandal that rocked U.S gambling news, Tim Donaghy made a call that resulted in him being threatened by NBA star Rasheed Wallace. A year later, he would be involved in the “Malice in the Palace”; a brawl between players and attendees which resulted […]

Tim Donaghy and the NBA: A Tale of Two Losers (part 1)

Tim Donaghy and the NBA: A Tale of Two Losers (part 1)

Frederick H. May 17, 2015 10:58:17

His actions still reverberates thru all discussions on legalizing sports betting. Legalizing sports betting has become a top concern from sports leagues and state politicians in America. The multi-billion dollar empire of revenue that’s consistently entering the hands of people who live in countries, that don’t host these sports, is causing stress among in sports […]

Tim Donaghy and the NBA: A Tale of Two Losers (part 1)

Tim Donaghy and the NBA: A Tale of Two Losers (part 1)

Frederick H. May 17, 2015 10:58:17

His actions still reverberates thru all discussions on legalizing sports betting. Legalizing sports betting has become a top concern from sports leagues and state politicians in America. The multi-billion dollar empire of revenue that’s consistently entering the hands of people who live in countries, that don’t host these sports, is causing stress among in sports […]

Adam Silver’s Stance on Sports Betting (part2)

Adam Silver’s Stance on Sports Betting (part2)

Frederick H. May 14, 2015 06:44:13

More about Adam Silver and his realizations on legalized gambling. As the only sports commissioner in American professional sports to openly support legalized sports betting, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sees himself more “pro-realist” than “pro-gambling.” But it seems as though his words are defining how others view him. Now anywhere he appears, people will refer […]

Adam Silver’s Stance on Sports Betting (part2)

Adam Silver’s Stance on Sports Betting (part2)

Frederick H. May 14, 2015 06:44:13

More about Adam Silver and his realizations on legalized gambling. As the only sports commissioner in American professional sports to openly support legalized sports betting, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sees himself more “pro-realist” than “pro-gambling.” But it seems as though his words are defining how others view him. Now anywhere he appears, people will refer […]

Adam Silver’s Stance on Sports Betting (Part I)

Adam Silver’s Stance on Sports Betting (Part I)

Frederick H. May 11, 2015 09:20:41

A sports commissioner finally steps forward to support legal wagering. Legalized sports betting is a subject that has always caused much discussion. Gambling on sports might be as long of a tradition as gambling itself. College and professional sports have worked arduously to remove sports betting from the “image” of sport. Now America is at […]

Adam Silver’s Stance on Sports Betting (Part I)

Adam Silver’s Stance on Sports Betting (Part I)

Frederick H. May 11, 2015 09:20:41

A sports commissioner finally steps forward to support legal wagering. Legalized sports betting is a subject that has always caused much discussion. Gambling on sports might be as long of a tradition as gambling itself. College and professional sports have worked arduously to remove sports betting from the “image” of sport. Now America is at […]

4 Most Absurd NBA Moments of the Past Decade

4 Most Absurd NBA Moments of the Past Decade

December 17, 2014 14:30:18

The NBA seems to attract a certain type of personality. One prone to outbursts of outlandish behavior. Here are a few classic examples. The NBA is the weirdest sports league on Earth. That has been demonstrated most clearly by the outrageous cast of characters gracing NBA rosters over the past seven decades. NBA referee Tim […]

What is the Likelihood of NHL Moving to Las Vegas?

What is the Likelihood of NHL Moving to Las Vegas?

Phyllis F. December 10, 2014 18:09:47

NHL potential move to Las Vegas hampered by doubts and long-time shady happenings involving other major league teams. Speculations about the National Hobby League (NHL) getting to Las Vegas ahead of National Basketball Association (NBA) are on, if things work out. It’s been almost 14 years that Las Vegas has been hoping to have a […]