Daily Links 7/23

by FLCeltsFan @ CelticsBlog on Jul 23, 2007 9:25 AM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

Herald   Kobe leads blue team over white in scrimmage
Refs dealing with issues of credibility
Globe    NBA to discuss role in probe
Stars of USA show stripes
Cops go to Donaghy's home
Newsday    Point spread changed 20% in Donaghy's games
ESPN    Expert explains the many ways a crooked ref could fix bets
The Sports Guy: The Tim Donaghy scandal
3 big questions about ref scandal
LOY's Place   Analyzing the NBA referee scandal
Red's Army    Did David Stern know?
Hoopsvibe   Celtics have improved this offseason
Daily Herald   Betting scandal will pass but NBA still has issues
Chicago Sun Times   An ethical and moral disaster
Chicago Tribune   Smith: Best bet is that Donaghy is alone in mess
NY Daily News   NBA had an eye on ref, NBA sent investigator over a year ago
Inside Hoops   USA Under 19 team returns with Silver Medal
Information Pollination    A prediction that Donaghy didn't act alone
Pioneer Press   Wolves want to buy out Hudson
Yahoo     Bucks to sign Desmond Mason
Orlando Sentinel    Diener in Indy, O'Neal could be dealt
SI.com    Authorities concerned for Ref's safety
Can Danny    Too much ado about something

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The Lowell Sun had a piece with Doc talking about Rondo’s development in comparison to Tony Parker’s.

by Swish33 on Jul 23, 2007 10:21 AM EDT reply actions

I stop reading when he calls Scola a European guy
People have to start studying Geography one more time.

by Edgar on Jul 23, 2007 11:06 AM EDT reply actions

Ohh..yes that was in the Hoopsvive article.

by Edgar on Jul 23, 2007 11:07 AM EDT reply actions

I stop reading when he calls Scola a European guy
People have to start studying Geography one more time.

This was a relevant gripe maybe the first thousand times it’s been brought up.

They PLAY in Europe. Is that enough? With apologies to Maccabi Tel-Aviv, of course.

by bullsblogger on Jul 23, 2007 11:18 AM EDT reply actions

I’m really ignorant on this gambling/game-fixing topic, but reading the ESPN pieces makes me think that bets on the total score, not who wins or loses, are so closely linked to which refs are calling the games that the info is just dynamite in the hands of, well, virtually anyone working in the Association’s offices, for example—or really for specific games anyone in individual teams’ offices.

It almost sounds like a moral hazard if you will (though without intention to absolve responsibility) and it is hard to believe that insider information isn’t bought or extorted quite regularly.

Apparently there’s a significant enough connection to who’s reffing what to make it matter for the outcome of games, too, though not as strong a correlated outcome.

by clover on Jul 23, 2007 11:40 AM EDT reply actions

No I dont think is fair to continue calling all South American players that deserve their own credit Europeans. Ask Nocioni, hes close to u and he will agree ;D

by Edgar on Jul 23, 2007 2:46 PM EDT reply actions

Here’s the link to the Lowell Sun article… Nothing earth shattering… In fact, it wasn’t very cogent at all. But we will take what we can get this time of the year!

http://www.lowellsun.com/ci_6437890?IADID=Search-www.lowellsun.com-www.lowellsun.com

by richtrader on Jul 23, 2007 3:03 PM EDT reply actions

Hmmm..so Donaghy is allowed to keep calling games after Jan. 1st, and portland with their 5.8% chance magically get oden, while seattle gets durant. Whatever…

by truthhurts34 on Jul 23, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions