Boxing - News & Results - World Boxing News (SecondsOut.com)
Boxing is often compared unfavourably with the popularity of the so-called "major" American sports. However, recent troubles with the athletes involved in these sports demonstrate that boxing isn?t the only professional game racked with scandals....more...Sports Sunflashes (The Ottawa Sun)
Wed, August 15, 2007 Sports Sunflashes By SUN STAFF, WIRE SERVICES REPORT: NBA REF TO PLEAD GUILTY NEW YORK --- Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy planned to plead guilty in federal court today to charges alleging he bet on games he officiated, a person familiar with the betting scandal probe said. Donaghy was to turn himself in at Brooklyn federal court, the person, who was not authorized to speak ......more... Sports Sunflashes Column (The Ottawa Sun)
Wed, August 15, 2007 Sports Sunflashes Column By SUN STAFF, WIRE SERVICES REPORT: NBA REF TO PLEAD GUILTY NEW YORK --- Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy planned to plead guilty in federal court today to charges alleging he bet on games he officiated, a person familiar with the betting scandal probe said. Donaghy was to turn himself in at Brooklyn federal court, the person, who was not authorized to ......more... No Jail Time For Tocchet In Gambling Ring Case (CBS 3 Philadelphia)
A former NHL player and assistant coach who ran an illegal sports gambling ring won't serve jail time despite international headlines linking the case to hockey's biggest star. Natasha Brown Reports More Local News ... Get CBS 3 On The Go ...more... NBA still has referee problem; bet on that (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
By RANDY GALLOWAY Just a thought, but with the general incompetence of referees in today's NBA, how could you possibly know which one was on the take from gamblers? Now that Tim Donaghy has pleaded guilty to felony charges of being involved in a betting conspiracy, my favorite story in the entire episode is this one: Once Donaghy's name surfaced, films of games he worked last season became a hot ......more... 888 to Join Sports Betting Market by End of Year (Online Casino Reports)
One of the industry's largest online gambling companies, 888, has been determined to enter the sports betting service for quite some time. Earlier in the year, discussions with bookmaker Ladbrokes have failed and it seemed that the crossover to sports gambling would be postponed....more... Munson: Latest pleas are powerful evidence against Vick (ESPN)
Add the testimony of Quanis Phillips and Purnell Peace to the evidence the government allegedly has against Michael Vick, and the odds against the quarterback look overwhelming, writes Lester Munson in his latest Q&A on the case....more... Tampa Greyhounds Dealt Losing Hand (The Tampa Tribune)
TAMPA - For better or worse, a bit of Old Florida is passing away....more... Doncaster aim to pass St Leger test (The Herald)
Staff at Doncaster worked through the night to ensure this afternoon's opening meeting following their massive redevelopment goes ahead. Late checks on the £32m facilities at the Yorkshire venue were being made to ensure the course was ready for business after having been closed for 20 months....more... |