Does Tony Soprano Fix NBA Games?

by Tyrone Briggs

The New York Post just broke a story alleging that the FBI has targeted at least one NBA referee in its investigation involving fixing games connected to organized crime.

David Stern, the commissioner of the NBA, has been made aware by the bureau of the investigation and was reported to receive a report on the findings. It appears that this yet to be named referee was gambling on NBA games and heavily involved with bookmakers connected to the mafia.

With all due respect to Murray Weiss who wrote this latest bombshell concerning gambling and professional sports, I defer further reading to his column which is here.

Roger Goodell probably feels a little better about his league image problems considering what now lies ahead for David Stern.

JoshkrossDraft Pick

863 days ago

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We always knew NBA games were fixed, but now we know who was doing it. Am I the only one that is thinking Joey Crawfor?

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

863 days ago

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This is a bombshell of a story. What other names may come out of this investigation?

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JoshkrossDraft Pick

863 days ago

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Or Joey Crawford for that matter.

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DNLLegend

863 days ago

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I doubt it was him. As some WFAN host just noted, Crawford was suspended at the end of the year -- but the suspension was lifted. Why lift it if he was being suspected of this?

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JoshkrossDraft Pick

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Maybe they didn't know. I just pulled it out my behind. I hope it turns out it is all of them.

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Baltimoresports247All-American

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Dan, I'm not sure anyone in the front office knew about this at the time...the FBI has ways to keep everything very hush hush...they haven't even given us the name of the official yet

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B dubSoccer Kid

863 days ago

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I would actually have more respect for Joey Crawford if they found out he was throwing games for the mob. At least that would explain some of his horrendous bias and terrible calls over the years.

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ChristofMVP

863 days ago

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This is bad, REAL BAD!

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JuTMSY4Legend

863 days ago

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At least that douche Phil Leotardo wasn't involved...good riddance...

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JuTMSY4Legend

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Uh yeah...just another reason why betting on college basketball is better and safer... Err, not betting *wink*

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

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I had no idea that Henry Hill organized that college point shaving scam.

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CoreyisarealboyMajor Leaguer

863 days ago

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Roger Goodell is in paradise compared to this. Fans aren't going to stop watching football because its players are criminals. Basketball on the other hand, is on the decline. Finally, women's and men's basketball can be equal in terms of popularity!

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Baltimoresports247All-American

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totally agreed good point

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

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Was this fixed as well! :)

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Baltimoresports247All-American

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If it's someone like Joey Crawford or Dick Bavetta, this will become bigger than the Michael Vick incident...speaking of Vick, looks like he's going to be urged to take a leave of absence...if he doesn't, you think Arthur Blank or the NFL will suspend him? I hope so...

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DeuelioJV Squad

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I remember hearing a story about an NBA ref who was either infiltrated the mob for the FBI or was a former mobster who left the family. This was 7-9 years ago. Does anyone else remember this?

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Baltimoresports247All-American

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Vaguely...I think it was that he was a former mobster...I was only like 12 or 13 at the time though...tell you the truth I was worried more about girls and my little league team than the NBA at that point

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Baltimoresports247All-American

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Oh and very nicely done Tyrone...you beat me to the punch here...I was about to log in and start writing about this but I guess that would be a futile attempt

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

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Hey, please feel free to edit new content to this story right here on this post. Who cares who puts up the info - as long as it is accurate, updated and fun!

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DeuelioJV Squad

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Bob Delaney

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WhyBotherReadingLittle Leaguer

863 days ago

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The rumours around are tha it was a low ranking-younger referee who would have officiated very few important games,it is said the he or she will come clean next week.The mob connection makes this even better,I wasn't ready to let go of the Sopranos just yet

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

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David Chase now has the workings of a new script for The Sopranos - The Movie!

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