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52. The Referee (Tim Donaghy)

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Fixing Games - A Memoir

Tim donogy flew to new york the very next day, friday, july sixth, two thousand seven. And a five hour meeting with the fbi, tim spilled his guts. Tim was adamat that he never had a hand in affecting the outcomes of any game in any way. Later, fixed games would not have been a good look for a leage who at the time was negotiating massive broadcasting contracts with television networks. Three days later, tim donaky quietly resigned from his dream job as referee for the national baskeball association. The league wanted to understand and confirm the extent of the scandal before the public was made aware.

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