So everyone knows an NBA ref has been accused of shaving points. This is beyond belief, and hopefully it either kills the NBA or jars it to the point that it becomes watchable again. Simmons has a great piece on the whole scenario. After you read it, you'll want to check out this post on Deadspin, they have video from that wretched Game 3 of the Spurs-Suns series - which Donaghy reffed and Simmons mentions.
Along with Vick and the simmering concussion debate in the NFL, Bonds in MLB, more doping in cycling, potential steroids in golf - this is turning into a watershed year for professional sports in America.
On a semi-related note, will American fans be disgruntled enough by the dirt in the rest of our pro sports to begin watching MLS (clean, so far)? I think these scandals are good for MLS and David Beckham, who's made it his personal crusade to bring soccer to America.
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Wow... I just sent links to both the Simmons article and the video clip to my brother and my dad. Rico was watching the game out here in LA with Alex and I. While Al and I were rooting for Phoenix, the big guy was pulling for San Antonio... and whenever Al or I complained about a rotten call made against the Suns, Rico would defend the ref and confidently tell us we were crazy.
Needless to say, Alex and I should feel vindicated.
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