Donaghy’s Allegations Threaten Stern, the NBA and Beyond

Tim Donaghy's initial allegations of game-fixing have finally come to light. Interestingly, what was known months ago is being divulged just weeks before his July 14 sentencing date. The timing of the release of allegations cannot have been accidental as it has allowed the conversation surrounding Donaghy's claims to be framed in a way that casts the deposed official and his [read more...]

Donaghy’s New Allegations Have A Very Real Past

"Anybody who tells you that Michael Jordan was suspended for a year because of gambling is lying. That's not what happened." That was one of ESPN's Mike Greenberg's statements in response to Tim Donaghy's lawyer's charge that other referees, coaches, and players were involved in gambling in the NBA: According to documents filed by the lawyer, John Lauro, Donaghy provided law enforcement [read more...]

The Sports Blogosphere and Today’s Latest News

And finally, as a tie-into relevant headlines of today, what's really wrong with the sports blogosphere… Because it, like the mainstream sportswriting landscape is filled with and run by far, far too many utterly soulless white people. Because you - the utterly soulless ones - demand that everyone think and perceive just like you. Because there are too many black people who acquiesce [read more...]