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Gambling Allegations Against Ref Stun NBA Published reports say the FBI is investigating a veteran NBA referee for betting on pro basketball games. Tim Donaghy is being tied to organized crime. The scandal is likely to rock the National Basketball Association.

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Gambling Allegations Against Ref Stun NBA

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Published reports say the FBI is investigating a veteran NBA referee for betting on pro basketball games. Tim Donaghy is being tied to organized crime. The scandal could test the credibility of the National Basketball Association. Former Chicago Sun-Times columnist Ron Rapoport talks with Scott Simon about the implications.