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Tim Donaghy's tell-all book canceled by publisher
Disgraced ex-NBA referee Tim Donaghy's tell-all book has been cancelled by Triumph Books and parent company Random House, the publisher says.
The Book The NBA Doesn't Want You To Read [Nba]
The Book The NBA Doesn't Want You To Read [Nba]
deadspin.com — We've obtained a copy of Tim Donaghy 's book, Blowing the Whistle , which purports to expose... the NBA's "culture of fraud" and which Random House was set to publish next month — until, a source says, the league threatened to sue. The book is ... (more) The Book The NBA Doesn't Want You To Read [Nba]
The Links: Michigan State snags Adreian Payne and Tim Donaghy's book is causing a stir
The Links: Michigan State snags Adreian Payne and Tim Donaghy's book is causing a stir
blog.mlive.com — Your morning look at what's going on around the Internets. E-mail tips to patrickhayes13@gmail.com.... (more) The Links: Michigan State snags Adreian Payne and Tim ...
Some Of Donaghy's Claims Ring True To Phil
sportingnews.com — Lakers coach Phil Jackson said it wouldn't surprise him if some of the latest claims made by... former referee Tim Donaghy—that some officials allowed friendships and grudges to influence calls—were true, The Press-Enterprise of Riverside, ... (more) Some Of Donaghy's Claims Ring True To Phil
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NBA Won't Easily Turn Page On Ref's Book
Blak4rest: Sports, Media and Vegas — ... , which said it obtained a copy of the book, released excerpts on its website that will surely piss off many folks, many of them current and well-known NBA officials. Highly recommended reading, particular since the publisher of the book, Random House, backed out of releasing it because of "concerns over potential liability," according to an e-mail from a representative, ESPN The Magazine reported. We'd guess the fallout from this is just beginning. ...

The Morning After: October 29, 2009
Sparty and Friends — ... gets charitable. It’s NEVER ok when a bridge tendon/cable fails.  Oops…made the Rockets have to take a ferry to their game against Golden State. Reggie Bush could be getting phased out of the N’awlins aww-fense? At least Bobby Bowden seems to have a good sense of humor about things. She says she has Phillies fever…sounds like something Jetes may have given her. Tim Donaghy can’t get no love. A thumbs-up to Monte Kiffin. I ...

Thursday’s Morning Mashup
LEEInks — ... Portions of disgraced referee Tim Donaghy’s book, “Blowing the Whistle,” have been published on the web, and this makes for some compelling reading. The book has been shelved by the publisher, apparently due to the threat of legal action by the NBA. But ...

Tim Donaghy's Book Has Great Dirt on NBA Refs
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ... Former NBA referee and infamous gambler Tim Donaghy wrote a book titled, "Blowing the Whistle: The Culture of Fraud in the NBA." It was slated for publication later this month, until the NBA threatened to sue the publisher. The book which you will never read confirms our biggest fears, the league ordered referees to sway the outcome of certain games and playoff series. I will warn you, it contains despicable stuff. Enough to forever taint your opinion of the NBA. ...

Tim Donaghy's Book Mentions Refs Interfering With A Spurs v. Nuggets Game
Project Spurs - A San Antonio Spurs Blog and Podcast — ... If this is all true, then it might verify our fears as NBA fans that the league tinkers in the outcome of games.  And by the way, the NBA has threatened to sue the publisher. ...

Tim Donaghy’s Explosive Book Excerpts
Dime Magazine — Tim Donaghy For various reasons, disgraced NBA ref Tim Donaghy’s tell-all book about his antics in the League has been canceled by the book’s publisher. “Blowing the Whistle: The Culture of Fraud in the NBA” was supposed to drop later this month, covering Donaghy’s experience in the NBA and the events leading up to his conviction on federal wire fraud charges. The official cancellation didn’t hit though until some explosive excerpts were released to some media outlets. The clips from Donaghy’s book are jaw-dropping . We’re not taking sides here, we’re just passing some of ...

Ex-NBA referee Tim Donaghy's book excerpts
Ball Don't Lie — ... Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy's new tell-all book, "Blowing the Whistle: The Culture of Fraud in the NBA," has been canceled by publishers over concerns of potential liability. ...

Ex-NBA referee Tim Donaghy's wild book excerpts
Ball Don't Lie — ... Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy's new tell-all book, "Blowing the Whistle: The Culture of Fraud in the NBA," has been canceled by publishers over concerns of potential liability. ...

The NBA's Dirty Little Secret (My rant on NBA refs)
3 Shades of Blue — ... Last night the Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Denver Nuggets on the road.  There is nothing odd or spectacular about that.  Denver is a better, more experienced team that played in the Western Conference finals last season while Memphis is the youngest team in the NBA.  However, last night's game is symbolic of a problem the NBA has and is not dealing with adequately.  Even after the cancellation of disgraced ref Tim Donaghy's tell-all book, NBA refs still feel fairly comfortable blatantly calling one-sided games.  What happened in ...

Tim Donaghy Out of Jail and Free to Peddle BS
You Been Blinded - Now in Dazzling HD — ... Triumph, the first publisher for Donaghy’s book, backed out due to “concerns over potential liability” although a Donaghy rep says legal pressure was brought by the NBA. Either way, a book publisher wouldn’t be scared to print the truth. Why would Triumph be afraid of an NBA lawsuit if the book was on point? ...

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Vendetta over Bavetta?
replacementrefs.com 10/28/2009 — A copy of former NBA referee, Tim Donaghy's book was given to the staff of Deadspin and it apparently delves into all that is "fraud" about the NBA referees : In the book, Donaghy alleges, among other things, that referee Dick Bavetta spoke unabashedly about his role as the NBA's "go-to guy." ...
Blazers Appear in Donaghy Book Excerpt
blazersedge.com 10/29/2009 — As mslivkoff pointed out in the sidebar and reader Kirk let us know by e-mail, Deadspin has publish excerpts from Tim Donaghy's upcoming book , one of which mentions Portland's 2000 Conference Finals loss to the Lakers. The quote in question comes in the section regarding Dick Bavetta.  ...
Intriguing Morning Read: Excerpts From Tim Donaghy’s Book Blowing the Whistle
midwestsportsfans.com 10/29/2009 — Spent a little time this morning reading the excerpts from Tom Donaghy’s book Blowing the Whistle that currently is without a publisher. It is important to remember while reading the excerpts — which cannot be described as anything other than explosive and damning, but not ...
Deadspin Leaks Details From Tim Donaghy's Memoir
jabosports.blogspot.com 10/29/2009 — The good folks at Deadspin  have gotten ahold of Tim Donaghy's memoir,  Blowing The Whistle: The Culture of Fraud in the NBA .  The explosive book has the potential to undermine all the profess the NBA has made in winning back its fans since the 1998-99 lockout. ...
Excerpts From The Book The NBA Doesn't Want You To ReadThe Dream Shake
Excerpts From The Book The NBA Doesn't Want You To Read While publisher Random House will reportedly not publish Tim Donaghy's book "Blowing the Whistle: The Culture of Fraud in the NBA" because of liability concerns, deadspin.com printed what it calls excerpts of the book. I find it ...
According To Donaghy, Iverson Was Polarizing Even For The RefsThe Baseline
By now, you may have already seen the gigantic excerpts from Tim Donaghy's books that managed to get a hold of. That's impressive because the NBA had threatened to sue, which killed the book dead. A lot of it speaks for itself, and confirms what anyone who's fond of conspiracies, or thinks ...
Former NBA ref Tim Donaghy's book could be a good oneBlazers Blog
The book is the former referee's account of his time in the NBA and the events that led to his conviction, in 2007.
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Excerpts from Tim Donaghy's new book Blowing the Whistle purport to do just that on the secret and shady underbelly of NBA officiating, a prime example of which is the 2002 Lakers-Kings Western Conference finals reffed by Dick Bavetta.
David Stern releases his first book: "If Anyone Publishes Tim Donaghy's Book, I Will Have You Killed"Sports Pickle
NBA commissioner David Stern became an author for the first time today with the release of his debut book, "If Anyone Publishes Tim Donaghy's Book, I Will Have You Killed." "I want to say it's about life, love and basketball," said Stern. "But mainly ...
Donaghy depicts NBA corruptionNY Post: Sports
Disgraced NBA ref Tim Donaghy's on-game betting was made easy by a squad of colleagues so corrupt he could call a game as soon as he knew who was refereeing it. In a tell-all book, the federal prisoner -- jailed in 2007 for gambling and passing in...
Publisher cancels Donaghy's tell-all bookFOXSports.com News for NBA
Excerpts of Tim Donaghy's book include explosive charges of referee misconduct. Only problem? His publisher has cancelled it.
Random House cancels publication of disgraced ref Donaghy's bookUSATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy's expos, Blowing the Whistle, will not be published by Triumph Books, an imprint of Random House, ...
Rogue ref Donaghy's book tabledNYDailyNews.com - Basketball
The publisher of disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy has whistled the rogue ref's tell-all book for a flagrant foul.