http://www.nbarefssuck.com Join the crusade... save the game! Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:59:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en (from HeraldTribune.com) LAKEWOOD RANCH — The estranged wife of former NBA referee Tim Donaghy, who admitted to betting on games he officiated, has asked a local judge to issue a restraining order against her husband. The request accuses Donaghy of striking their children, breaking into her e-mail account and threatening to harm ... http://www.nbarefssuck.com/2008/03/19/tim-donaghys-estranged-wife-requests-restraining-order/ NBA commissioner considers Sonics' move inevitable By GARY WASHBURN P-I REPORTER NEW ORLEANS -- City of Seattle officials lashed out at NBA commissioner David Stern late Saturday after Stern said the Sonics' move to Oklahoma City is inevitable. "I clearly see this as a publicity stunt by Mr. Stern, nothing else," Deputy Mayor Tim ... http://www.nbarefssuck.com/2008/02/21/city-rips-stern-for-publicity-stunt/ A moment of silence for sports fans in Atlanta. Hiring Coach Petrino out from under his 10 year contract at Louisville, Louisville was a contender year after year, Atlanta killed a top 5 college football team.  Only to have him resign mid-season to go to Alabama to coach.  Michael Vick - the ... http://www.nbarefssuck.com/2008/01/11/atlanta-sports-fans-hell/ Miami in it's continuing struggle to get a 'W' gets the opportunity to change one of the losses to a win. Miami can take advantage of Atlanta's official scorer goof. It's the first time since San Antonio successfully argued for a replay against the Lakers in 1983.  The Spurs would go on ... http://www.nbarefssuck.com/2008/01/11/miami-gets-a-mulligan/ New York - Isiah Thomas won't be suspended for his contact with official Eric Lewis while be ejected from Wednesday night's game against Houton. Apparently the league has decided that the best punishment for Isiah or the Knicks was to actually have him coach the next game against Toronto. The unfortunate side ... http://www.nbarefssuck.com/2008/01/11/isiah-thomas-wont-be-suspended/ Pink Slip for Thomas? Fan Says Sign Right Here While the Knicks have cracked down recently on hecklers and holders of opinionated signs inside Madison Square Garden, they probably cannot influence a demonstration outside the building that will urge the dismissal of Isiah Thomas, the team’s coach and president. The rally, ... http://www.nbarefssuck.com/2007/12/19/fire-isiah-thomas/ Avery Johnson has finished writing his second book, titled Aspire Higher. It provided a way for Johnson to explain his feelings about being fined $25,000 by the NBA on Monday for failing to leave the court in a timely fashion after being ejected at Indiana last week. The book, due ... http://www.nbarefssuck.com/2007/11/30/avery-johnson-fined-25000-by-nba/ Stern says refs broke gambling policies, but will change rules rather than issue punishments By BRIAN MAHONEY, AP Basketball Writer October 25, 2007NEW YORK (AP) -- David Stern acknowledged Thursday that more than half of his 56 referees had violated NBA policies about casino gambling, but said none will be punished because ... http://www.nbarefssuck.com/2007/10/25/theyve-never-been-good-at-rules-anyhow/ San Antonio Express News -Mike MonroeThe Spurs received their annual preseason briefing from league referees after their morning practice at the AT&T Center. Steve Javie, one of the NBA's top referees and the crew chief at Tuesday's game, spoke to the players and coaches about plays and calls the officials have been ... http://www.nbarefssuck.com/2007/10/10/beware-of-paint/ Don't get to excited: In USA TODAY, Roscoe Nance writes “NBA referees this season will use instant replay to review flagrant foul Penalty Two calls and player altercations. The NBA Board of Governors last week approved the expanded use of instant replay on the recommendation of the league's competition committee. In ... http://www.nbarefssuck.com/2007/09/06/nba-to-use-instant-replay/