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Do Feds Suspect Another Ref?

Officials report being asked about Bavetta during Donaghy probe

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 13, 2008 9:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – While questioning former NBA referees about Tim Donaghy, federal investigators also asked lots of questions about another ref named Dick Bavetta, ESPN reports. Commissioner David Stern, however, insisted the league has no concerns about the veteran official, who worked Game 1 of this year's finals.... Read full story »

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