'Rogue' Ref -- Commissioner Calls Referee's Gambling On Games He Officiated an 'Act of Betrayal'

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NEW YORK - David Stern blamed a "rogue, isolated criminal" Tuesday for a betting scandal that has devastated the league and threatened the credibility of every referee.

A subdued Stern said he felt betrayed by former referee Tim Donaghy, the target of an FBI investigation for allegedly betting on games, including some he officiated, over the last two seasons.

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'Rogue' Ref -- Commissioner Calls Referee's Gambling On Games He Officiated an 'Act of Betrayal'

Stern said he believed no other officials or players would be implicated in the betting scandal.

Pausing often and carefully choosing his words during the packed, 1-hour, 10-minute news conference, Stern compared Donaghy to someon...

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