How Tim Donaghy's NBA Betting Antics Made Him A Target Of The Mob
Tim Donaghy, a former NBA referee who served jail time for betting and potentially fixing NBA games, was actually a target of the mob.
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Whatever Happened To Disgraced Former NBA Referee Tim Donaghy?
Tim Donaghy is infamous for being a crooked NBA referee and gabling addict who would help fix games so bettors would win. Here's what happened to him.
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Henry Tillman: The Boxer Who Managed To Beat Mike Tyson Twice
Anyone's pantheon of boxing greats includes names like Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, and Mike Tyson. Another athlete deserving attention is Henry Tillman.
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The Trainer Who Impacted Mike Tyson's Life In An Unexpected Way
By any measure, Mike Tyson had a rough childhood. Then came one of those individuals who truly give sports a good name, who took Tyson under his wing.
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Why Bodybuilder Kai Greene Said He Wanted To 'Kill Every Living Thing'
Bodybuilder Kai Greene is recognized for his strength. However, there was a time when he was so filled with rage that he wanted to "kill every living thing."
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The Andretti Family Curse Explained
Mario Andretti is considered the "Driver of the Century," yet he only has one Indy 500 championship. Maybe it's bad luck, or maybe, it's the fault of a curse.
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Why Mike Tyson Thinks His Mom's Death Was 'One Of The Best Things That Ever Happened' To Him
Mike Tyson had a complicated relationship with her mother, Lorna.
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The Sad 2005 Death Of Basketball's First Superstar, George Mikan
Today the debate still rages: is Michael Jordan or LeBron James the greatest of all time? In the late 1940s and early '50s, there was little argument.
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How A Pork Burrito Might Have Gotten This Olympian Banned
You are what you eat, as the adage goes, and whether you consume food for pleasure or fuel or both, it has an impact on the entirety of your body.
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What Mike Tyson And Evander Holyfield's Relationship Was Like After The Infamous Ear Bite
One of the strangest moments in sports history happened in boxing, during a 1997 boxing match between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield — the infamous ear bite.
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The Pro Soccer Player Who Received Multiple Suspensions For Biting His Opponents
Uruguay's Luis Suárez is notorious for repeatedly biting fellow soccer players, earning suspensions from The FA and FIFA. Here's a breakdown of each incident.
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The Real Women Who Inspired A League Of Their Own
One of the best parts about "A League of Their Own" is that the film's plot is based largely on true events. Here are the real women who inspired the film.
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The Tragic Reason Aqib Talib Isn't Joining Thursday Night Football
Aqib Talib was set to join Amazon's new Thursday Night Football as a broadcaster. Here's the tragic reason that isn't happening.
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All The Arguments Between Kevin Durant And Draymond Green
Here's why Kevin Durant had issues with Draymond Green toward the end of his stint with the Golden State Warriors.
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How Much Money Does The Winner Of The The Mini Golf Masters Really Get?
On the amateur side of things, many sports, especially hobbies, will construct a sort of friendly rivalry among players. Including mini-golf.
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How Joe Frazier And Muhammad Ali Went From Friends To Bitter Enemies
In the world of sports, it isn't unusual for one opponent to speak disparagingly of another -- part of the psychological aspect of any healthy competition.
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The Gruesome Accident That Made Bob Gibson A St. Louis Cardinals Legend
It's a common aphorism -- someone who goes the extra mile, willing to "play hurt." Few embody that literally, but Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals did.
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What The Final Days Of Wilt Chamberlain's Life Were Like
Wilt Chamberlain is remembered as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Here is what Chamberlain experienced in the final days of his life.
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This Was The Voice Behind Manti Te'o's Fake Girlfriend
In 2012, Manti Te'o was a celebrated football player for Notre Dame when he was being catfished. Here is the person who was the voice behind the scandal.
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What Happened To Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, Manti Te'o's Catfisher?
In 2012, Manti Te'o was a promising college football player. However, he was caught in a scandal with catfisher Ronaiah Tuiasosopo. Here is where she is today.
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The Cyclist's Friend In 1900s England Was A Lot More Dangerous Than It Sounded
Many sports have their moments of risk, even danger -- whether it involves a team or a solitary pursuit. Even bicycling apparently had its moments at first.
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What Football Player Manti Te'o Is Doing Today
Manti Te'o forged a relationship with a person online who didn't exist and publicly mourned her fake death. Here's what the football player is doing today.
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Shaquille O'Neal's Career Outlook Changed Forever Thanks To A Quote From Jerry West
Shaquille O'Neal was one of the most dominant players in the NBA, and his career took a dramatic turn after one remark from legendary Laker Jerry West.
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LeBron James Almost Made The Leap To The NFL Thanks To The 2011 NBA Lockout
The history of sports has a few truly outstanding individuals who excelled in (and on) more than one field. LeBron James came close to being one, too.
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The Real Reason The Original Olympics Flag Went Missing For 77 Years
There are all kinds of unsolved mysteries out there. Every once in a while, the light shines and something is solved -- or an elderly athlete confesses.
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Inside The Relationship Between Howard Cosell And Muhammad Ali
Champion boxer Muhammad Ali had a special relationship with sports broadcaster Howard Cosell. Here's what you need to know about how the two got along together,
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The Truth About Michael Jordan And Isiah Thomas' Relationship
Here's what we know about the long-running feud and contentious relationship between NBA legends Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas.
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