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Current arena site deemed best spot for new venue
Sun reporterState and city leaders have decided that the best location for a new arena in Baltimore is the site of the current 1st Mariner Arena downtown, rejecting proposals to build a new sports and concert venue on the waterfront or in struggling neighborhoods,...Tags: Ed Hale, M&T Bank Stadium, Sheila Dixon, National Hockey League, Oriole Park at Camden Yards
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Donaghy's classmates get jail in NBA betting scandal
Two former high school classmates of disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy were both sentenced to more than a year in prison Thursday for their roles in a betting scandal that embarrassed the league. A federal judge in Brooklyn gave James Battista, a...Tags: Prisons, Punishment
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Donaghy's former classmates sentenced
The Associated PressTwo former classmates of disgraced referee Tim Donaghy will spend over a year in prison for their roles in the betting scandal that rocked the NBA. James Battista, a professional gambler, was sentenced in New York on Thursday to 15 months in prison for...Tags: Trials, Prisons, Punishment, Court Preliminary
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2 gamblers sentenced in NBA ref scandal
anthony.destefano@newsday.comTwo Pennsylvania gamblers involved in the NBA betting scandal were sentenced to prison terms Thursday by a Brooklyn federal judge. James Battista received 15 months and his co-defendant Thomas Martino received a term of 1 year and one day from Judge...Tags: Punishment
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Prison For 2 Linked to Disgraced NBA Ref
Associated PressNEW YORK -- Two former classmates of disgraced referee Tim Donaghy will spend over a year in prison for their roles in the betting scandal that rocked the NBA. James Battista, a professional gambler, was sentenced in New York on Thursday to 15 months...Tags: Trials, Lawyers, Casino and Gambling Industry, Judges, Court Administration
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Barkley may be good for laughs but he has a heart
O, by the WayI'm thinking about some day dedicating a full slate of blog entries just to Charles Barkley. There is just no end to the richness that is the Round Mound of Rebound. As some readers of this blog know, I spent......Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Tiger Woods, Casino and Gambling, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Casino and Gambling Industry
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Team hoping size won't matter
Chris Paul probably wasn't the best person to ask about size, since the 6-footer spends most of his time on the court trying to avoid the big guys instead of trying to act like one. Besides, he's got other things on his mind this week, including...Tags: Stephon Marbury, Richard Jefferson, Awards and Prizes, O.J. Mayo, Allen Iverson
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Two gamblers in NBA betting scandal face prison
Newsday Staff WriterTwo Pennsylvania gamblers involved in the NBA betting scandal will be rolling the dice one more time Thursday when they learn if a stay in prison is in their future. James Battista and Thomas Martino are scheduled to appear in federal court in Brooklyn...Tags: Prisons
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A trend? Childress bolts for Europe
Josh Childress is leaving the Hawks for Greece's Olympiakos, reversing the course of the international stars who have come to the NBA. Heading overseas allows Childress to make more money than he could have as an NBA restricted free agent; the Hawks...Tags: LeBron James
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Goodell keeping an eye on Favre
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is monitoring the ongoing rift between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre. A person with direct knowledge of Goodell's interest said the commissioner has spoken with Packers management several times recently as...Tags: St. Louis Rams, Chicago Bears, Brevin Knight, Green Bay Packers, Roger Federer
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