FBI calls offensive foul, will investigate NBA referee for "selling the whistle".

As an avid fan of the old Magic Johnson/Larry Bird/Isiah Thomas/Michael Jordan, etc., rivalry, and one who is trying very hard to be interested in the "new" NBA of spoiled rich kids and a "me, me, me" culture, including some bad refereeing, it comes as a "downer" to read and hear that the FBI is investigating a seasoned NBA Referee, Tim Donaghy, for "selling the whistle" in order to "point shave", so that he can pay gambling debts to organized crime.

In an update, the ref. has promised to name names and cooperate with the investigation.

So next time you hear the ref.'s whistle and watch the player or coach have a fit, there may be a valid reason why they protest.