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NBA ref gets 15 months for taking money Donaghy: 'I brought shame on myself and my family' NEW YORK — Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy was sentenced to 15 months in prison Tuesday for setting off a gambling scandal that tarnished the reputation of the league and raised questions about the integrity of its officiating. The sentencing in Brooklyn federal court culminated a case that hung over the league throughout the season and even into the NBA finals between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. League commissioner David Stern angrily denied Donaghy's claim that corruption among referees goes beyond him. Donaghy's lawyer asked the judge for probation. Donaghy had faced up to 33 months in prison, but the judge gave him credit for his cooperation. Folding his arms but showing no other emotion, the 41-year-old Donaghy apologized to the court. "I brought shame on myself and my family," he said. Donaghy pleaded guilty last August to conspiracy to engage in wire fraud and transmitting betting information through interstate commerce for taking payoffs from a professional gambler for inside tips on games. Last week, two of Donaghy's former high school classmates were sentenced to over a year in prison for their roles in the scheme. James Battista, a professional gambler and admitted drug addict, got 15 months in prison for making bets based on inside tips. Thomas Martino, the scheme's middleman, was sentenced to a year and one day for paying the referee thousands of dollars for the tips. The three men attended school together in Springfield, Pa. The league had demanded nearly $1.4 million in restitution. But the judge last week set the restitution at $217,266, to be paid jointly by the three defendants. Comments Readers are solely responsible for the content of the comments they post here. Comments are subject to the site's terms and conditions of use and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or approval of the Houston Chronicle. Readers whose comments violate the terms of use may have their comments removed or all of their content blocked from viewing by other users without notification. You must be logged in to comment. Login | Sign up

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Lamar Coaches Meet-N-Greet Headed To Port Neches Meet Lamar's newest football coaches at The Pompano Club Meet Lamar's football coaches at The Pompano Club in Port Neches on August 14. July 28, 2008 Lamar fans and supporters are invited to meet head football coach Ray Woodard and his current staff, on Thursday, August 14 at The Pompano Club in Port Neches. LU alumnus and Port Neches mayor Glenn Johnson will also be in attendance. The event will feature appetizers and a cash bar, and run from 5:30-8 p.m. The Pompano Club is located at 330 Twin City Highway in Port Neches. For more information contact the LU Athletic Development Office at 409-880-2319.

No plans right now for 3A-lower to have 4 teams enter the playoffs.

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North bests South 109-103 at THSCA all-star hoops game By SAM KHAN JR. [Hidden Content] SAN ANTONIO - Despite making a furious run in the final minutes, the South All-Stars could not overcome a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit, falling to the North All-Stars 109-103 in the 64th edition of the Texas High School Coaches Association basketball all-star game on Monday at St. Mary University's Bill Greehey Arena. The South trailed 93-76 after a dunk by North guard Phillip Colley of state champion North Crowley, before going on a 19-4 run to pull to within two points at 97-95 with 1:43 to go. A pair of free throws by Colley and a fast-break layup by Euless Trinity's Darren Houliston put the North back up by six, before Dulles guard Abel Galliguez hit a 3-pointer to cut the deficit to 101-98 with a minute remaining, but the South would not get any closer. Amarillo Palo Duro guard D'Andre Williams was named the MVP of the North squad, scoring 19 points and adding 11 assists, while San Antonio Taft's Julian Boyd was the South MVP with 27 points and 18 rebounds. Galliguez shined the brightest amongst local players - he scored 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting and added three steals. He scored 14 of his points in the second half and hit 4-of-8 from behind the 3-point arc on the night before fouling out with 41 seconds left. "This was a great way to cap off my season," said Galliguez, who averaged 11.3 points and 4.1 assists to help lead Dulles to the 5A state championship game this season. "It was an honor to be here with the rest of the all-stars." Galliguez and his twin brother Thomas are both headed to John Brown University to play college basketball. Katy Taylor's Corbin Ray also impressed in the game, scoring six points and grabbing 12 rebounds (seven offensive) for the South. The THSCA all-star festivities continue on Tuesday with the North-South all-star football game at 7:30 p.m. at the Alamodome. Twelve players from the area are scheduled to participate: Cypress Falls receiver Darius Bolden, Waller defensive lineman Eddie Brown, Stratford defensive lineman Jimmy Burge, Clements tight end Walker Dille, Cypress Ridge defensive back Royce Hill, Katy defensive back Trent Hunter, Angleton defensive back D.J. Monroe, Livingston kicker/punter Drew Nelson, Lamar Consolidated defensive back Chuck Obi, Brenham offensive lineman Luke Poehlmann, Pearland center Brian Thomas and Montgomery quarterback Xavier Webb.

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Four playoff schools in 4A For the last two seasons, the top four teams from each 5A district have qualified for the playoffs. Now the same will be true in the Class 4A playoffs, with four teams from each district qualifying instead of three. Locally, it means that four teams from the new District 20-4A - including Central, Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Livingston, Lumberton, Nederland, Ozen, Port Neches-Groves and Vidor - will earn a berth into the 2008 postseason. But don't expect the UIL to expand again, Breithaupt said. "I think we've gone about as far as we can go," he said. "If you let more than four in, you have to let 'em all in." The old playoff format remains in classes A through 3A, with three teams from each district going to the postseason. Breithaupt said he hasn't heard any proposals regarding expansion in Class 3A or lower.

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I heard about this last week. Wish Kids would think these days before doing the wrong things.

HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS – FSN Houston provides coverage of the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star basketball and football games from San Antonio next week. The telecasts will be delayed due to Houston Astros live game conflicts. The basketball game played Monday, July 28 at St. Mary’s Bill Greehey Arena will be shown on Tuesday, July 29 at noon CT, while the football game played Tuesday, July 29 at the Alamodome will be televised on Wednesday, July 30 at noon CT. Craig Way calls play-by-play of both contests and is joined by former Baylor coach Jim Haller on the basketball telecast, and former Texas A&M and Port Arthur Jefferson High School All-State wide receiver Shea Walker for the football game. Ric Renner and Leila Rahimi are sideline reporters for the football game, and Renner is the courtside reporter for the basketball telecast. The games feature the top-graduated seniors from Texas competing at the annual Texas High School Coaches Association’s Coaching School.