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Published on Friday, Oct 30, 2009
Shaq wants to get back
into law enforcement
Shaquille O'Neal is looking to continue a sideline career in law enforcement now that he's in Ohio playing for the Cavaliers.
Spokesman John O'Brien of the Cuyahoga County sheriff's office says the Cavs center has applied to become a special deputy. He would have the right to carry a gun and make arrests but not be a paid, formal employee.
O'Neal previously served roles with law-enforcement agencies in Arizona, Virginia and Florida.
The sheriff has forwarded the application to the state agency that must consider O'Neal's request. O'Neal would need 36 hours of police training and would take the Ohio police exam.
DONAGHY ACCUSATIONS — The NBA says it will review accusations by former referee Tim Donaghy that were posted online.
The NBA says it has been reassured that an investigation found Donaghy to be the only official involved in criminal conduct. The referees say they are disappointed but not surprised by his actions.
Donaghy admitted taking cash payoffs from gamblers for picks on games, including ones he officiated. He was sentenced to 15 months for conspiracy to engage in wire fraud and transmitting betting information through interstate commerce. Donaghy accuses fellow referees of misconduct in excerpts from a proposed book on http://www.deadspin.com. The publisher says it won't go forward with the book.
CONTRACTS — The Charlotte Bobcats are picking up the third-year, $1.22 million option on the contract of center Alexis Ajinca for the 2010-11 season. . . . The Toronto Raptors plan to keep Italian guard Marco Belinelli for another season. . . . The New Jersey Nets exercised contract options on starters Courtney Lee, Brook Lopez and Yi Jianlian.
— Associated Press
Shaq wants to get back
into law enforcement
Shaquille O'Neal is looking to continue a sideline career in law enforcement now that he's in Ohio playing for the Cavaliers.
Spokesman John O'Brien of the Cuyahoga County sheriff's office says the Cavs center has applied to become a special deputy. He would have the right to carry a gun and make arrests but not be a paid, formal employee.
O'Neal previously served roles with law-enforcement agencies in Arizona, Virginia and Florida.
The sheriff has forwarded the application to the state agency that must consider O'Neal's request. O'Neal would need 36 hours of police training and would take the Ohio police exam.
DONAGHY ACCUSATIONS — The NBA says it will review accusations by former referee Tim Donaghy that were posted online.
The NBA says it has been reassured that an investigation found Donaghy to be the only official involved in criminal conduct. The referees say they are disappointed but not surprised by his actions.
Donaghy admitted taking cash payoffs from gamblers for picks on games, including ones he officiated. He was sentenced to 15 months for conspiracy to engage in wire fraud and transmitting betting information through interstate commerce. Donaghy accuses fellow referees of misconduct in excerpts from a proposed book on http://www.deadspin.com. The publisher says it won't go forward with the book.
CONTRACTS — The Charlotte Bobcats are picking up the third-year, $1.22 million option on the contract of center Alexis Ajinca for the 2010-11 season. . . . The Toronto Raptors plan to keep Italian guard Marco Belinelli for another season. . . . The New Jersey Nets exercised contract options on starters Courtney Lee, Brook Lopez and Yi Jianlian.
— Associated Press
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