Shira Springer

Reporter for the Boston Globe

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In the betting scandal that rocked the NBA, former referee  Tim Donaghy  pleaded guilty of two felony charges today. Shira Springer covers basketball for the  Boston Globe .

Former Referee Pleads Guilty in NBA Betting Case

In the betting scandal that rocked the NBA, former referee Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty of two felony charges today. Shira Springer covers basketball for the Boston Globe .

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