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“An exhaustively researched book threatening to overturn some comfortable assumptions about the NBA’s referee scandal…[Gaming the Game] delivers the intrigue you’d expect from a true crime thriller” ESPN.com’s True Hoop
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Joseph Santaguida, 81, lawyer and defender of of reputed Philly mob associates, dies from the coronavirus
Readers of Black Brothers, Inc.: The Violent Rise and Fall of Philadelphia’s Black Mafia (Milo 2005/07) are familiar with legendary defense attorney Joseph Santaguida, who
19th Annual BWAA Writing Award Winners
I was happy to serve as one of the judges for this year’s Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) “Bernie Awards”, honoring outstanding writing in
“Black Brothers, Inc.: The Violent Rise and Fall of Philadelphia’s Black Mafia” now available as an audiobook
I have been asked many times the last decade-plus about an audio version of Black Brothers, Inc.: The Violent Rise and Fall of Philadelphia’s Black Mafia.
On Malcolm X and Philadelphia’s Black Mafia
Back when I used to lecture frequently about Philly’s Black Mafia, I would often get questions about Malcolm X and whether he had anything to
VICE Sports piece featuring Jimmy Battista on the NBA betting scandal
As I type in late February 2020, this VICE Sports piece featuring former pro gambler Jimmy Battista (of NBA betting scandal infamy) has been viewed 1,592,424 times
Why Former NBA Referee Tim Donaghy is Disreputable
Why former nba referee tim donaghy is disreputable In late 2019, I was asked if I “hated” Tim Donaghy following my ongoing criticisms of his media
Sports media is willingly allowing its audiences to be suckered by former NBA referee Tim Donaghy (again) and Philly’s Mike Missanelli is Exhibit A
As someone then deep into the research and writing about the 2003-07 NBA betting scandal, I purchased former NBA referee Tim Donaghy’s book when it
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali with Philly Black Mafia heavyweights Nudie Mims and Shamdsud-din Ali
I recently came across this amazing photo (via@ meccapolis IG). Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is flanked (l-r) by Philly Black Mafia legends Shamsud-din Ali and
Appearance on VSIN’s A Numbers Game with Gill Alexander
Anyone who has followed the NBA betting scandal story the last decade, especially those who have paid attention to my work on the subject, knows
Fresno City Council votes to move forward toward funding incentive program for gang members
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