Stanley Cup in Florida - just plain wrong

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Not to mention in reality I cannot possibly imagine how BB (not that I care) or Hockey out of any sport could be fixed, scoring in those two sports just doesnt work like that

WWF is scripted - you'll more than likely agree with that.
It's entertainment, plain and simple, and Someone calls the shots.

NHL - One call to GM - one talk to one player (goalie or shot maker?) - even up the series.
NBA - One call to Phil - one talk to (take your pick of players to have an "off" night) series even.

Extreme John - are you saying the Black Sox never existed? It wouldn't take that much today.

It's "Entertainment" it's no longer a sport at this level.
How can they get You to Renew your Box Seats?... give them a Great show! It's an exciting game to watch, but far from being too hard not be rigged.

The Lakers are too strong I think and they didn't buy the team as much as Payton and Malone went there for very little pay to get a chance to win a championship. They look like an allstar team

Yes they do look like an All Star Team - in a Very Major Market.
Bigger picture - In LA - Ad Revenue
I very highly doubt Payton and Malone are making Less this year than before. Their contracts may say less money, but I doubt either of them left to make less just to win a championship.
(ie... Payton could have broken his ankle in the 4th week)
You don't think he this was a possiblility he thought of?

Maybe I'm getting too old and cynical LOL
Simply going to shelf all sports into the elusive "Entertainment" category... with Survivor et all... the "only if it's interesting" little watched category.

Of course all the Extreme folks speak up -
Hey, it's a great show - Have fun while it lasts!!

fyi - The Biggest threat to all pro sports is Reality TV.
I'm guessing that All Pro Sports are rethinking their marketing and sales tactics to combat this.