Today, it is called “tanking.” In the early 1950s, we had an enormous point-shaving, or “dumping,” scandal involving a dozen major colleges in New York City and around the country. In recent years, thanks to people like Sam Hinkie — one of the analytic gurus — we have tanking (losing unashamedly and, often, intentionally) to gain a lottery advantage. Back in the day, district attorney Frank Hogan put people in jail and dozens of players were banned for life from NBA play. The modern version, after years of embarrassment for 76er fans in Philadelphia, led to Sam Hinkie being fired. Tanking/dumping — call it what you wish — is an effort to alter the outcome of games.