Diego Maradona’s 'Hand of God' Goal (1986)
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Maradona's infamous handball goal during the World Cup quarter-final against England sparked outrage.
Tonya Harding & Nancy Kerrigan Scandal (1994)
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The shocking attack on Kerrigan, orchestrated by Harding’s associates, remains a notorious sports scandal.
The 1919 Black Sox Scandal
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Eight Chicago White Sox players were accused of intentionally losing the World Series in exchange for money from gamblers.
Lance Armstrong Doping Scandal
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Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles after admitting to using performance-enhancing drugs.
Mike Tyson Bites Evander Holyfield’s Ear (1997)
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Tyson's ear-biting incident during a boxing match shocked the sports world.
The 2002 Olympic Figure Skating Scandal
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A judging controversy led to a gold medal tie in pairs figure skating, sparking accusations of corruption.
Deflategate (2015)
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The New England Patriots and Tom Brady were accused of using underinflated footballs during the AFC Championship Game.
Zinedine Zidane’s Headbutt (2006)
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Zidane’s headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the World Cup final led to his ejection in his final match.
The Malice at the Palace (2004)
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A massive brawl between NBA players and fans during a Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers game stunned the sports community.
The Munich Massacre (1972)
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The tragic kidnapping and murder of Israeli athletes by terrorists during the Munich Olympics horrified the world.
Tiger Woods’ Infidelity Scandal (2009)
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Woods’ personal life became a media frenzy after revelations of numerous extramarital affairs.
The Steroid Era in Baseball
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The use of performance-enhancing drugs by stars like Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire tainted baseball’s legacy.
South Africa Rugby’s Apartheid Controversy (1981)
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The Springbok rugby team’s tour in New Zealand sparked protests against apartheid.
Ben Johnson’s Olympic Doping Scandal (1988)
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Johnson was stripped of his 100m gold medal after testing positive for steroids at the Seoul Olympics. –
Colin Kaepernick’s National Anthem Protest (2016)
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Kaepernick’s decision to kneel during the national anthem in protest of racial injustice sparked a national debate.