Famous sports scandals
Former Penn State Coach Joe Paterno, right, and other top Penn State officials hushed up child sex abuse allegation against Jerry Sandusky more than a decade ago for fear of bad publicity, allowing Sandusky to prey on other youngsters, according to a scathing internal report issued by former FBI director Louis Freeh. (Paul Vathis / Associated Press)
Bobby Petrino was fired in April 2012 by the University of Arkansas after a motorcycle accident and subsequent revelation of an extramarital affair. (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)
The NFL suspended New Orleans Coach Sean Payton for the 2012 season because of the team’s bounty program that targeted opposing players. (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)
Lose on purpose? Eight female badminton players were kicked out of the London Olympics, accused of trying to win a gold medal by losing. The players allegedly tanked some of their matches to gain a more favorable draw going forward.
More on the badminton scandal: It was an “evening of shame.” (Andres Leighton / Associated Press)
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Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose, who was banned for gambling in 1989, has talked about having his suspension lifted, but he has not made a formal request to acting the commissioner’s office. (Allen Steele / Allsport)
Cyclist Floyd Landis was stripped of his victory in the 2006 Tour de France after a positive doping test. (Gero Breloer / EPA)
Heavyweight fighter Mike Tyson chomped down on Evander Holyfield’s right ear during a 1997 showdown in Las Vegas, leading to his disqualification. (Jack Smith / Associated Press)
