Sports Scandals

by Laura Finley; Jeffrey J. Fountain Peter Finley

  26. Bonds gets call from Bush, ripped by tabloids. (2007, August 9). Associated Press. Retrieved August 11, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  27. Collier, Gene. (2007, August 9). It's history: The chase is over: Bonds hit no. 756-while many points are moot, the debate over the San Francisco slugger's status has only just begun. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, p. D1.

  28. Klapisch, Bob. (2007, August 9). Hank strikes out: Aaron's video tribute doesn't mask his insincerity toward baseball's all-time lie king. The Record (Bergen County, NJ), p. S01. 29. Connolly. (2007).

  30. Springer, Steve. (2007, August 8). Bonds slugs home run no. 756 to pass Aaron.Los Angeles Times, p. A1.

  31. O'Neill, Dan. (2007, September 18). Fashion maven seeks input on future of 756th home run ball. St. Louis Post-Dispatch, p. D2.

  CHAPTER 3

  1. Cook, William A. (2005). The Louisville Grays scandal of 1877: The taint of gambling at the dawn of the National League. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co.

  2. Ibid.

  3. Linder, Douglas. (2001). The Black Sox trial: An account. Retrieved August 30, 2007, from www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/blacksox/blacksoxaccount.html.

  4. Italie, Hillel. (1989, September 3). Black Sox gambling scandal was part of times. Houston Chronicle, p. 7.

  5. Linder. (2001).

  6. Ibid.

  7. Daly, Dan. (2007, July 24). Not exactly a novel concept: Donaghy scandal like NFL in '46. Washington Times, p. C1.

  8. Lomax, Michael E. (2002). ''Detrimental to the league.'' Gambling and the governance of professional football, 1946-1963. Journal of Sport History 29(2), p. 303.

  9. Fignone, Albert J. (1989). Gambling and college basketball: The scandal of 1951. Journal of Sport History 16(1), p. 44-61.

  10. Goldstein Joe. (2003, November 19). Explosion: 1951 scandals threaten college hoops. ESPN Classic [online version]. Retrieved August 30, 2007, from espn.go.com/classic/s/basketball_scandals_explosion.html, para. 36.

  11. Isaacs, Neil D. (2001). You bet your life: The burdens of gambling. Lexington: University Press of Kentucky.

  12. Tulane star confesses he was paid by coaches. (1985, April 5). Seattle Times, p. E1.

  13. Tulane scandal: 8 indicted, coaches quit. (1985 April 5). San Francisco Chronicle, p. 69.

  14. Lovinger, Jay. (2002). The gospel according to ESPN. New York: Hyperion, p. 75.

  15. Ibid., p. 76.

  16. Neff, Craig, and Lieber, Jill. (1989, April 3). Rose's grim vigil: As gambling charges-and the media-engulf him, Pete Rose awaited his fate. Sports Illustrated, p. 52.

  17. Brioso, Cesar, and Barzalai, Peter. (n.d.). The Rose Scandal. USA Today [online version]. Retrieved September 21, 2007, from usatoday.com.

  18. Lieber, Jill, and Neff, Craig. (1989, July 3). The case against Pete Rose. Sports Illustrated, p. 20.

  19. Voisin, Ailene. (1993, June 5). Mike's mess: Jordan says book's claims ''preposterous''-Bull breaks his silence, denies gambling losses. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, p. D1.

  20. Ibid., p. D1.

  21. Brubaker, Bill. (1993, October 9). Jordan is cleared in probe: No betting violations uncovered by NBA. Washington Post, p. G1.

  22. Lane, Wendy E. (1995, December 18). ''I'm Back''-Jordan returns and rules again. Retrieved August 16, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  23. Bisher, Furman. (1993, October 15). Maybe Jordan's decision wasn't totally his own. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, p. C1.

  24. Attner, Paul. (1993, October 18). Retired or just tired? In retirement, Michael Jordan may find the challenge he needs: To reclaim his position as the best ever. The Sporting News, p. 29.

  25. Ibid., p. 29.

  26. Jordan tells ''60 Minutes'' he was ''stupid'' about gambling. (2005, October 19). Associated Press. Retrieved August 16, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  27. Dedman, Bill. (1998, December 4). College football: 4 are indicted in Northwestern football scandal. New York Times, p. D1.

  28. Gerstner, Joanne C. (1998, December 14). Northwestern cases: It ''can happen anywhere''-time, academic focus temper ''embarrassment.'' USA Today, p. 10C.

  29. Mueller, Mark, Crittenden, Jules, and Ford, Beverly. (1996, November 14). Suspended BC player says betting more widespread. Boston Herald, p. 34.

  30. Ryan, Bob. (1996, November 7). BC will pay the price for inexcusable acts. Boston Globe, p. E1.

  31. Ex-Arizona State player writes about point-shaving. (1998, November 5). Associated Press. Retrieved June 13, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  32. Ibid.

  33. Miller Eric, and Wagner, Dennis. (1997, December 7). ASU's player gambling debt tied to point-shaving scandal. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, p. D15.

  34. Okimoto, Jolyn. (1999, June 22). Five men sentenced in college basketball point shaving scandal. Associated Press. Retrieved June 13, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  35. Rushlo, Michelle. (1999, November 16). Former ASU player sentenced to one year for point shaving. Associated Press. Retrieved June 13, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  36. O'Keeffe, Michael. (2000, May 22). Seeking another shot: Isaac Burton, NBA hopeful. Daily News (New York), p. 67.

  37. Wesch, Hank. (2002, November 2). Pick six betting scandal is cup of worms: Racing officials from N.Y. to Arcadia aim to restore confidence. San Diego Union-Tribune, p. D1.

  38. Fitzgerald, Jim. (2003, March 21). Pick six defendants sentenced. Times Union, p. C3.

  39. Eng, Richard. (2003, March 28). Pick six tales add to racing's rich lore. Las Vegas Review-Journal, p. 9C.

  40. Fitzgerald. (2003), p. C3.

  41. Finley, Bill. (2003, October 29). Winner of the pick six may now go to a track. New York Times, p. D2.

  42. Anderson, Rick. (2003, December 10). Neuheisel returns the kick. Seattle Weekly. Retrieved August 11, 2007, from seattleweekly.com/2003-12-10/news/neuheisel-returns-the-kick.php.

  43. Korte, Tim. (2005, February 8). Neuheisel lawyer explores UW's different accounts of why coach was fired. Associated Press. Retrieved July 11, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  44. Withers, Bud. (2005, January 11). Lawsuit vs. UW headed to trial: Neuheisel suing for wrongful termination-Attempt to have case dismissed fails. Seattle Times, p. D1.

  45. Ibid., p. D1.

  46. Ibid., p. D1.

  47. Korte. (2005, March 8).

  48. Ibid.

  49. Anderson. (2003, December 10).

  50. Jasner, Phil. (2007, August 21). Reffing degrading: Two former striped shirts say officiating needs overhaul. Philadelphia Daily News, p. 70.

  51. Dilbeck, Steve. (2007, August 17). Whole truth shall set NBA free. Daily News (New York), p. S1.

  52. Perkins, Dave. (2007, August 21). If NBA ref sings, Stern will hang. Toronto Star, p. S1.

  53. Telander, Rick. (2007, August 19). It's guilt by association: With disgraced Donaghy ready to provide info about other refs to the Feds, Stern's NBA finds itself in PR nightmare. Chicago Sun-Times, p. A85.

  54. Smallwood, John. (2007, August 21). If other refs gambled, that's a foul situation. Knight Ridder Tribune News Service. Retrieved August 22, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  55. Smith, Sam. (2007, October 25). New rules for NBA referees: Can make some trips to casinos, officials disclosed. Chicago Tribune [online version]. Retrieved November 16, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  56. Dilbeck. (2007).

  CHAPTER 4

  1. Adams doubles suit vs. Boggs. (1988, August 26). Chicago Sun-Times, p. 111.

  2. Wade Boggs affair: Adams tells tales of infidelity, racism, superstition in Penthouse article on life with Red Sox slugger. (1989, February 23) Austin American Statesman, p. C3.

  3. Howard, Johnette. (1993, June 7). Olson's battle has yet to be won. Washington Post, p. C3.

  4. Ibid.

  5. Dell'Apa, Frank. (1991, February 7). Kiam offers an apology: Joke about Olson causes furor. Boston Globe, p. 45.

  6. Brown, Curt. (1
993, May 31). Reporter still feels pain of harassment: Patriots locker room episode continues to haunt Lisa Olson. Star Tribune, p. 1C.

  7. Ibid.

  8. Shuster, Rachel. (1993, June 1). Locker room still a battleground for female journalists. USA Today, p. C3.

  9. Lowenkron, H. (1992, July 10). Supporters of Mike Tyson say the former heavyweight champion is in prison for rape because justice is different for black men than white men. Associated Press. Retrieved June 21, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  10. Ibid.

  11. Ibid.

  12. Ibid.

  13. Ibid.

  14. Ibid.

  15. Jones, K. (1992, February 12). The Independent (London), p. 30.

  16. Albert gets 12-month suspended sentence in hotel room attack. (1997, October 24). CNN. Retrieved June 29, 2007, http://edition.cnn.com/US/9710/24/albert/index.html.

  17. Jones. (1992).

  18. Bunn, Curtis. (2000, October 28). Falcons' fall can be traced to Robinson. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, p. 2C.

  19. Freeman, Mike. (1999, February 2). Robinson's arrest looms larger after the Falcons' defeat. New York Times, p. D1.

  20. Heath, Thomas. (1999, February 1). Falcons' Robinson opts to play despite arrest: Coach Reeves left decision to veteran safety. Washington Post, p. D7.

  21. O' Brien, S. (2004, February 18). University of Colorado football sex scandal. CNN American Morning. Retrieved June 29, 2007, from http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0402/18/ltm.03.html.

  22. Ibid.

  23. Sixth rape allegation surfaces at CU. (2004, February 20). CNN.com. Retrieved June 29, 2007, from http://edition.cnn.com.2004/US/Central/02-19/colorado.football.

  24. Jacobson, J. (2004, February 10). A scandal at the U. of Colorado at Boulder points to nationwide problems in recruiting. Chronicle of Higher Education 50(25), A33.

  25. Chernus, I. (2004, February 21). Football and sex at Colorado: The real scandal Common Dreams News Center. Retrieved April 2, 2007, from www.commondreams.org/cgi-bin/print.cgififile¼/views04/0221-05.htm.

  26. Jacobson. (2004).

  27. Complete text of Kobe Bryant's statement. (2004, September 1). CourtTV.com. Retrieved June 29, 2007, from www.courtv.com/trials/bryant/090104-statement.html.

  28. Navarro, M. (2006, December 8). Easterling charged with sex crime. Miami Herald. Retrieved July 11, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  29. Collings, B. (2006, December 8). Miami prep back arrested: Antwain Easterling's status for the Class 6A final against Lake Brantley is in doubt. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved July 11, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  30. Gordon, J. (2007, June 13). The Anti-fan: What's the ''glory of football'' worth? Santa Fe New Mexican, p. B1.

  31. deLuzuriaga, T. (2007, July 10). Sex scandal could sink Northwestern football. Miami Herald, pp. 1, 5B.

  32. Ibid., p. 5B.

  33. Ibid.

  34. Acquitted of rape, Neal returns to court. (2005, December 21). Associated Press. Retrieved June 12, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  35. Smith, S. (2006, January 10). La Salle's bigwigs won't accept blame but deserve shame. Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved June 12, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  36. La Salle faces sanctions for handling of alleged sex assaults. (2006, December 20). Associated Press. Retrieved June 12, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  37. Leonard, J. (2007, July 9). Pressler finds a better life after Duke: Ex-Blue Devils coach survives the scandal that almost ruined his career. Contra Costa Times. Retrieved August 9, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  38. Reitman, S. (2006, June 1). Sex and scandal at Duke. Rolling Stone [online edition]. Retrieved April 2, 2007, from www.rollingstone.com/news/story/10464110/sex_scandal_at_duke.

  CHAPTER 5

  1. Gregorian, V. (2004, August 1). Poor sports are as old as the games. St. Louis-Dispatch, p. A1.

  2. Swezey, Christian. (2005, December 10). Dark days for the black knights in ''Codebreakers,'' the cheating scandal that shook Army. Washington Post, p. C7.

  3. Trouble at West Point. (1951, August 13). Time [online version]. Retrieved September 27, 2007, from www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,889147,00.htm, para. 9.

  4. Deford, Frank. (2000, November 13). Code breakers: Fifty years ago Red Blaik's football powerhouse at Army was decimated by the loss of players who violated the military academy's honor code-but who really acted dishonorably? Sports Illustrated 93(20).

  5. Capozzi, Joe. (2001, October 1). Shattered shot fifty years later, fallout fractures friendship between Thomson, Branca. Palm Beach (Florida) Post, p. 1C.

  6. Li, David. (2002, July 29). '51 Giants come clean-Admit to sign-stealing scheme. New York Post, p. 62.

  7. Kelley, Steve. (2001, July 9). It was a cheap shot heard round the world. Seattle Times, p. D1.

  8. Ibid.

  9. Ibid.

  10. Li. (2002), p. 62.

  11. Neyer, Rob. (2001, September 27). It ain't cheatin' if you don't get caught. ESPN Classic [online version]. Retrieved August 18, 2007, from espn.go.com/classic/s/neyer_on%20_shot.html.

  12. Neyer, Rob. (2001, September 27). It ain't cheatin' if you don't get caught. ESPN Classic [online version]. Retrieved August 18, 2007, from espn.go.com/classic/s/neyer_on%20_shot.html.

  13. Heller, Dick. (2003, April 21). Ruiz ended up as big loser in '80 Boston Marathon ruse. Washington Times, p. C12.

  14. Leavy, Jane. (1980, April 27). The saga of Rosie Ruiz: Saga of Rosie Ruiz unfolds with bitter confrontation. Washington Post, p. N1.

  15. Ibid.

  16. Amdur, Neil. (1981, April 2). Rosie Ruiz: It's been the longest year. New York Times, p. B13.

  17. Nearman, Steve. (1998, April 26). Ready or not Boston, here comes Rosie Ruiz. Washington Times, p. C12.

  18. Gareau gets to hear the cheers. (2005, April 19). Boston Herald, p. M17.

  19. Ibid.

  20. Heller, Dick. (2003, April 21). Ruiz ended up as big loser in '80 Boston Marathon ruse. Washington Times, p. C12.

  21. Thompson, Rich. (2007, April 16). Officials ensure cheaters never win. Boston Herald, p. 70.

  22. Amdur. (1981), p. B13.

  23. Ibid.

  24. Jenkins, Chris. (2000, April 18). Marathon organizers keeping the tabs on their runners: ChampionChip finds cheaters, posts results. USA Today, p. 16C.

  25. Lota, Louinn. (1996, February 19). Computer timing chips to be used in first major U.S. marathon. Associated Press. Retrieved July 6, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  26. Asher, Mark. (1987, February 26). NCAA cancels SMU's 1987 football. Washington Post, p. A1.

  27. Ibid.

  28. Ibid.

  29. Wangrin, Mark. (2007, March 3). The last word: SMU's ''death penalty'' revisited. San Antonio Express-News, p. 14C.

  30. Farrey, Tom. (2001, November 28). NCAA's once-rabid watchdog loses its bite. ESPN College Football [online version]. Retrieved August 24, 2007, from espn.go.com/ncf/s/2001/1126/1284940.html.

  31. Heuser, John. (2003, May 9). NCAA blasts Michigan for violations: School plans to appeal additional postseason ban. Grand Rapids Press, p. B1.

  32. Webber's community service includes reading to kids. (2004, August 6). Grand Rapids Press, p. D3.

  33. Gone but not forgotten: Fab five brought glory and ''shame'' to Michigan. (2007, February 11). Grand Rapids Press, p. D8.

  34. Heuser, John. (2003, May 9). NCAA blasts Michigan for violations: School plans to appeal additional postseason ban. Grand Rapids Press, p. B1.

  35. Gone but not forgotten. (2007), p. D8.

  36. Little league world series title voided. (1992, September 24). Facts on File World News Digest, p. 719.

  37. Little league goes easy on the kids. (1992, November 15). New York Times, section 8, p. 10.

  38. Ibid.

  39. McCoy, Hal. (1994, July 23). Indians ''batgate'' a comedy of amateur skullduggery.

  Dayton Daily News, p. 3D.

  40.
Nightengale, Bob. (1995, October 19). Belle bat caper finally solved. The Sporting News, p. 4B.

  41. McCoy. (1994).

  42. Ibid.

  43. One of Belle's biggest capers came in Chicago. (1996, November 19). Associated Press, Retrieved June 12, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  44. Willon, Phil and Metz, Kevin. (1994, December 10). Law firm clears FSU officials: The NCAA plans to review the findings, which indicts Seminole players and booster. Tampa Tribune, Sports section, p. 1.

  45. Ibid.

  46. Johnston, Joey. (2005, November 25). Memorable quotes. Tampa Tribune, Sports section, p. 6.

  47. Ibid.

  48. Ibid.

  49. Rubin, Adam. (2002, August 25). Bought and sold: Coaches pay price for peddling prep star Albert Means. Daily News (New York), p. 102.

  50. Baird, Woody. (2005, February 1). Former Michigan State coach testifies he was told of recruiting payoff. Associated Press. Retrieved July 12, 2007, from LexisNexis Academic database.

  51. Barnhart, Tony. (2005, January 30). College football on trial: Stakes, drama in booster case-outcome of trial could affect parties across spectrum of college athletics Atlanta-Journal Constitution, p. 1D.

  52. Seymour Jr., Add, and Billeaud, Jacques. (1999, September 28). UT under a cloud: School launches probe into alleged plagiarism. News Sentinel, p. A1.

  53. ESPN alleges UT academic fraud, cover-up: Dickey says players are out until probe is complete. (1999, September 27). News Sentinel, p. A1.

  54. Billeaud, Jacques, and Seymour Jr., Add. (2000, February 6). NCAA told UT athletic tutoring still out of control: English professor says problems unresolved. News Sentinel, p. A1.

  55. Ibid.

  56. Lundy, Gary. (2002, May 22). 2000 UT probe likely to fade. Commercial Appeal (Memphis), p. D4.

  57. Minnesota dismisses academic counselor. (1999, June 19). Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, p. C10.

  58. Becker, Bob. (2001, September 5). Level of deceit shocking: Too bad adults involved can't be more severely punished. Grand Rapids Press, p. C1.

  59. Ibid., p. C1.

  60. Cala, Andres. (2001, August 31). Answers expected today concerning Almonte's age. South Bend Tribune, p. B6.