10 non-sporting moments in sport

All these athletes broke the rules, and faced with the consequences. We focused on the bad behavior and violence during or after sporting events that made our jaws otvisnut.

№10: Bill Romanowski and Monday night football (1997)

It was not his first quarrel, and not the last. Nevertheless Denver Bronco midfielder spat in the face of George. George. Stokes, after the latter allegedly incited Bill. The incident raised the question of racism, as Stokes was an African-American, and Romanowski not.

№9: shoe incident, hockey (1979)

Fighting - a common thing in hockey. But even for such a cruel sport brawl involving defender Boston Bruins and New York Rangers fan was out of the ordinary. In order to catch the viewer's team had to jump into the stands. But the most shocking was that Mike Milbury threw his shoes at the fleeing, the result - the removal and fines.

№8: Attack on Nancy Kerrigan, figure skating (1994)

Despite the fact that the competition at the Olympic Games is quite tough, such a situation is beyond the scope. To increase your chances of winning in the games, Tonya Harding Nancy Kerrigan plotted to remove from the list of participants of the Olympiad. After a foot injury in training by being clubbed, Kerrigan could not participate in the competition. But in the end Harding were indicted for conspiracy in the attack.

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№7: Roberto Alomar and the incident with spit, baseball (1996)

He may be one of the most talented players of second base, but we have to keep yourself in their hands. In 1996, game against the Blue Jays, Roberto Alomar spat in the face of Judge John Hirshbeku. Although the player Baltimore Orioles and claimed that he had heard from the judge racist comments Alomar activity was suspended for five games. The two men faced off in the end

№6: fraud Boston Marathon, Running (1980)

April 21, 1980 Ruiz won the Boston Marathon in the women's category. Her time was the fastest women in the history of the Boston Marathon. However, according to witnesses, Ruiz made it to the finish line on the subway and went to a distance of eight meters to the finish. Although the Ruiz denied the fraud, it still was disqualified and the victory gave Jacqueline Gareau, who came second. After the scandals associated with Rosie Ruiz, the organizers of the marathon have made mandatory the use of chips.

№5: Luis Suarez and bite, football (2013)

Though Liverpool player and has been charged with abuse of racist statements against Patricia Evry from Manchester United in 2011, this aggressive behavior occurred two years later. During a match of the Premier League, Luis Suarez bit into the player Chelsea Branislav Ivanovic. Instead of the standard 3 games, Suarez had to miss the whole ten games of the serious nature of his actions.

№4: The Dark History of a "white socks" Baseball (1919)

The scandal was so serious that the related athlete disqualified for life. Due to lack of money, despite the frequent victories White Sox, baseball eight per large profits have conspired to surrender the final series of games against an opponent.

№3: Tyson vs. Holyfield 2, boxing (1997)

Mike Tyson already had a reputation as a wild and crazy boxer, but in 1997 in a rematch against Evander Holyfield, he surpassed himself. Over time, the fight Tyson bit the ear opponent not once, but twice! After the disqualification of a boxer later stated that it was the action in response to the uncommitted headers Holyfield.

№2: Anger in the palace, basketball (2004)

Although the fight between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons began on the site, it quickly became known as the most unfortunate brawl in NBA history when she went into the stands. Once the audience threw a drink in the Ron Artest, professional basketball players and fans just brutalized and began to fight with each other. As a result, nine athletes were barred from the games (a total of about 146), several have been convicted. Against five fans also were prosecuted.

№1: Zinedine Zidane butted Marco Materazzi, football (2006)

This happened during the French return to the World Cup finals in 2006, when Zidane, seemingly for no reason at all, rammed the chest Marco Materazzi. Zidane was sent off and Italy won on penalties. It was later revealed that the Italian player mocked and insulted Zidane's. Although this behavior is not justified, but it should be noted that the game was played for the cup and nerves were all on edge.