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Insights into Sports Cheating and Deviance Worldwide

Explore notable incidents of cheating and deviance in sports, including scandals involving famous athletes such as Maradona and Lance Armstrong. Learn about less-publicized cases like the 2000 Spanish Paralympic Basketball Team scandal and the New Orleans Saints "Bounty" controversy. Discover the story of Rosie Ruiz, who infamously cheated in the 1980 Boston Marathon. Delve into the world of sports misconduct and its impact on the integrity of competitions.

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Insights into Sports Cheating and Deviance Worldwide

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  1. Sterling Edmonds, Brendan Wharton, and Chad Samson Arcane Incidences of Deviance in Sports

  2. Cheating and Deviance Cheating occurs in many sports and sporting events throughout the world

  3. Popular Examples • Example made famous by media: Diego Maradonna, Lance Armstrong, A-Rod Some incidences are not as publicized as others …

  4. 2000 Spanish Paralympic Basketball Team Scandal • Team illegally entered the 2000 Sydney games • 10 of 12 players were not intellectually handicapped at all http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMNBXU1rP9M

  5. New Orleans Saints “Bounty” • Greg Williams caught encouraging and paying players to purposely injure their opponents • Head coach and GM also blamed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJLqcWtdfbQ

  6. Rosie Ruiz – 1980 Boston Marathon • Originally declared female winner with time of 2.5 hours • Later disqualified for taking a LARGE short cut

  7. The End • Questions or Comments?!

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