Sport can bring out the best in us and the worst. The high-pressure world of competitive sport has been shaken over the years by a series of major scandals. Involving drugs, sex, violence, money or pure and simple cheating, these incidents have ruined reputations, fuelled suspicions and shocked loyal supporters. Highlighting some of the most memorable cases from around the world, Norman Ferguson explores both recent and historic instances of dishonesty, betrayal and outrageous unsporting behaviour. Over 35 scandals, including: How cancer-survivor Lance Armstrong deceived his fans and cheated his way to seven Tour de France victories The World Cup bidding processes that brought the FBI to FIFA s door Figure skater Tonya Harding s sinister plot to break the leg of her rival, Nancy Kerrigan
Norman Ferguson
Sports Scandals [EPUB ebook]
True Stories of Cheating, Corruption and Greed
Sports Scandals [EPUB ebook]
True Stories of Cheating, Corruption and Greed
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Língua Inglês ● Formato EPUB ● ISBN 9781783729555 ● Editora Summersdale Publishers Ltd ● Publicado 2016 ● Carregável 3 vezes ● Moeda EUR ● ID 5025724 ● Proteção contra cópia Adobe DRM
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