Is hockey now the only sport without a major cheating scandal? (1 Viewer)

[kupcho1]

Baseball - The 1919 World Series ("Black Sox")

Basketball - NBA referee Tim Donaghy

Football - Patri*ts Superbowl(s) ???

I find it extremely interesting that of the 4 "major" sports, the only one that doesn't have a major scandal going on right now is the one that no one watches, anyway: the NHL (not that The NBA is a ratings juggernaut).

Or does Janet Gretzky and the gambling ring count?

 

[trogg78]

Baseball - The 1919 World Series ("Black Sox")

Basketball - NBA referee Tim Donaghy

Football - Patri*ts Superbowl(s) ???

I find it extremely interesting that of the 4 "major" sports, the only one that doesn't have a major scandal going on right now is the one that no one watches, anyway: the NHL (not that The NBA is a ratings juggernaut).

Or does Janet Gretzky and the gambling ring count?

I would list steriods as the major baseball cheating scandal...but the whole back sox thing might be a little closer to home for you...what are you...150?

 

[kupcho1]

Baseball - The 1919 World Series ("Black Sox")

Basketball - NBA referee Tim Donaghy

Football - Patri*ts Superbowl(s) ???

I find it extremely interesting that of the 4 "major" sports, the only one that doesn't have a major scandal going on right now is the one that no one watches, anyway: the NHL (not that The NBA is a ratings juggernaut).

Or does Janet Gretzky and the gambling ring count?

I would list steriods as the major baseball cheating scandal...but the whole back sox thing might be a little closer to home for you...what are you...150?

I'm 98. As a 10 year old I was crushed by the Black Sox scandal. I had a Shoeless Joe tobacco card that he'd autographed. I tore it up after the scandal. Probably should have saved it and sold it.Seriously, though, steriods touched on all aspects of the game. I went with a scandal that struck at the heart of the sport, the World Series.

Donaghy referreed NBA playoff games. There's been discussion that perhaps the "right" team didn't advance because of bad calls he made during playoff games.

And given the destruction of the evidence by the NFL office, there's now some thought that maybe there was a "smoking gun" related to a Patriot's SuperBowl win. Again, steroids have been used by NFL players, but the thought that there was cheating during the Super Bowl would be much, much more damaging.

I don't think that the NHL gambling ring impacted the Stanley Cup. As it stands, the hockey goons are the good guys, relatively speaking.

 

[SKribbles]

The gambling ring didn't have any effect on the games. It was just a guy (Tochett sp?) giving out some inside info.

Hockey is by far the cleanest sport when it comes steroids, scandals and cheating.

Other than the Danton thing a year or so ago there hasn't been anything more than the odd drunk driving charge or bar fight.

 

[SofaKings]

Hull's foot in the crease doesn't count?

 

[CrossEyed]

The gambling ring didn't have any effect on the games. It was just a guy (Tochett sp?) giving out some inside info.Hockey is by far the cleanest sport when it comes steroids, scandals and cheating. Other than the Danton thing a year or so ago there hasn't been anything more than the odd drunk driving charge or bar fight.

As long as you can overlook the occasional Marty McSorley/Todd Bertuzzi assault.

 

[ffldrew]

There was the Riot on Ste Catherines

Richard Riot

 

[goonsquad]

Hull's foot in the crease doesn't count?

Only in Buffalo.

 

[Bill Brasky]

The gambling ring didn't have any effect on the games. It was just a guy (Tochett sp?) giving out some inside info.Hockey is by far the cleanest sport when it comes steroids, scandals and cheating. Other than the Danton thing a year or so ago there hasn't been anything more than the odd drunk driving charge or bar fight.

As long as you can overlook the occasional Marty McSorley/Todd Bertuzzi assault.

How is that steroids, scandals, or cheating?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Hull's foot in the crease doesn't count?

NO GOAL!

 

[SKribbles]

The gambling ring didn't have any effect on the games. It was just a guy (Tochett sp?) giving out some inside info.Hockey is by far the cleanest sport when it comes steroids, scandals and cheating. Other than the Danton thing a year or so ago there hasn't been anything more than the odd drunk driving charge or bar fight.

As long as you can overlook the occasional Marty McSorley/Todd Bertuzzi assault.

A little assault doesn't bother me much when compared to dog fighting rings, rape, drug dealers, shooting up strip clubs, refs fixing games, players beating up fans and guys with 9 kids from 9 woman.

 

[Bill Brasky]

The gambling ring didn't have any effect on the games. It was just a guy (Tochett sp?) giving out some inside info.

Hockey is by far the cleanest sport when it comes steroids, scandals and cheating.

Other than the Danton thing a year or so ago there hasn't been anything more than the odd drunk driving charge or bar fight.

As long as you can overlook the occasional Marty McSorley/Todd Bertuzzi assault.

A little assault doesn't bother me much when compared to dog fighting rings, rape, drug dealers, shooting up strip clubs, refs fixing games, players beating up fans and guys with 9 kids from 9 woman.

Hockey was the original beating up fans. I don't think the OP was refering to McSorley/Bertuzzi type incidents since cheap shots/fighting happens occasionally in every sport.

 

[SKribbles]

The gambling ring didn't have any effect on the games. It was just a guy (Tochett sp?) giving out some inside info.

Hockey is by far the cleanest sport when it comes steroids, scandals and cheating.

Other than the Danton thing a year or so ago there hasn't been anything more than the odd drunk driving charge or bar fight.

As long as you can overlook the occasional Marty McSorley/Todd Bertuzzi assault.

A little assault doesn't bother me much when compared to dog fighting rings, rape, drug dealers, shooting up strip clubs, refs fixing games, players beating up fans and guys with 9 kids from 9 woman.

Hockey was the original beating up fans. I don't think the OP was refering to McSorley/Bertuzzi type incidents since cheap shots/fighting happens occasionally in every sport.

When was the last time it happened? As far as I can remember was the Bruins back in the 70's I think.

 

[posty]

I would think a canceled season would be much more worse than some cheating...

 

[Bill Brasky]

The gambling ring didn't have any effect on the games. It was just a guy (Tochett sp?) giving out some inside info.

Hockey is by far the cleanest sport when it comes steroids, scandals and cheating.

Other than the Danton thing a year or so ago there hasn't been anything more than the odd drunk driving charge or bar fight.

As long as you can overlook the occasional Marty McSorley/Todd Bertuzzi assault.

A little assault doesn't bother me much when compared to dog fighting rings, rape, drug dealers, shooting up strip clubs, refs fixing games, players beating up fans and guys with 9 kids from 9 woman.

Hockey was the original beating up fans. I don't think the OP was refering to McSorley/Bertuzzi type incidents since cheap shots/fighting happens occasionally in every sport.

When was the last time it happened? As far as I can remember was the Bruins back in the 70's I think.

That doesn't count?

 

[SKribbles]

I would think a canceled season would be much more worse than some cheating...

Would baseball fans in small markets endure a lost season so that their teams could compete Yankees / Mets / Red Sox? It was necessary.

 

[Usual21]

Hockey's not one of the 4 major's anymore. As much as I don't like to admit it, the "sport" of Nascar is probably #4 now.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

The gambling ring didn't have any effect on the games. It was just a guy (Tochett sp?) giving out some inside info.

Hockey is by far the cleanest sport when it comes steroids, scandals and cheating.

Other than the Danton thing a year or so ago there hasn't been anything more than the odd drunk driving charge or bar fight.

As long as you can overlook the occasional Marty McSorley/Todd Bertuzzi assault.

A little assault doesn't bother me much when compared to dog fighting rings, rape, drug dealers, shooting up strip clubs, refs fixing games, players beating up fans and guys with 9 kids from 9 woman.

Hockey was the original beating up fans. I don't think the OP was refering to McSorley/Bertuzzi type incidents since cheap shots/fighting happens occasionally in every sport.

When was the last time it happened? As far as I can remember was the Bruins back in the 70's I think.

Tie Domi

 

[B-Deep]

hockey, a major sport!

HA!

HA HA HA!!!!!

too damn funny

if the finals can not get better ratings than the home improvement network you are NOT a major sport

 

[Gamblor]

The gambling ring didn't have any effect on the games. It was just a guy (Tochett sp?) giving out some inside info.

Hockey is by far the cleanest sport when it comes steroids, scandals and cheating.

Other than the Danton thing a year or so ago there hasn't been anything more than the odd drunk driving charge or bar fight.

As long as you can overlook the occasional Marty McSorley/Todd Bertuzzi assault.

A little assault doesn't bother me much when compared to dog fighting rings, rape, drug dealers, shooting up strip clubs, refs fixing games, players beating up fans and guys with 9 kids from 9 woman.

Hockey was the original beating up fans. I don't think the OP was refering to McSorley/Bertuzzi type incidents since cheap shots/fighting happens occasionally in every sport.

When was the last time it happened? As far as I can remember was the Bruins back in the 70's I think.

Tie Domi

 

[SKribbles]

The gambling ring didn't have any effect on the games. It was just a guy (Tochett sp?) giving out some inside info.

Hockey is by far the cleanest sport when it comes steroids, scandals and cheating.

Other than the Danton thing a year or so ago there hasn't been anything more than the odd drunk driving charge or bar fight.

As long as you can overlook the occasional Marty McSorley/Todd Bertuzzi assault.

A little assault doesn't bother me much when compared to dog fighting rings, rape, drug dealers, shooting up strip clubs, refs fixing games, players beating up fans and guys with 9 kids from 9 woman.

Hockey was the original beating up fans. I don't think the OP was refering to McSorley/Bertuzzi type incidents since cheap shots/fighting happens occasionally in every sport.

When was the last time it happened? As far as I can remember was the Bruins back in the 70's I think.

Tie Domi

When the fan fell onto Domi in the penalty box and Domi didn't even hit him?Spraying water on a fan != beating him up

 

[SKribbles]

hockey, a major sport!HA!HA HA HA!!!!!too damn funnyif the finals can not get better ratings than the home improvement network you are NOT a major sport

Who really cares if it is considered a major sport? Does that mean I'm not allowed to enjoy it because Americans don't like it? Go ahead and watch your cars make left turns all day.

 

[kupcho1]

I would think a canceled season would be much more worse than some cheating...

Would baseball fans in small markets endure a lost season so that their teams could compete Yankees / Mets / Red Sox?

I'd endure multiple lost seasons in order to achieve a competitive balance in baseball. It's a mess. Hockey has fixed its labor problem. Sure, there may be a few years in the Versus wilderness, but it will be back on ESPN within a few years.

 

[B-Deep]

hockey, a major sport!HA!HA HA HA!!!!!too damn funnyif the finals can not get better ratings than the home improvement network you are NOT a major sport

Who really cares if it is considered a major sport? Does that mean I'm not allowed to enjoy it because Americans don't like it? Go ahead and watch your cars make left turns all day.

absolutely not, enjoy it!but not being a major sport kind of invalidates the question, which asks about major sports.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

but not being a major sport kind of invalidates the question, which asks about major sports.

which other major professional team sport generates more revenue than the NHL?

 

[SKribbles]

I would think a canceled season would be much more worse than some cheating...

Would baseball fans in small markets endure a lost season so that their teams could compete Yankees / Mets / Red Sox?

I'd endure multiple lost seasons in order to achieve a competitive balance in baseball. It's a mess. Hockey has fixed its labor problem. Sure, there may be a few years in the Versus wilderness, but it will be back on ESPN within a few years.

You are correct. I don't really give a crap about who broadcasts the game in the states... I'm just praying for the day that Cole/Neal retire.

 

[Gamblor]

hockey, a major sport!HA!HA HA HA!!!!!too damn funnyif the finals can not get better ratings than the home improvement network you are NOT a major sport

Who really cares if it is considered a major sport? Does that mean I'm not allowed to enjoy it because Americans don't like it? Go ahead and watch your cars make left turns all day.

absolutely not, enjoy it!but not being a major sport kind of invalidates the question, which asks about major sports.

Like it or not - hockey is considered a major sport by the majority of North American sports media.

 

[kupcho1]

hockey, a major sport!

HA!

HA HA HA!!!!!

too damn funny

if the finals can not get better ratings than the home improvement network you are NOT a major sport

Who really cares if it is considered a major sport? Does that mean I'm not allowed to enjoy it because Americans don't like it? Go ahead and watch your cars make left turns all day.

absolutely not, enjoy it!but not being a major sport kind of invalidates the question, which asks about major sports.

If you read the question correctly, I'm asking: "Is hockey now the only sport without a major cheating scandal?"

ps - you may dyslexic be.

 

[kupcho1]

I would think a canceled season would be much more worse than some cheating...

... or fiance cold-cocking, or child beating ...

Oh wait a minute. No, a canceled season would not be worse than any of that.