10 Athletes That Shamed An Entire Nation

VOICE OVER: Tom Aglio WRITTEN BY: Cillian Cunningham

From doping scandals to criminal charges, these athletes went from heroes to villains in the blink of an eye. Join us as we count down infamous sports figures whose actions tarnished not just their own reputations, but brought shame to entire countries! Our countdown includes Diego Maradona, Lance Armstrong, Oscar Pistorius and more! We examine shocking falls from grace like O.J. Simpson's murder trial, Sun Yang's drug test sabotage, and Chris Benoit's horrific crimes. Whether it was Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick, Mike Tyson's ear bite, or Luis Suarez's biting incidents, these athletes' controversies transcended sports. What do you think was the biggest fall from grace in sporting history? Let us know in the comments. read more...

10 Athletes That Shamed An Entire Nation

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