"Cheaters Never Prosper"  Well, sometimes they DO, until they get caught!    Cheaters in Sports

"Cheaters Never Prosper" Well, sometimes they DO, until they get caught! Cheaters in Sports

Some people will do anything to win. That's why sports competitions need referees and other officials who will examine the behaviours and actions of competitors to see if they've done something to try to get an illegal edge. Let's examine 25 examples of a lack of integrity in sports. How many of these legendary cheaters do you remember?

In 1994, what NCAA basketball team was discovered to have engaged in a point shaving scandal?

In 1987, which MLB pitcher was found to have an emery board in his pocket during a game to 'doctor' the baseballs?

In what sport is Hansie Cronje a known cheater?

What New York Yankees pitcher was found to have been cheating by having pine tar on his neck?

What NCAA football team won a game in 1990 by actually getting 5 downs (instead of 4 from inside the 10 yard line)) to get a touchdown late in the game?

In what sport is David Robertson a known cheater?

In what sport is Tim Donaghy a known cheater?

In what sport is Gaylord Perry a known cheater?

Which of these home run hitters were either suspected to be or proven to be on steroids?

In what sport is Park Si Hun a known cheater?

Which of these Hall of Fame baseball legends was known as a notorious cheater who, among other things, often tripped base runners?

What MLB team had a group of players conspire to intentionally lose the World Series?

Which of these NCAA basketball teams was discovered to have been 'Point Shaving' in 1951?

In 2000, what nation featured an entire team of healthy men pretend to be disabled to win a gold medal in basketball at the Special Olympics?

In the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, what did a German high jumper named Hermann do to cheat?

What NCAA basketball coach was found to have falsified Derrick Rose's SAT scores among other transgressions?

In what sport is Danny Almonte a known cheater?

In 2007, what NFL team was caught videotaping the New York Jets' defensive coaching signals?

In what sport is Fred Lorz a legendary cheater?

What boxer was notorious for biting off a piece of Evander Holyfield's ear in a heavyweight title fight?

In what sport is Clint Bowyer a known cheater?

What country won numerous Olympics medals in swimming from 1968 to the mid 1980s but was later found to have been giving its female swimmers massive amounts of steroids?

In the 1988 Olympics, what 100 metre sprinter was stripped of his gold medal a few days later for drug use?

In what sport is Rosie Ruiz a legendary cheater?

In what sport is Antonio Margarito a known cheater?

"Cheaters Never Prosper" Well, sometimes they DO, until they get caught! Cheaters in Sports

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Dave Morrissey

Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.


Did you know
The CFL was founded in 1958 and has since become one of the most popular sports leagues in Canada.
The MLB has a significant international presence, with games played in Mexico and Japan in recent years.
The African Cup of Nations is a tournament featuring the top national teams from across Africa.
The NFL has a significant international presence, with games played in London and Mexico City in recent years.