Tag: football

Pete Rose received a lifetime ban from baseball for lying about betting on his team to win.  On the field, his conduct was within the rules.  Ray Rice was discharged from the Baltimore Ravens after public outcry over an incident he readily admitted to and was in the process of anger management and relationship counseling with the woman in question, even though he did nothing wrong on the field.  He may get picked up in free agency, but chances are his career is over.  Alex Rodriguez was banned an entire season for violating the MLB substance abuse policy then lying about it.  At least he was punished for conduct that directly affects the game. Then there is Tom Brady.  He has to serve a mere four-game suspension at the beginning of this season for actions that may have affected the outcome of several key games two years ago, including the playoffs.  He was also voted Super Bowl MVP that year. ...