Sports Scandals by Norman Ferguson

Sports Scandals by Norman Ferguson

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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. Highlighting memorable cases from around the world, Norman Ferguson explores recent and historic instances of outrageous unsporting behaviour.

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Sports Scandals by Norman Ferguson

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 has written comedy for radio and television, and has more recently turned to non-fiction history, producing three miscellanies for Summersdale: The First World War, The Second World War and The Battle of Britain. He lives in Edinburgh.

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ISBN 13 9781849539111
ISBN 10 1849539111
Title Sports Scandals
Author Norman Ferguson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Year published 2016-10-13
Number of pages 272
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