Sports Scandals Through The Years

(Tang Shi / Xinhua / Zuma Press/MCT)
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Poor badminton play at the Olympics

Lose on purpose? Eight female badminton players were kicked out of the London Olympics, accused of trying to win a gold medal by losing. The players allegedly tanked some of their matches to gain a more favorable draw going forward.

More on the badminton scandal: It was an "evening of shame."
Jul. 31, 2012