Corruption in Sports: Part 1

By: Ellis Cashmore

The 1780 Derby saw Running Rein's fraudulent victory orchestrated by gambler Abraham Levi.

7 players banned for gambling on a Manchester United vs. Liverpool match.

1919 White Sox scandal: players banned for World Series gambling, eroding trust in sports.

Players manipulate scores for gambling profits in various US sports scandals.

Frank Carbo, head of the IBC, a mob-linked boxing promoter, faces legal consequences.

England football star Tony Kay banned for betting on his own team to lose.

Football bribery scandals hit Italy and England, with players and officials implicated.

South African cricket captain Hansie Cronje banned for life in a match-fixing scandal.