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. AUTHOR: 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. SELLING POINTS; ? Will appeal to readers who enjoyed Conspiracy Theories (ISBN: 9781849537292), which has sold over 40,000 copies. ? Follows recent high-profile allegations of corruption in FIFA, match-fixing in professional tennis, and widespread doping in Russian athletics.
