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Kobe Bryant’s admittance Lakers star Kobe Bryant was accused of Sexual Assault in 2003. He denied all of the assault accusations but admitted to the adulterous affair, claiming it was mutual. The charges were all dropped but the stain of his affair was still there.
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Alex Rodriguez admits to use of steroids
In a 2009 interview the superstar, A-Rod, admitted to using steroids from 2001-2003 after he had denied it earlier. He apologized to his many fans and claimed he was now clean and no longer on the substance.
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Michael Jordan retires… The first time
On October 6, 1993 the All-Star, Air Jordan announced his retirement, stating “I’ve reached my pinnacle.” He then tried his hand at minor league baseball.
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Magic Johnson diagnosed with HIV
After a physical before the 1991-92 NBA season Magic Johnson tested positive for HIV. He then announced to his many fans that the All-Star would be retiring to focus on defeating the disease.
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O.J. Simpson charged with murder
The last thing the world expected from the Hall Of Fame Running Back O.J. Simpson was that he’d ever be charged with murder. But, so was the case in 1994 when he was charged with the murder of his ex-wife and her male friend. He was later acquitted, however, in on of the most controversial trials ever.