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1. Perhaps one of the biggest controversies in recent memory was the "wardrobe malfunction" during the half-time show at Super Bowl XXXVIII. We all know that incident involved Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake, but who were the two teams that were playing in the Super Bowl that year?
2. Lance Armstrong made headlines in 2005: He announced his retirement, he was accused of steroid use, and he extended his record setting streak of consecutive Tour de France victories. Including his 2005 victory, how many consecutive Tours did Lance win?
3. Hockey is a violent sport. Fighting is not only part of the game but it is encouraged at times. However, in 2004, this NHL all-star for the Vancouver Canucks went a little too far when he sucker-punched Colorado Avalanche rookie Steve Moore, sending him to the hospital with a concussion and three broken vertebrae in his neck. Who was suspended from the NHL for over a year for his heinous crime?
4. Sometimes athletes say things that leave us scratching our heads, like this former Minnesota Timberwolves player who at the time was making a lot of money per year. In 2004, while discussing a new contract with the team, who said he felt insulted by their contract offer because he has "a family to feed"?
5. How quickly the mighty have fallen. In 1998, this MLB all-star was part of a historic home run chase that saw a new single season home run record set. After the horrible disappointment of the strike shortened year in 1994, many believe that this season brought fans back to baseball. Unfortunately for our friend, the new millenium came and with it came steroid allegations, being caught with a corked bat, and walking out on his team before the end of a game. With some very questionable behavior, who landed himself on this list of most controversial players?
6. Nothing stirs up controversy quicker than a racial comment. During the 2005 NCAA tournament, this Arizona Wildcat was asked if he knew who would be guarding him in the upcoming game vs Oklahoma State. He responded, "I don't know, some white guy." Who said this?
7. College basketball: This coach got in some trouble for sending in a player to commit some hard fouls because he felt the referees weren't doing their jobs. His "goon" wound up breaking the arm of another player and consequently ended that player's college career. Which very respected coach got himself in trouble for a very questionable call?
8. An elite female golfer caused a stir in 2003 when she decided she wanted to play in a men's tournament. At the Colonial Invitational Golf Tournament, she did just that? Who was it?
9. This baby-voiced boxer is known for his spontaneous outbursts. None were more surprising than his cannibalistic urge in the middle of one of his fights. In 1997, which boxer was made famous for biting the ear of one of his opponents?
10. We can't get enough of Terrell Owens. One reason is that during his years with the 49ers and the Eagles, he came up with some truly original touchdown celebrations. In fact, he has spawned many imitators who wanted a small portion of his spotlight. Which one of these touchdown celebrations did not belong to T.O. in 2004?
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