1. Colin Kaepernick: In 2016, Colin Kaepernick, a former NFL quarterback, kneeled during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial injustice. This resulted in him facing criticism and ultimately being blacklisted by the NFL, which violated his right to free speech.
2. Maria Sharapova: In 2016, Maria Sharapova, a Russian tennis player, was suspended for 15 months by the International Tennis Federation for testing positive for a banned substance. While Sharapova admitted to taking the drug, she claimed she was not aware it had been prohibited. This violated her reputation and right to due process.
3. Hope Solo: In 2015, Hope Solo, a goalkeeper for the US women's soccer team, was suspended for 30 days for her behavior following the team's loss to Sweden in the Olympic quarterfinals. Solo criticized the team's opponent and called them "cowards". This resulted in the violation of her right to free speech.
4. Dez Bryant: In 2015, Dez Bryant, a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, was fined $70,000 by the NFL for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The incident in question was a domestic violence allegation made against him, which he denied. However, the league handed down the fine without providing any evidence or due process, which violated Bryant's right to a fair trial.
5. Michael Phelps: In 2009, Michael Phelps, a swimmer and Olympic gold medalist, faced criticism and lost sponsorship deals after a photograph of him smoking marijuana was leaked to the media. This violated his right to privacy and also led to legal consequences, as possession of marijuana was illegal at the time in the state where the photo was taken.
Incidents where a sports personalities right was violated
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