Ugly Plays: Most Racist Moments in Sports

Donald Sterling is one of many to inject racism in sports.

LA Judge Won't Delay Sterling Trial - Judge Michael Levanas said Monday in court that he won’t delay the scheduled Donald Sterling-Shelly Sterling July 7 court hearing to accommodate Donald’s doctor. Sterling’s doctor, who vouched for the banned owner’s mental health last week, could not be present during next Monday’s trial due to previous obligations and traveling, but Levanas didn’t feel like his possible presence was enough to reschedule the hearing. The hearing will decide if the Sterling Family Trust guidelines were properly followed in the $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers to ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.(Photo: AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Fuzzy Zoeller Tells Tiger Woods Not to Serve Fried Chicken at Masters Tournament - Golfer Fuzzy Zoeller chose the 1997 Masters Tournament, in which a 21-year-old Tiger Woods made history by winning it, to formally welcome Tiger to the PGA. "He's doing quite well, pretty impressive,” Zoeller started telling a crowd of reporters, including CNN. “That little boy is driving well and he's putting well. He's doing everything it takes to win. So, you know what you guys do when he gets in here? You pat him on the back and say congratulations and enjoy it and tell him not to serve fried chicken next year. Got it." Wait…what? Zoeller later apologized to Tiger, and the younger golfer accepted.(Photos from left: Harry How/Getty Images, Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Fans Throw Banana at Brazilian Soccer Player Dani Alves - How did Barcelona defender Dani Alves — a Brazilian — respond this past Sunday when a fan in the stands threw a banana at him in what’s become a racist taunt practiced in soccer for decades? He picked it up, peeled it and took the opportunity to get an instant energy boost. How’s that for taking a bite out of racism?  (Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images)Riley Cooper apologizing for using the n-word:  - "This is the lowest of lows. This is not the type of person I want to be portrayed as. This isn't the type of person I am. I'm extremely sorry."(Photo: AP Photo/Michael Perez)

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Donald Sterling's Racist Remarks - Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling allegedly being heard on an audio recording telling his then-girlfriend, "don't bring black people" to Clippers' games serves as a harsh reminder about how racism can rear its ugly head in sports, something that's meant to be an entertaining escape for athletes and fans. BET.com takes a look back at the most racist moments in sports. (Photo: AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

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