Everyone makes mistakes, yes, but athletes sometimes seem to make them at a much higher rate than other people. At the same time, though, the punishments and backlash for these athletes' crimes and errors in judgment are often lighter than you might figure.
Look at Manny Ramirez and Ron Artest, two notable stars of their sports who have stared controversy in the face and lived to see the next pitch or tip-off. As fans, we're prone to forgive,...
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