Some believe he plays a character whose sole aim is to hype up fights. Seriously. Where did that come from? 7. Martin Brodeur stops one of many Ranger goals. Why He's Hated: "Buried" might be the single most incorrectly used term in all of wrestling vernacular when it comes to fans. Obviously, there is an element of jealousy going on here. He was a great college player, but as we all know that does not translate to NFL success immediately. Mayweather may be a great fighter with a segment of loyal fans, but a much greater base of fans truly hate him. There are so many great examples to choose from, but the one sports personality that people love to hate is Skip Bayless. It is said that the quarterback gets way too much credit for wins and gets too much blame for losses. Sports. He had a solid run during his time in Boston, winning a championship with the Celtics in 2007-08. However relevant McEnroe even is today, he seems actually well liked. Perhaps we even felt bad for him at times. Most of it is Jerry Jones, or at least a byproduct of Jerry Jones. INTJs are made up of four functions namely introversion, intuition, thinking and judging. He could do it all. Sports. It goes all the way back to when he was a teenager drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, who basically were forced to trade him to the Los Angeles Lakers. And hehails straight from the Gordon Gecko School of Greed. Considering his largely blemish-free record on and off the basketball court since 2010, were not sure the situation will change anytime soon. And what about Tony Romo, whom the Cowboys have only won a single playoff game with him behind center? While taking over for Paul Tagliabue, all Goodell has done is try to rule the NFL with an iron fist. Bookmark Quiz Bookmark Quiz -/5-RATE QUIZ. Things got so bad in Dallas that head coach Rick Carlisle permanently benched Rondo in the playoffs. Making a good impression of yourself is a good thing but do it in a nice and right way. top 10 cities with the worst sports fans: Philadelphia: Philly fans only support their team if theyre winning. In the end, he's just putting food on the table. His team, with John Brantley behind center, was not a success and well, Meyer cited health reasons again for wanting out of Gainesville to spend more time with his family. within the Entertainment & Technology forums. Who are your most hated sports tv personalities? Im not even sure his own mother does. O.J. Folks feel he gets away with so much because of his star status, and sometimes as in the Subban scrum theyre right. Thanks so-called Swami. Lets not forget that he nearly cried his way off the Lakers a few years back when he decided they didnt have enough talent for him. By the way, Jonathan Vilma played last week despite all the friction between himself and the league office. Now you're just forgotten): 10 Jerry Jones Dallas Cowboys Why you should hate him: Like anyone needs a reason to hate the Cowboys, the so-called America's Team. Even Kaepernicks own team leaked reports from anonymous sources that shed negative light on the quarterback. It takes a certain kind of talent, if you think about it. Smith has been in feuds with many great athletes over the years, including (but not limited to) Kevin Durant, Manny Pacquiao, and Jay Culter. But telling defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove to "play dumb" was a new low for the suspended assistant. Conceited. A few years back, Colin Kaepernick was just another quarterback trying to get his team to the Super Bowl. When it comes to putting a bull's eye on someone's back, we are willing to target that sports figure, no matter who it may be. If it isn't older brother Kurt complaining about his ride and the drivers in the Chase, it's younger brother Kyle thinking he is Dale Earnhardt and trying to run over everyone on the track. As if this one needs further analysis, Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has naturally tainted professional football with his shocking bounty program. Here are the seven most hated personalities in American sports today. Well we know Larry Brooks of the New York Times is raising his hand in approval right about now, but that's not what has New York Rangers coach John Tortorella cemented on this list. I didnt vote for them. His Yankee playoff trips have been mostly forgettable, and as a result New Yorkers dislike him. There are a lot of things about Barry Bonds that people dont like. The extremely talented star was the ultimate triple threat. Shaka - even if he will most likely try to kill me, at least I know that he's honest about it. His most memorable moment was the ugly breakup between Owens and the Philadelphia Eagles, in which he said some unflattering things about quarterback Donovan McNabb. But then theres his domestic violence past, which bothers a lot of hardcore as well as more fleeting boxing fans on a completely different level. A lot of it goes back to the narrative that he cant win in a big game, which heonly furthered witha botched hold on a field goal in a 2006 playoff game, sealing a win for the Seattle Seahawks. Over the course of NBA history we've seen revered players like Larry Bird, Michael Jordan and more recently Stephen Curry, but the nature of sports dictates that one team's hero is always another . In two cases, the five-time All-Star blasted walk-off home runs to win by a score of 6-4. If you are looking for a way to fill a few note pads, as Guillen about his views of baseball or politics of the media. Rosenhaus is always showing off his mug to try and better his company and better the lifestyle of his players. When youre one of the best players in your sport, people hate you just because. That says something. He has a perceived lack of hustle, to the point where an angry teammate attempted to choke him. The immature Kyle Busch driver continues to disrupt opponents on the track with aggressive moves, and avoid the media in the aftermath. The cement-esque hand wrapping seemed worthy of a lifetime ban. Howard made no secret about his displeasure with Magic management and the coaching job Stan Van Gundy did in Florida. Thomas is excellent at burning bridges, and that kind of action will bring about a few angry mobs waiting to beat you down. This is a case of an athlete making the list of the most popular athletes on the face of the earth by fans, but if you listen to some broadcasters and former NFL players (Boomer Esiason, Dan Marino), Tebow is not well received by the very cloth he represents. I dont think anybody likes Draymond Green, he said. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. To be fair, Stenhouse isn't disliked or hated necessarily because of his personality. At this point, players dont take him as seriously, but they hate him just as much. Whether it was because he was photographed staring at himself in the mirror or (allegedly) having an image of himself as the upper half of a Centaur in his bedroom, Alex Rodriguez continues to be despised by most. Sounds like hes doing something wrong. Both are talented drivers, but their mouths and actions on the track have gotten plenty of attention this season, maybe more so than their performance. And if hating on the Cowboys wasnt enough, you can also blame Jones as the central figure behind why no one could actually watch the NFL Network for several seasons. Dripping with talent and eccentricity, the sports world has become a melting pot of unique personalities. And you thought Mark Sanchez had issues with the fans and media. 1 Donald Trump Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American businessman, television personality, politician, and the 45th President of the United States. Jerry hijacking the National. Founded in 1630, it's one of the oldest . But its weird to think Vicks best days were when he was the herpes spreading menace know as Ron Mexico. The Racer. Also on the list of hated NBA players from the 90s: Dennis Rodman. And that is where the rub lies. I guess the ghost of Steve Spurrier still looms large in Gainesville. A pompous aura continues to shadow Bill Belichick's legendary resume. Subbans head into the ice repeatedly during Game 5 of the Final didnt help matters. @tha_boyashtonn I love you . Most known for his time with the Bulls and the Detroit Pistons, Rodman was one of the NBAs bad boys. He rebelled against the norm by dying his hair crazy colors, covering his body in tattoos (at a time when that was abnormal), saying nasty things about opposing teams fans, kicking cameramen, and generally doing whatever he wanted. 1 golfer in the world nearly lost it all. You never know what you get with Tebow as a player and a success. That is Chris Berman. He arrived in the NFL, bought the Dallas Cowboys, fired Tom Landry and built a dynasty. According to a September NFL.com story, Rosenhaus' tactics have come under fire by the NFLPA. Any sports fan's dream. And second, he showed poor sportsmanship by walking off the field with 2 seconds left in the Super Bowl. He is a wealth of knowledge for the younger sportscasters, but at some point, like Bob Ley did to concentrate on award-winning programming, Berman should consider moving away from the anchor desk. There is no favoritism in sports. Their apathy towards domestic violence is gross, even for an NFL team. Sanchez has the talent and proved it by helping the Jets to the AFC Championship in his first two years in the league. But Vick does have the flavor of the month hatred going for him, as people rage at him again for his treatment of animals. Introverts can be defined as 'measured' people. Although I must admit that Vick seems to get far more hatred (and jail time) than Dont Stallworth does. Being vain; proud of oneself. Amber Heard 6. Ray Finkle isn't the only one who can't stand Dan Marino. Here are the 25 most hated athletes of all time. Even the Jets, who need a good set of hands on the outside, have turned a blind eye to him. That has become an intense and increasingly. Buck seems to think his status in the game, where he has received many awards and accolades, allows him a certain pass when it comes to injecting his own likes and dislikes in sports. Lleyton Hewitt. Dodging questions about the T.O. Everyonelater learned that he used performance enhancing drugs during his time in Texas, further distancing himself from fans. Which Sports media personalities do you hate and love the most and why. Carlesimo. Whispers of his retirement always kept us excited. Reviled for decades as one of the sleaziest kings of Hollywood filmmaking, things got even worse for the media mogul after the New York Times published an expose documenting his history of using the casting couch to sexually assault women. 1 Cricket Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a cricket field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard-long pitch with a wicket, a set of three wooden stumps sited at each end. 21 1 Share. Why you should hate him:With apologies to those that have not yet been mentioned (Im mainly look at the broadcasters like Stephen A. Smith, Tim McCarver, Joe Morgan, Hawk Harrelson, and Chris Berman), T.O. The salary-cap eating slugger has combined steroids and arrogance to form quite the head-scratching reputation. Remember, he used to be public enemy No. His word choices alone make Smith one of the most annoying personalities in sports media. From Curt Schilling to Terrell Owens, meet the ten groin-kicking, preening, backstabbing athletes you most love to hate. Although so does his classless nature. Yes, he is that erratic. Try to avoid these cats in the lunchroom. Not that New Yorkers are to be trusted mind you, but it says something when the hometown fans boo you. The polarizing figure who is NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has built quite the angry following with his inability to make players' suggestions realities. At least with most people on this list, one can find individuals who like them. 10. She has also been linked to relationships with the Miami Dolphins' Reggie Bush and the Dallas Cowboys' Miles Austin. And when it comes to sports talk -- especially all-sports radio -- it's all about . His disrespectful on-court antics have yet to subside since the notorious Malice at the Palace. Of course, slamming P.K. He grew up in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre where . On May 13 (the second occasion), you can see Harper actually shoo away Phillies reliever Edubray Ramon like a fly after rounding third base. Danielson actually went to Divine Child HS in Dearborn, Mich., which is just 8.7 miles from the city. At leasthaters can take heart in the fact that Jones is fast at work tearing down all the rebuilding Bill Parcells did a few years back. Arguably the strangest individual occupying the sports realm, Italian footballer Mario Balotelli has essentially done it all. Exposing this trait to the public might have a negative impact and will end up hating you. 3 #9. 8. But Woods lost a lot of even his most loyal fans when it was revealed that he had been cheating on his wife with many women, portraying Woods in a less family-friendly light than before. Buck's monotone opinions continue to baffle us all. Of course, some sports stars who dont enjoy success can earn the hate of millions just by being themselves. "Duke was a villain. It's contagious and teammates either really behind it or can't stand it. Shedding the controversial reputation will be a life-long goal for the good-hearted quarterback. As a golfer, he's perhaps the best ever. Home Sports Lists The 50 Most Hated People in Sports Right Now Zack Pumerantz May 9, 2012 Dripping with talent and eccentricity, the sports world has become a melting pot of unique. They tend to behave in ways that others may find to be: Bothersome Uncomfortable Offensive in certain situations Has there ever been a baseball manager who has made a living on saying the most obscure and controversial things throughout his career? So in steps Jones and his massive ego. But as with all players that experience success, there are plenty that cant stand Brady. He said the right things, did the right things and looked the part of "Superman" as he portrayed himself to be in the City of Magic. He was born in Meensel-Kiezegem, Brabant, Belgium. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. So here's a better look at Who's Who of the Sports Most Hated personalities today (Sorry Barry Bonds. It's also pretty bad that he is not allowed to compete in marathons or sanctioned running events. When someone wins one Super Bowl after another and marries a supermodel, hell receive his share of hate. Jerry Jones has always thought he was bigger than the league and could do whatever he wanted. Simply put, theres no real evidence to support that theory, but it doesnt stop people from hating on Romo. A lot of fans hate Roger Clemens, with Boston Red Sox fans coming in at the top of the list of haters. For the rest of us, Jerry seems purely dollar-driven. Afterward, the Braves Eric OFlaherty wondered how Bautista could be so cocky after last year, referring to the Odor incident. Chris Brown. Owens is a good player, but hes not so awesomely good that he can get away with things like a Kobe Bryant can. Although he wasnt a very good quarterback back then either. Wilbon crushed Tony Kornheiser last year. A part of the hate for Floyd Mayweather Jr. is his fighting style, which is to avoid contact as often as possible rather than simply putting up his gloves. His slaughtering of jokes and repeating of cliches keeps listeners chucking remotes and Al Michaels staring into the distance. Most recently, LaBeouf starred alongside Vanessa Kirby and Ellen Burstyn in Kornel Mundruczo's Oscar nominated Pieces of a Woman. Jerry Jones loves drama and controversy. As pure an agent as you'll find in sports, MLB player representative Scott Boras represents all that is seen as wrong in baseball. But theres the argument hes not even the most hated NFL quarterback. Some even consider him the most overhyped athlete in sports. And to be able to do that speaks volumes about how he is thought of throughout the league. Hmm. But Cutler hurt his knee in that game and had to sit out as the Bears lost to their rival, the Green Bay Packers, and his relationship with fans, his teammates, and his coaches has been volatile ever since. the herpes spreading menace know as Ron Mexico, Florida International will go down in flames, someone who constantly turns on people in his life, Top Ten NCAA Football Teams of the Past Fifty Years, The 25 Most Thrilling NFL Thanksgiving Games. Canseco, an admitted steroid user himself, wrote about players whohe witnessed using performance enhancing drugs (such as former teammate Mark McGwire) and freely speculated on others whohe simply assumed were using. For that, I could present Brett Favre. Here is the top 15 most hated people (Some of them are in my opinion 16. And while he has been known to be biased toward certain elements of the games he covers, fans are just as biased in how they feel toward him and his comments. He was stripped of his seven Tour de France wins and, if that wasnt bad enough, his cancer awareness foundation, Livestrong, was investigated for fraud shortly after. But the fans are now coming to the events and watching on television to see if he can actually put together four solid rounds of golf without faltering. Ditto for everyone except Blue Jays fans, and even they must grit their teeth watching him play right field. He also was part of the drama that led to Van Gundy's firing and the tenure of team general manager Otis Smith ending. But we'll never question his winning nature. Marcus Williams, UConn (2004-06): A suspension in 2005 made Williams an easy player to get after for the rest of his collegiate career. "It is rumored that The Waste Land was written as a hoax.". NASCAR's reigning bad boys. It was an unpopular decision among a large segment of Americans, who were following the high-profile case with great interest. Berman, who has a nickname for everyone when it comes to giving you a game recap, used to be one of the best at what he does, but it would appear his bravado and his smug appearance in his delivery has gotten old with younger fans of the four-letter network. With his fanbase mostly Cuban, the comments didn't go over well. Some of them are dull and seem empty of any joy for the sports that they are supposed to be covering, and others only have a job because of the lineage that has come before them. Oh wait, he did that for seven years in Cleveland, but taking the easy route to Miami wasn't quite the encore we had in mind. He had something other colleges did not have. Always at the center of physical controversy, A.J. Rhythm was key, suggesting a receptivity below conscious awareness. Hes everything thats wrong with humanity rolled into one conveniently dislikable package. His swagger bordering on arrogant keeps the cameras swarming. . Oh, their mother should be so proud. The Toronto Sun notes that Tiger Woods' extended absence from the sport starting in 2008 was riddled with physical and personal issues . He was suspended four games in 2011 for head-hunting, two games in 2012 for leaving his feet on a hit, 25 games for a hit that resulted in a concussion on Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa during a playoff game, and for the entirety of a 2013 playoff series after a hit to an opposing players head in Game 1 of the series. Antonio Brown. What they dislike about them: Traditional, workaholic, emotional, boring talks, manipulative, sensitive, close minded, rigid ESTP (6%). There was a "rhythm of alteration," Gilbert Seldes observed, "between the spoken and the unspoken thought" in the poem. NBA fans most prominently know shooting guard Latrell Sprewell for getting suspended for almost an entire season after an incident when he choked his head coach, P.J. Allen Iverson? Ryan Braun David E. Klutho/SI After. Sibling rivalry is good on the gridiron or on the baseball diamond, but it is never good in reality television or sports broadcasting. TikTok for Good Advertise Developers Transparency TikTok Rewards TikTok Browse TikTok Embeds. Whether it was a clean hit or not will always be up for debate, but Raffi Torres' lick on Marian Hossa certainly set the tone. 12. The very players who play in the league speak out against him like Drew Brees and James Harrison. It's just the type of sports sacrilege Bayless uses to excite and enrage viewers. commentsearlier this yearabout Fidel Castro, criticism from fellow cyclist Greg LeMond. That's Drew Rosenhaus, the ultra-aggressive sports agent for some of professional football's biggest stars. Currently serving a 162-game suspension for his involvement in the Biogenesis scandal, Rodriguez has been one of baseball's most disliked players for years. 20. Hes got so many haters, you can join this Facebook page on it. There was a time when Chris Brown had such a promising future and bright career. Gullien's woes are well chronicled back to his days in Chicago, but his commentsearlier this yearabout Fidel Castro go beyond explanation. While Romo has put up great numbers, in both passing yards and touchdowns, fans seem to cling to this notion that hes bad in the fourth quarter and chokes at the end of games. You notice neither is in the Chase this year and neither will win a Sprint Cup Championship this year, which is a shame since Kyle may be the most talented driver on the circuit, and that is saying something considering the talent of drivers on the senior circuit. Once you get on that list, it takes a long time to return to being just a football player. With offensive weapons like LeSean McCoy, Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson to choose from, it's hard to understand why this team is so "mediocre.". Everyone else hates him because of the Yankee thing and because they think he acts completely false when the cameras are on. 9. Ben Roethlisberger, Tiger Woods) are mainly hated for those reasons, but we don't need to get into that here. Whatever it is, both Gus and Gary are among the most hated sports announcers today. Where Dale Earnhardt's death may have left a void in the need for a bad boy in this sport, the Busch brothers have far exceeded the need for drama. And on top of it, essentially give up after years of speculation that Armstrong, a seven-time winner of the Tour de France, has been doping to gain an edge? 1sort of. But folks still seethe over The Decision, the misguided ESPN special from back in Sorry, we cant remember at this point. 1. The receiver-starved Jets won't take a chance on him and the other 31 teams in the league seem to have turned a blind eye towards him. Cant upset Jerry and have him cry in a corner. But when there are highlights of Tebow gaining five yards on a fake punt for the New York Jets, that's a little extreme. He was suspended from the NFL, spent a year in prison, and saw his popularity among football fans drop in a big way. 40 most hated NFL players of all time: loudmouths, cheaters, criminals Bill Bender 40 slides Who is the most hated NFL player of all time? Some guy named Tebow. New York: The City of New York, often called New York City or simply New York, is the most populous city in the United States. there were accusations of rape from multiple women, and just about anyone else you can think of. It drives a portion of boxing fans crazy. In one of our favorite examples, we turn to The New Yorker (of all publications). But the mouth, the attitude, the disregard for rules and regulation leave most of us thinking he is nothing more than a thug, which is a shame because the man can really put on a boxing clinic with his hand speed and his jab, not to mention that knockout punch. Andy Reid even had to reaffirm that Vick would be the starter. The 64-year-old former newspaper columnist, called "the most hated man in sports" by the Washington Post, has. HBO's Bill Maher. Just think what would happen if he hired other people to run his business? If only he was a star wide receiver, maybe wed get a great Joe Buck rant about him. And it would seem he favors the Cardinals, the team his father covered for as an announcer for decades. Lily Allen. Following his recent elbow to the blissful head of James Harden, Ron Artest (as we'd like to continue calling him) seemed unconcerned with his disgraceful actions. Perhaps it's jealousy that sparks such ferocious hate from fans. The Most Hated Sports Teams Of All Time. Basically, all of this just means people generally dont like Little Nicky. The classic case of open mouth, insert foot. Whether it is Terell Owens, who ironically made this list as well, or it's Chad Ochocino or someone like Kellen Winslow, Jr. or Jeremy Shockey, they all have one thing in common. The most hated athletes of all time. The NFL is not a communist sport, you know? I hope he was renting instead of buying a home. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. But Tim Tebow backs him up, which does not give Ryan and the Jets many options to consider. Tigers fans hate him too, and he won a National Title there. Its not hard to hate John Rocker. @ladygaga COMMENT YOUR GUESS BEFORE WATCHING! He spent just three seasons there before the Rangers dealt him to the New York Yankees, where he polarized fans over his poor playoff performances prior to winning the World Series in 2009. So everyone thinks he a sore loser, lacks class, and is a cheater. Here are the 20 most hated celebrities of 2021. Early in his career, despite his on-field success, he had a reputation of being too cocky and was a poor leader inside the locker room. Runner-up for the most hated man in America is, of course, Harvey Weinstein. 5. Chris Brown 10. Goodell has made the NFL about him, not about the sport. But if you need more reasons why the defending FIFA World Player of the Year sucks (besides the picture to the right), know that the beautiful Nereida Gallardosays Cristiano Ronaldo is bad in bed. The three-time Super Bowl champ has been associated with terms such as cheater and donkey's rear end, but never has he been called honorable (to our knowledge). Maybe this is the year Belichick is criticised for not producing a Super Bowl contender. Sure he ditched on the Dolphins after only two years in 2007 and tarnished his word, but Nick Saban earns this spot because of Forbes. They think very carefully before they speak and when they speak it is limited. The hate for Kobe Bryant runs deep among fans, mostly stemming from his somewhat arrogant style of play and attitude. That speaks to the sanctity of the belief that he is in fact guilty. Im sure he cries himself to sleep on his piles and piles of money. The Aussie tennis star's known around the world, more for his on-court antics, his temper tantrums, and his temperamental attitude, than his actual skills with a racket in his hand, which is a shame because he's a pretty decent tennis player. In 2016, Kevin Durant became one of the most hated NBA players when he left the Thunder to join the Golden State Warriors - already considered to be one of, if not, the best teams in the league at the time. He also might be oneof the dirtier representatives in the game. And the NFL wont do anything about it, because theyre bending over trying to appease Jones in anticipation of the upcoming labor talks. If they are losing, they start booing their own team. No, it wasnt domestic violence or sexual assault, but betting on baseball games. Remember, young Superman, in order to be a super hero, you must first do superhuman things. It's hard to believe but at one point, Bayless was a highly respected sports journalist. Allen has sparred with Courtney Love, Cheryl Cole, Peaches Geldof, Azealia Banks, Fearne Cotton and Katy Perry. So the years of LiveStrong, the years of speaking out against his detractors and the years of speaking out against cancer are now a sham. Rather unfairly, Dallas Cowboys fans have never really liked quarterback Tony Romo. Why you should hate him: Straight Banginhas it right. Once a great basketball player, Thomas has proceed to burn through the Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, and New York Knicks in a pathway of demolition and destruction. Throw in his sideline rants and apparent cluelessness of a world outside the NFL, and you have a contender for most hated athlete in American sports. He isn't anything like his father, the former Cardinals announcer, Jack Buck. A nearly fatal motorcycle accident in 2006 and sexual assault allegations in 2008 and 2010 have seemingly flooded Ben Roethlisberger's two shiny rings. Pete Rose committed the ultimate sin in the eyes of professional sports, forcing MLB to ban him for life from the game. January 5, 2006. Despite the three championships under his ownership, he was named the least favorite sports personality in a Sports Illustrated online poll in 2003 . After being caught with plaster of Paris in his gloves before his fight with Shane Mosley in 2009, Mexican-American boxer Antonio Margarito gave the entire sports world reason to rub their chins in curiosity. Then he started to kneel when the The Star-Spangled Banner played before NFL games to protest racial injustice in America. Born and raised in Queens, New York City, Donald J Trump received an economics degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1968. Check. The athletes or figures in sports that seem to always be associated with drama or poor play or the media. He finished his career with a dispute over money with the Minnesota Timberwolves, further widening the gulf between Sprewell and the average fan. Their marriage and subsequent breakupcontinues to bethe subject of reality lore. Copyright 2022 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. There are an array of reasons why people dislike Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Its not hard to find NFL fans outside of the Boston area that hate Tom Brady. About a month ago, Forbes released their list of most disliked people in sports. Smug, feisty, arrogant, and he thinks Tim Tebow will be a star in the NFL. After spending much of his career in Boston, Clemens found his way to the New York Yankees and won two World Series rings. Here's a guy that some people love, but most people hate. Owens was a complicated but talented player, rising the ranks of the best wide receivers in the history of the game while becoming well-known for wearing out his welcome. And the former's promoter seems to possess the capabilities to make it happen. But when connected with aging superstars Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett, the flash-less forward began to inherit an arrogant air about him that brought plenty of disdain. Player investigations, "Bounty Gate," the NFL lockout, and his gruff and smug appearance through it all have made him the NFL's most hated. SportsBetting.ag is offering a 100% bonus for any first time deposit using cryptocurrency. Down 8-3 in the eighth inning, Bautista cracked a meaningless home run, flipped his bat, and stared down the pitcher. This worldwide notoriety was caused by one fame-hungry WAG by the name of Vanessa Perroncel. With success comes hate, but the future Hall of Famer never seems fazed. Without question, Harper plays an elite form of baseball, but what makes a despised figure is how he rubs it in opponents faces. He is fiery and full of energy and brings the high school and college mentality to the professional level. Beloved in Milwaukee, despised in every other area of the universe, Nyjer Morgan (known by his self-proclaimed alter-ego Tony Plush) has rarely strayed from antagonizing opponents. Charli D' Amelio 11. Brandon Lloyd, Albert Haynesworthdare we detail the revolving door of coaches as well? But the live-broadcast of his police chase in 1994 and ensuing trial in which he was eventually acquitted of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her boyfriend Ronald Goldman changed all that. Whether it is covering baseball with Tim McCarver or John Smoltz or whoever is in the broadcast booth with him, Buck takes over the situation. Eddy Merckx is the undisputed greatest cyclist of all time. Sure he's defeated UFC legend Matt Hughes twice and defended his crown a record six consecutive times, but the French-Canadian mixed martial artist Georges St-Pierre still irks even his most accepting followers. Penguins forward Sidney Crosby, who won the Stanley Cup Final MVP after leading Pittsburgh to its second straight title, inspires this type of animosity. Among the great accomplishments of Lance Armstrong are winning the Tour de France seven times and beating testicular cancer. But many resent his money-hungry ways. controversy wasn't exactly honorable either. 7. University of Miami Football. He also managed to push his way off of a Super Bowl runner-up Eagles team. If you think the disappointment surrounding Nets forward Kris Humphries has disappeared, think again. After time at ESPN, Ohio State came knocking and well, Meyer being the Ohio boy he is, could not help but accept his "dream" job of coaching the Buckeyes. Driving into a women's prison in Italy, using his iPad on the substitutes' bench, breaking curfewthe list goes on for the enigmatic striker. While he wasn't asked to "win" games in the Big Apple in those seasons, he was asked to control the ball and not "lose.". Some know this radical owner for clashing with the league and other coaches every chance he gets, others for being an overly-passionate chatterbox with the resourcefulness of a dried up waterbug. Why you should hate him: Reasons A-Rod sucks. There are helmets that protect the identity of players and the names of the teams in each city have always been more important than the names on the back of the jersey. Eventually, he owned up to his crimes against the sport, but that wasnt until after his playing days were over. Most of the notable events from the career of NBA point guard Rajon Rondo have some sort of negative attached to it. Antisocial people are more expected to act recklessly or act out against others. Time Person of the Year per Letter LTH Time Person of the Year LTH World War II: Start to Finish Hejman UFC Champions . First on the conservative chart is HBO's Bill Maher. But at least sportscaster Chris Berman's tyrannous nature is perfectly complemented by utterly ridiculous predictions and annoying cliches. . That's not very Woody Hayes of him, is it? However, thats simply never been the case for James, who cameacross as arrogant in his early days in the NBA. He dominated the sport in a way nobody had seen, rivaling the great Arnold Palmer. Just because no one has punched Jose Bautista lately doesnt mean people stopped hating him. The former Atlanta Falcons quarterback was a polarizing figure in the NFL even in the early portion of his playing career. It used to be headed by Joey Barton, who recently retired. Home Sports Other Most Hated Sports Personalities. Green, who continues to agitate his opponents in public after dishing out cheap shots on the court, seems to revel in his status as a hate magnet. But hey, whoever makes a competent decision to marry Kim Kardashian deserves the worldwide boos. Whether its poor play or their extracurricular life outside thebarriers of the stadiums or playing fields that make them stars, we are constantly talking about them at the water cooler or in social settings. Nobody's opinion matters other than Skip Bayless. This isnt 1981. Finally the USADA and Travis Tygart have spoken. Once perceived as possibly the next Lombardi of the NFL, Bill Belichick is now one of those coaches who has has won three Super Bowls, has a great quarterback in Tom Brady, but has nothing to hang his hat on recently that defines him as great. These things often go hand-in-hand. Honestly, we're just following Artie Lange's lead. So heres a better look at Whos Who of the Sports Most Hated personalities today (Sorry Barry Bonds. The Hurricanes fall into that very small group of college football teams that has a plethora of fans that didn't actually go to school there. His dirty play made him well-known around the league and developed a hatred among not only fans but fellow players. And within this boiling stew of diversity is a collection of naturally despised individuals, those who are just too obnoxious or pompous to be likable. Whatever the reasons, Alex Rodriguez and the New York media don't ever seem to get along, and this time, his woes at the plate, coupled with his being benched in the ALCS and his reported talking to fans while playing a game against the Detroit Tigers, have all been well reported and could lead to his ouster in the Big Apple. Something tells me she does not take "no" for an answer. Comments. What is bizarre is that some of these guys even . One of the most hated players in modern hockey history is the now-retired Raffi Torres. Arrogant can't possibly suffice in describing the money-hungry Floyd Mayweather. @tha_boyashtonn i love you and i love getting on your nerves . Mayweather takes the stance he is bigger than the law, bigger than the boxing world and bigger than just about anything that comes his way. Its a close call. Episode 31 - March Madness & Best Movies of 2017. He is either seriously loved by fans ordisliked by fans and the media. Miguel Cotto did take quite the controversial whooping from Margarito. He hit what he thought was a game-winner in a game against the Chicago Bulls in 1994, bowing at center court during the ensuing timeout only to see Toni Kukoc beat the Pacers at the buzzer. Yasiel Puig, Los Angeles Dodgers You'll see someone lose a 20-minute match that saw outside interference and weapon usage be the main reasons the match ended, and inevitably, someone will say they were "buried" because they lost. Now hes not just one of the most hated players in the NFL, hes one of the most despised athletes in the world. They also happen to be the most controversial in their own way. He was outspoken long before becoming the first Latino manager in MLB history to win a World Series, but Ozzie Guillen took it to a new level earlier this season when he publicly stated his "love" for Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. If you are looking for a poster child for being a sports "groupie," then Kardashian might be it. What makes them hated? They got it wrong. To Kaepernicks credit, he doesnt seem to care. ISTP: Their lack of interest in how people are Feeling. Later, he retired, returned with the Houston Astros, and finished his career with one more season in New York. This touched on psychological matters most reviewers shied clear of. A 502-foothome run during his teenage years shocked the world, but a misguided kiss blown at minor-league pitcher Zachary Neal provoked curious eyes from many. What they dislike about them: Insensitive, too practical, basic, rude ENTP (6%). As a huge success at an early age, Tiger Woods took the golfing world by storm as a teenager in the late 1990s. is our number one. Skip Bayless, ESPN2 "First Take" co-host, may be the most hated man in sports Skip Bayless: The 'villain' of ESPN View Photos His on-air persona has made 'First Take' the highest-rated. Isiah Thomas sucks at life. But Buck's ire drawn from fans goes beyond the diamond. And Kurt? With George Steinbrenner fading from the limelight (and Al Davis simply too crazy), there needs to be representation on this Top Ten. In a Talk of the Town segment on fake news, a teacher asked her young class if they would question the source if they heard Kevin Durant talked trash about teammates Stephen Curry or Green. That and probably his massive ego couldnt take not beating up on NFL opponents like he can with an easy college schedule. And Armstrong is not speaking in his defense. 8. original sound - Keshon Fronzuto368. News/Discussion . While she has been seeing singer Kanye West of late, who knows what the future holds and which professional athlete will catch her eye? Don't ask "Captain Hoodie" to be a guest speaker at one of your fundraising events. While he may be the biggest trash talker in the UFC, it's Chael Sonnen's disrespect of Anderson Silva and all who doubt him that has people fuming. Plagiarism accusations and fiercely ludicrous comments regarding Sean Taylor's break-in have rubbed many the wrong way. Mel Kiper Jr. vs. 9 Michael Wilbon Kiper crushed Todd McShay last year. There have been stories out in the mediaabout him being broke, and he has already appeared on Dr. Phil to deal with his personal and child support issues. Few coaches (or players) whine as often as Torts. Why you should hate him: No one likes this guy. As dull as he sounds, commentator Joe Buck might be less nauseating to listen to than his NFL partner-in-crime Troy Aikman. These thingsarent always logical. Sometimes,a public scandalmakes everyone form an opinion, but in other cases youll see familiarity breeding the contempt. Once cold as ice and as a sharp as a surgeon's scalpel when it came to dissecting courses and making the field his own playground, Woods seems to collapse in major events and in this year's Ryder Cup. She can't seem to get along with anyone - including other celebrities. Kardashian married Kris Humphries of the New Jersey Nets. I didn't vote for them. Being conceited is also like being arrogant and this can be annoying. The Blue Jays slugger makes no apologies about being an agitator, once saying he didnt come to the [ballpark] to make friends. Bautista has succeeded wildly on that front and, despite a drop-off in production in 2017, still manages to piss off people with an obnoxious bat flip when the mood strikes him. All stats courtesy of basketball-reference.com, baseball-reference.com, and pro-football-reference.com. He managed to alienate drama queen lover Jerry Jones. And you know what? He came into the NFL with a huge contract, an unorthodox (for the time) playing style, and underwhelming passing numbers for a quarterback of his pay grade. For much of his adult life Rose has denied betting on games, even when faced with evidence to the contrary. The first question that comes to mind is what is most important to the New York Yankees diva: playing baseball and earning another World Series title or sweet-talking two baseball fans in order to make time for after the season is over. 35 12 Share. Whether it is appearing on ESPN's Cold Pizza or First Take, Bayless has an answer and opinion for everything and all of it seems to be geared toward making him look likea bigger celebrity than he is. Why? The stadium he built is a testament to his extravagance. 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