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50 Most-Infamous Mugshots: Wrestling Star Paul Wight Arrested For Indecent Exposure In ’98

On December 3, 1998, pro wrestling star Paul Wight, who’s better known as The Big Show, was arrested after he allegedly exposed himself to a female employee at a motel. Wight was in Memphis, Tennessee,…

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50 Most-Infamous Mugshots: NFL player Justin Blackmon Arrested For Public Intoxication In ’25

On April 19, 2025, former NFL player Justin Blackmon was arrested and charged with public intoxication. Blackmon was outside of Oklahoma State University’s Edmon Low Library when he was found heavily intoxicated and passed out.…

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50 Most-Infamous Athlete Mugshots: Fighting Legend Kimbo Slice Arrested On Gun Charge In ’02

In May 2002, backyard fighting legend Kimbo Slice was arrested for a felony gun charge and a misdemeanor for an open container in public. The arrest took place before Slice’s internet fame, when he would…

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50 Most-Infamous Athlete Mugshots: NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Arrested For Possession Of Unlicensed Pistol In ’09

On December 21, 2009, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was involved in an incident where he brought four unloaded firearms into the locker room due to a gambling dispute with his teammate, Jarvis Crittenton. Arenas…

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50 Most-Infamous Athlete Mugshots: Kings’ Star Ron Artest Arrested For Domestic Violence In ’07

On March 5, 2007, Metta Sandiford-Artest, who’s formerly known as Ron Artest, was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and using force or violence to prevent the reporting of a crime. Sandiford-Artest’s wife at the…

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50 Most-Infamous Athlete Mugshots: WNBA Star Brittney Griner Arrested For Possession Of Cannabis Oil In Russia In ’22

On February 17, 2022, WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained in Moscow because Russian customs found cannabis oil vape cartridges in her luggage. Griner faced charges of illegally transporting and possessing narcotic substances. The trial…

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50 Most-Infamous Athlete Mugshots: NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin Arrested For Possession Of Crack Pipe ’05

In November 2005, NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. Police found a crack pipe in Irvin’s car after pulling him over for speeding. Irvin said the crack pipe…

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After Being Benched For Oversleeping, Abdul Carter Says He’s Learned His Lesson

The third overall pick in the draft has had an eventful year off the field. Last Monday night, the Giants elected to bench Abdul Carter for the first two Patriots possessions. This decision contributed to…

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After Colts Turn To 44-Year-Old Grandfather Philip Rivers As QB, Fans Wonder If It’s A Sign Of Desperation Or Stability

The Indianapolis Colts are reaching deep into NFL history in a bid to salvage their season, turning to 44-year-old Philip Rivers as injuries decimate their quarterback room. Indianapolis signed Rivers to the practice squad Tuesday,…

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50 Most-Infamous Athlete Mugshots: NFL Star Cedric Benson Arrested For Boating While Intoxicated In ’08

On May 3, 2008, former NFL running back Cedric Benson was arrested and charged with boating while intoxicated (BWI) and resisting arrest. Benson’s boat was stopped during a routine safety inspection. Authorities saw signs of…

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Rapper Toosii Commits To Syracuse Football: ‘First Multi-Platinum Recording Artist To Go Back To School & Play DIVISION I Football’

Multi-platinum rap artist Nau’Jour Grainger, better known by his rapper name Toosii, announced he will be playing football for Syracuse. Toosii, who is from Syracuse, told his 4.5 million Instagram followers that he took a…

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