But now the Big Ten has a new commissioner in Tony Petitti, who is a man of television, not college sports. And just like ...

Warranted or not, these 12 sports figures have inspired dislike in many fans. Some, like Brady, are new to their villain role, while others, like Alex Rodriguez, are pretty darn comfortable there.

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Call them villains, nemeses, tormentors or heels -- these are the guys fans love to hate. Thomas Neumann presents the top 25 adversarial relationships in today's sports world.

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Danny Barletta Sports Editor I think the greatest villain in recent sports memory has to be Bill Belichick. He’s basically the sports equivalent of an evil scientist. While he is respected as one of ...

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There are plenty of reasons an athlete might get the villain label, and this won't count as a comprehensive list. But these are some of the names that ignite acrimony among Wisconsin sports fans.

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Sports News 9 obscure sports villains from Boston’s past Gerald Williams, Scott Walker, and Kelly Oubre all drew the ire of Boston sports fans for a time. Tampa Bay Devil Rays batter Gerald ...

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Call them villains, nemeses, tormentors or heels -- these are the guys fans love to hate. Thomas Neumann presents the top 25 adversarial relationships in today's sports world.