When: April 2014
What was said: The Los Angeles Clippers owner was recorded making a number of racist comments to his female companion, V. Stiviano. Among other requests, he asked that she not bring black friends to games.
What resulted: After the recording was leaked in April of this year, Mr. Sterling was banned from the National Basketball Association for life and fined $2.5 million by the league. He’s currently waging a legal battle to keep ownership of the team.