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NBA player Tony Parker sued the nightclub where he was injured during a brawl involving Chris Brown and Drake. The case raised questions about celebrities' responsibility for actions causing reputational harm to others.

Michael Jordan sued Jewel Food Stores for a congratulatory ad they ran when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame, arguing it used his identity without permission. This case involved defamation-related issues of rights to one’s likeness and reputation.

Rajon Rondo was implicated in a report by Billy Hunter, then head of the NBA players' union, alleging misconduct. Rondo was able to clear his name, but the allegations initially impacted his reputation.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) considered actions against Floyd Landis after he made allegations about WADA's conduct in anti-doping efforts. The situation highlights the delicate balance between whistleblowing and potential defamation.

After Kobe Bryant's 2003 sexual assault case, he filed a defamation counterclaim against the accuser. Later on, both the assault and defamation cases were dropped, demonstrating the complexity of public figures' legal battles.

NBA player Derrick Rose faced rape allegations from an ex-girlfriend, which led to a civil lawsuit. The case was decided in his favor, and his reputation suffered due to the serious nature of the accusations.

Peyton Manning was accused of using HGH by Al Jazeera, which he vehemently denied. The network retracted the statements, and Manning's reputation as a clean athlete remained mostly intact.

NFL quarterback Tom Brady was accused of being involved in deflating footballs, which led to an NFL investigation. The incident, while primarily a cheating scandal, also had significant implications for Brady's reputation.

Defamation in sports refers to a false statement made by one party, leading to harm to the reputation of another party involved in sports, such as players, coaches, or organizations.

Lance Armstrong sued The Sunday Times for libel after they published claims regarding his use of performance-enhancing drugs. The case settled out of court, impacting his reputation before later admissions of doping.

Tiger Woods sued Gotta Have It Golf Inc. for using his likeness without permission. Although not a classic defamation case, it involved unauthorized use of reputation and image, leading to a settlement in Woods's favor.

Ryan Giggs filed a lawsuit against Twitter and several users for publishing his name in violation of a court-ordered anonymity injunction, illustrating the challenges of enforcing defamation laws in the age of social media.

Soccer player Mario Balotelli won a libel case against The Daily Mail after they falsely reported he was involved in a confrontation with a waitress, showing how publications can be held accountable for false reporting.

British athlete Jessica Ennis-Hill accused The Sun of defamation for superimposing her image on another person's body in a controversial article, which falsely associated her with performance-enhancing drugs.