When we hear about our favorite athletes off of the field, sometimes we need to put on the blinders. That isn't to say that there aren't some upstanding citizens among the professional ranks, but, like it or not, the sexual exploits of professionals like Tiger Woods, Brett Favre, and Roger Clemens will always gain far more press than the charity golf outing sponsored by your team's first basemen.
When a high-profile figure gets caught with their pants down (pun very much intended) we can't help but stare a little bit, even if it gets painful to see (read: Brett Favre). The 50 Craziest Sex Scandals in Sports History range from hilarious to horrifying, but, when it comes down to it, they always have to be considered when discussing the role of sports in a context beyond just the game.