8. The New Orleans Saints place bets on their rivals’ heads.

Year of Fine: 2012
Est. Fine Total: $500,000*
There have only been a few instances in professional sports history that have led to hearings and litigation in federal courts. For the courts to become involved, there must be a major infraction, and “Bountygate” in 2009 was about as serious as it gets.

Bounties on the heads of opponents: New Orleans Saints @john_siglerr/Twitter
The head coach of the New Orleans Saints received a one-year punishment, while the team’s defensive coordinator received an indeterminate suspension for their role in setting up a pay-to-injure program for the players. In terms of organization, the Saints lost their second-round draft picks in 2012 and 2013 and were fined $500,000.