Mazz’s Tiers: Biggest A-Holes in sports
It’s time for the latest edition of “Mazz’s Tiers“! This week, Mazz lists some of the biggest “A-Holes” in sports over the last 40-50 years! But before the tiers, here’s…

LE GRAND BORNAND, FRANCE – JULY 22: Lance Armstrong of the USA and riding for US Postal Service presented by Berry Floor celebrates as he wins stage 17 of the Tour de France on July 22, 2004 from Bourg d’Oisans to le Grand Bornand, France. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
It's time for the latest edition of "Mazz's Tiers"! This week, Mazz lists some of the biggest "A-Holes" in sports over the last 40-50 years!
But before the tiers, here's some info about some names that you may see on the list!
Curt Schilling was a 3-tine World Series Champion in the MLB. He won his first in 2001 as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks and his last two in 2004 & 2007 as a member of the Boston Red Sox!
Antonio Brown appeared in NFL games for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his NFL career. He was also a member of the Oakland Raiders during the 2019 preseason but never appeared in a game for the team. Brown won Super Bowl 55 as a member of the Buccaneers.
Phil Mickelson is a six-time major winner in professional golf. Mickelson has won The Masters three times (2004, 2006, 2010), The Open Championship once (2013), and the PGA Championship twice (2005, 2021). The only major championship he has never won is the U.S. Open. Mickelson has a record six runner-ups in the U.S. Open.
Bill Belichick has won six Super Bowl titles as a Head Coach in the NFL. He has won all of them as Head Coach of the New England Patriots. Belichick also won two Super Bowls as the Defensive Coordinator of the New York Giants.
Kyrie Irving has been on four different teams during his 13-year NBA career. He started his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he won an NBA Championship during the 2015-16 season. He has since played for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, and is currently a member of the Dallas Mavericks.
Nick Saban is currently the Head Coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide where he has led them to six National Championships. He also led LSU Tigers to a National Championship during his tenure at LSU as head coach.
Tier 1

Oct 29, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sideline against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Bobby Knight
Bill Belichick
Curt Schilling
Lance Armstrong
Tier 2

BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 16: Phil Mickelson of the United States looks on from the ninth tee during round one of the 122nd U.S. Open Championship at The Country Club on June 16, 2022 in Brookline, Massachusetts. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Antonio Brown
Phil Mickelson
Brett Favre
Ben Roethlisberger
Bill Laimbeer
Tiger Woods
Pete Rose
Rick Pitino
Nick Saban
Tier 3

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on February 08, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Roger Clemens
Kyrie Irving
Jim Harbaugh
Bill Parcells
Latrell Sprewell
The 1986 New York Mets