10 Athlete Gaffes Aided by Social Media [VIDEO]

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News that the Orlando Magic's CEO reportedly drunk-dialed NBA star Dwight Howard at 1 a.m begging him not to leave the team broke this week. It was a story many could relate to in the age of cellphones and immediate communication, as well as one that quickly spread on Twitter and provided another example of the sports and technology worlds colliding.

Usually, though, it's the athletes themselves whose gaffes are aided, abetted and magnified by tech and social media. While social media can be a powerful tool for athletes, it can also work against them. Here are ten of the Mashable staff's best examples.

Can you think of any others? Let us know in the comments.