Unwilling to exploit the weakness of her friend, who suffered a knee injury before a competition for the 2000 US Olympic taekwondo team, Esther Kim forfeited the match. (AP File Photo)   Story

PART THREE Talk masters Opponents have always engaged in good-natured barbs, but these days it's become an art form for some. Most see it as good fun - as long as certain lines are not crossed. DAN SHAUGHNESSY Delay of high school game was good call Back in 1970, my high school's basketball coach delayed the championship game to give our opponent's star player a chance to heal his injured ankle.

You make the call: The good and bad of sports Boston.com readers ranked our 10 moments to remember and 10 to forget: Ten to remember   Ten to forget

The series

Part 1 The good, the bad, and the ugly		Examples of the latter two seem more prevalent in sports today; or maybe it's just that the bombardment of media exposure brings more of it to the public conscience.  Story
Part 2 Men of honor		In 1940, the Cornell football team benefited from a referee's mistake to remain unbeaten; what the players decided to do about it made them even bigger winners.  Story
Part 3 Talking trash Sunday		Opponents have always engaged in good-natured barbs, but these days it's become an art form for some. Most see it as good fun - as long as certain lines are not crossed.  Story