Daily Gallery: Breakups in sports

Inspired by the breakup between John Morris and Kevin Martin – an abrupt end to a seven-year relationship that made them one half of one of the most formidable teams in the world – sportsnet.ca looks at some of the most memorable endings to relationships in sports. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley

The Kobe Bryant-Shaquille O’Neal combo was dynamite on the court and led the Los Angeles Lakers to three championships. Off the court however, the duo couldn’t stand each other and their “divorce’ became official after Shaq left the town in 2004. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill,File)

The Maple Leafs and long-time captain Mats Sundin parted ways after a Hall of Fame career in Toronto. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Brett Favre was everything to the Green Bay Packers. He won MVP trophies, kept the team competitive for more than a decade, and brought a Super Bowl to Titletown. However, in 2007 the Packers and Favre went their own ways after Green Bay deemed Aaron Rodgers the QB of the future. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, file)

Edmonton Oilers superstar Wayne Gretzky couldn’t hold back the tears during a press conference to announce his being traded to the Los Angeles Kings on August 9, 1988. (CP/Ray Giguere)

After leading the Montreal Canadiens to a pair of Stanley Cup, Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy left the organization in 1995 following a 12-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. (CP PHOTO/Hans Deryk)

Will the Heat’s ‘Big Three’ be able to add any more rings to their jewelery collection? (AP Photo/J.Pat Carter)

Tiger Woods taught Elin Nordegren how to golf, and in a ironic twist of fate she almost took off his head with a golf club after discovering that he was committing adultery. AP

Vince Carter put the Toronto Raptors map in the NBA universe. However, his relationship with the team and city soured after numerous incidents that included embellishing injuries and decreasing his effort on the court. AP

Daily Gallery: Breakups in sports

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