On Saturday, it embroiled the Masters, golf's biggest event, in a controversy that involved the game's most celebrated player, Tiger Woods.
Subsequent disagreement between Sedgwick and Murchison over the definition and placement of the Cambrian-Silurian boundary led to a bitter controversy that involved many British geologists.
Canada became embroiled with Russia in a controversy that involved the judging of the pairs figure skating competition.
(In this essay, I will only examine the coverage of evolutionary biology in the media, not the coverage of creationism or other social controversies that involve evolution. That is a worthy subject, but one that would require a lengthy treatment of its own).
Although De Blasio and his administration received generally good reviews for the handling of a high-profile Ebola case, other controversies that involved City Hall grabbed headlines away from the mayor's policy initiatives.
He ended it as the franchise's most popular player, its season leader in standing ovations, embroiled in a quarterback controversy that now involves three players.
Sometimes it wins admiration for its quiet role as a peace-maker; sometimes it incurs controversy by opposing population policies that involve contraception.
After a string of stories that involve Madonna causing controversy on tour, some have accused the singer of using politically motivated comments and controversial moves just to stay in the press.
Talking about books, especially if that involves controversy, is a surefire way to sell more.
But in briefing sessions that involved both Chinese and foreign reporters, Mr. Schmidt faced questions about the censorship controversy that has involved Google, Microsoft, Yahoo and Cisco Systems.
