Two comedians take an unmerciful and hilarious look at athletes who have lost big games.. with the law! Crime in Sports does the research, and finds the funny in the world of sports true crime. New episode every week! more

When sport collides with true crime.

For years, players have been too afraid to talk about it. But now, the truth about a broom that almost destroyed curling is finally coming out.Over the course of six episodes, semi-professional curler and fully professional comedian John Cullen (Blocked Party) is exposing the unbelievable, never-before-told scandal that rocked the sport of curling. Yes, curling. more

Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage.Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles, we're left to wonder: how did this happen? Where did they trip up, and who is to blame? From the creators of American History Tellers, Business Wars and Tides of History comes American Scandal, where we take you deep into the heart of America's dark side to look at what drives someone to break the rules and what happens when they're caught. Hosted by Lindsay Graham.Need more American Scandal? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, binge new seasons first, and listen completely ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or visit wondery.app.link/IM5aogASNNb now.   more

College holds a mythic place in American culture—hailed as the best four years of your life and revered as a beacon of integrity and excellence. But behind the polished campus tours and glossy brochures lies a far more complicated reality. Each episode of Campus Files uncovers a new story, exploring everything from rigged admissions to sports scandals, free speech, and hazing. Consider this your unofficial campus tour.Do you have tips or story ideas? Send us an email at campusfilespod@gmail.com‬.For additional stories on scandals that have rocked American institutions, check out seasons 1-3 of Gangster Capitalism in this feed:Season 1: The College Admissions ScandalSeason 2: The NRASeason 3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty UniversityCampus Files is an Audacy original podcast. more

In 2007, NBA referee Tim Donaghy was arrested for betting on games he officiated. It was the biggest scandal in American sports history, but it quickly faded from the headlines. Why? Because everyone in this scandal has something to hide. This isn't a story about basketball - it's a story about money, and a conspiracy that spans far beyond one referee. Sports journalist Tim Livingston takes you inside his eight-year odyssey to find the truth at the heart of the scandal. This is Whistleblower. more

Fox Sports host and comic Rachel Bonnetta ('Lock It In', '@Buzzer') and comedy writer Rachna Fruchbom ('Fresh Off the Boat', 'Parks and Recreation') are here to share their love for two things: sports and DRAMA. Sure, they obsessively root for Cleveland (the Browns and the Cavaliers, respectively), but they get even more excited by those crazy moments in sports that become almost legendary. We all know the sensationalistic scandals about cheating, gambling and sex, but Rachel and Rachna want to discover the humanity behind the headlines. That's why they started Hall of Shame -- every week Rachel and Rachna will take each other through some of the biggest scandals in sports, from the thrill of Dock Ellis' acid fueled no-hitter on acid to the agony of Rosie Ruiz's fake Boston Marathon win. With humor and a healthy dose of perspective, they get to the bottom of what exactly went down, why these stories matter, and how they're still relevant today. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll feel more invested in sports than you ever thought possible. more

Season 3: The Disappearance of Mario Rossi - Set against the backdrop of NASCAR's drug smuggling scandal in the early 1980's, this season of The Sneak tells the story of the disappearance of one of the sport's most brilliant engineers, a mystery that haunts racing to this day. The hosts will set out to finally answer the question: What really happened to Mario Rossi? Season 2: Murders at Whiskey Creek - We follow world champion surfer Jack Roland Murphy as he pulls off the biggest jewel heist in American history. Things turn deadly as he is implicated in two murders afterwards. Interviews with him and his accomplices expose even more murders, and an even darker story.Season 1: DB Tuber - News of the crime spread across the internet like wildfire. The story of a football hero turned bank robber shocked the sleepy town where the heist occurred, and became a worldwide sensation. People were aghast as the disgraced athlete told his incredible story. There was only one problem. It wasn't the whole story. Not by a long shot. From USA Today comes The Sneak. A show that digs into spectacular true crime stories from the world of sports. New episodes every Tuesday.  more

The Edge follows best-selling Astroball author Ben Reiter as he investigates the cheating scandal that tarnished the Houston Astros' World Series 2017 win. Through original interviews with key figures in the scandal, Reiter gets to the bottom of what happened, who's to blame, and why the scandal enraged the sports world more than any other in recent memory. He also answers the biggest question of all: What drove the most forward-thinking organization in the history of sports not just to the edge … but over it?The Edge is an Audacy original presented in partnership with Ben Reiter and Prologue Projects. more

They're sport's greatest heroes… displaying superhuman-like abilities to overcome intense pressure. But when it comes to the downfalls of fame, money, and ego—they're far more human than super. Every Thursday, Parcast's original series SPORTS CRIMINALS keeps score on the darker side of sports. Each episode chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of some of the sports world's biggest names. Sports Criminals is a Spotify Original from Parcast. more

Join us every Tuesday and Thursday as we break down the wildest developments in the messy world of sports — because it's much more fun to watch athletes on the field if you know what they're doing off of it. Whether you're a die-hard fan who has the standings of multiple leagues memorized, or someone who really does think that Taylor Swift put Travis Kelce on the map, join us Madeline Hill and Charlotte Wilder, as we watch sports with one eye on the game and one eye on the personal life section of athletes' Wikipedia pages. sportsgossipshow.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Charges with Rex Chapman takes its audience on a journey through some of the most fascinating scandals that have rocked the world of sports from brawls to betting to bribery, and everything in between. Hosted by Chapman, an NBA and Twitter legend, each episode centers around an interview with a famous athlete who ran afoul of the law. We'll relive their rise to fame as well as their fall from grace and hear their side of the events that changed their lives forever.Created by Portal A & CTRL MediaProduced by DBPodcastsExecutive Producers: Steve Nash, Ezra Holland, Brandon Kraines, Nate Houghteling & Todd Barrish more

What would the greatest athletes lose ... to win? Hosted by Molly Bloom - former skier, speaker, and author of 'Molly's Game' - Torched is a podcast about the heat of competition. We tell stories of scandal, controversy, and redemption on the biggest world stage: the Olympics. Binge all episodes of TORCHED ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial today by visiting http://www.wondery.com/shows/torched. Produced by FilmNation Entertainment in association with Gilded Audio. more

Buckle up for a wild trip behind the scenes of one of the most exclusive clubs on earth: the world of professional sports owners. A mix of comedy, tragedy, and everything in between, OWNED is the first podcast ever to take listeners way above the court or field into the luxury boxes where billionaires roam. Each week, former NBA player (and current Twitter all-star) Rex Chapman is joined by a cast of reporters, athletes, and comedians to dissect the politics, scandals, and scores of these eccentric moguls who hold our hopes and dreams in their hands. It is fun, funny, dynamic, surprising, and based on incredible stories; a hybrid talk show that combines the wit and flair of SmartLess with the reporting, storytelling, and production muscle of Campside Media, creators of hit shows like Chameleon: Wild Boys, and Suspect.Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Owned with Rex Chapman ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. more

Welcome to The Circus: week-after-week of prestige narration from the hotbed of Australian winter sport. Featuring players, pundits, comics and punters, join The Grade Cricketer's Pez and Higgos as they chronicle the culture, scandal, farce and humourlessness of the codes the nation actually cares about. more

Playing Dirty: Sports Scandals is a podcast from Dan Patrick, hosted by ESPN broadcaster Jay Harris. It explores some of the most mind-blowing sports scandals throughout history.  We blend them up into a weekly show that shines a light on the dark side of sports. You'll get the inside scoop while we serve up the juicy details. If you have an appetite for real reporting, join us as we uncover behind-the-scenes details of your favorite sports scandals.Playing Dirty: Sports Scandals is a production of Dan Patrick Productions, Never Ever Productions, and Workhouse Media from executive producers Dan Patrick, Paul Anderson, Nick Panella, Maia Glikman and Jennifer Clary. Hosted by Jay Harris. Written and produced by Jenn Brown, Francey Hakes, Maia Glikman, and Jennifer Clary. more

From race fixing attempts to kidnappings, the backbone of motorsport is built on scandal, intrigue, danger, and deception.Rev your engines and dive into the heart-pounding world of motorsport with Elizabeth Blackstock's captivating new podcast, Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys. Join us on an adrenaline-fueled journey through the scandalous, the intriguing, and the perilous tales that define this high-octane universe. more

No Grip is a Formula 1 culture podcast hosted by Lily Herman. Each episode dives into the wacky and dramatic mishaps, scandals, and sagas surrounding the sport, both on the track and far away from it. From the ever-expanding world of F1 romance novels and the cataclysmic 2023 event Lily calls WAGageddon, to the infamous missing Monaco Grand Prix diamond and the astrology of the grid, No Grip dives headfirst into Formula 1's under-explored cultural pockets.Episodes publish the Wednesday before any given race weekend.The show is produced, edited, and sound-designed by Yochai Maital. Max Miller serves as executive producer. more

Sports enthusiasts Michael Benatar and Sports TV Executive Jdawg host the oldest running sports podcast of all time. Covering everything from scandals to losing money gambling. Welcome to the dirty side of sports.Host: Michael Benatar and Jdawgfollow all of these or I will kick youInstagram:   / The_SportsHangoverWebsite: https://www.TheSportsHangover.comTiktok:   / TheSportsHangoverX:   / TSHPodcast more

Only If You Get Caught is about how we can better understand sports and culture by appreciating the ways humans cheat in ways big and small. Hosted by Patrick Redford and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin, each episode will dive into the history and methodologies behind cheating scandals to explore what bending or breaking the rules tells us about ourselves. Created by Patrick Redford, Alex Sujong Laughlin, and Defector Media.   more

The Sports Scandals Podcasts shines a light on the dark side of sports. We cover the famous and infamous scandals of athletes, teams and events that have shaped the sporting world. We look at the scandals that have rocked Football, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Hockey, The World Cup, The Olympics and More!If you like the show, give us a 5 Star Review and comment on what topics you want us to cover next. more

Raunchy and reactionary play-by-play on the controversial ball games and ball scandals that changed America, with a mission to bridge the cultural gap between sports haters and sports lovers. Hosted by Filthy Armenian and Glen Rockney, and featuring a wide spectrum of eccentric guests, each episode is available in audio and video to provide a realtime uncensored trip deep, deep, deep to the back wall.For access to all our premium episodes, in audio and video, subscribe at Patreon.com/TheBackWall for only $5 a month. more

A weekly podcast focused on the most obscure sports scandals in history. We deep dive so you don't have to. Hosted by Chase Tollison & Hunter Wise. more

Where we go beyond scores, statistics, and personalities to focus on issues and controversies in sports worlds. A companion to the textbook Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies, this podcast gives a behind the scenes look at the textbook with stories from our lives as scholars and athletes as well as providing analysis of ongoing issues and controversies in contemporary sport worlds. We will also have guests who are content experts on topics covered in the book.Students, professors, and anyone else interested in the sociology of sport will find our discussions engaging. We welcome hearing your thoughts and analysis so please engage with us through social media about the textbook or on any of the topics we cover in this podcast.Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SportsInSocietyPodcas/ Twitter: https://x.com/SportsInSoc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsinsocpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562909627749 more

Step into the time machine with hosts Scott and Derek as they dissect the most electrifying decade in sports history. 90s Sports Mixtape is your weekly deep dive into the era that gave us legendary dynasties, iconic athletes, and unforgettable controversies. Each episode explores the stories behind the headline, from championship runs to shocking scandals, from breakthrough moments to career-defining performances. Each week on 90s Sports Mixtape, this Texas duo will break down the championships, controversies, and cultural moments that made the '90s unforgettable. Whether it's Jordan's Bulls, Aikman's Cowboys, or the Trial of the Century of OJ Simpson, no topic is off limits. Expect deep dives, hot takes, and the kind of passionate arguments that can only come from two friends who've been rehashing these debates for decades. more

Uncover the shocking untold stories behind the biggest controversies in sports history. From secret bounties, to high stakes gambling, and jaw dropping betrayals. Fumbles and Frauds takes you behind the scenes where glory ends and scandal begins. Whether you're a die hard fan or someone who just loves a good scandal this podcast will cover all the drama, deception, and dark secrets that shook the world of sports. more

Sports True Crime: Investigating the Dark Side of Sports Scandals & CrimesFrom shocking scandals to criminal investigations, Sports True Crime uncovers the untold stories behind the biggest crimes in sports history. Dive deep into cases like O.J. Simpson, Aaron Hernandez, Tonya Harding, and more. Game-fixing, corruption, murder, and betrayal—this is where sports and true crime collide. more

'Scandalous' is the destination for avid sports fans curious in the dark side of the industry. Covering the infamous moments in sports where scandals, controversy and athletics collide. Host/Producer: Jake Collins more

Sports Controversies The Biggest Scandals & Controversies in Sports HistoryUncover the most shocking scandals and controversies in sports history with Sports Controversies, the podcast that explores the biggest debates, investigations, and scandals in athletics. From the Munich Olympics Massacre to Deflategate, Russian doping, and more—tune in for in-depth analysis and expert opinions. more

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Baseball's strangest stories come out after dark.This is where Baseball Nation Network explores the side of Major League Baseball that doesn't fit neatly into standings and box scores: murder mysteries, unexplained deaths, disappearances, scandals, curses, bizarre games, notorious characters, forgotten stars, clubhouse secrets, incredible coincidences, tragedies, controversies, and stories so strange they almost don't sound real.Less a conventional sports podcast, more baseball plus true crime plus campfire storytelling. The mysterious death of Ed Delahanty. Ray Chapman and baseball's fatal pitch. Ten Cent Beer Night. Disco Demolition. Dock Ellis. The Black Sox. The Curse of the Billy Goat. The players who lived double lives.Host Vin Marlowe tells one story a night — slowly, carefully, and without ever solving what history left unsolved. Everything you hear is documented, and where the record is disputed, the show says so out loud.Vin Marlowe is a fictional broadcaster created, written, and voiced by Baseball Nation Network. He is not a real person and is never presented as such. The stories are real.New stories every Thursday at 4 AM ET. The lights are off. The crowd has gone home. more