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Sports Criminals

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 ... Read more

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Lawrence Taylor Pt. 1

Lawrence Taylor Pt. 1

From 1981-1993, Lawrence Taylor was a star linebacker for the NFL’s New York Giants. It was a legendary career on one of... Read more

10 Oct 2019

53mins

Ranked #2

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Pete Rose Pt. 1: Charlie Hustle

Pete Rose Pt. 1: Charlie Hustle

Pete Rose's unrelenting drive on the baseball field earned him the nickname "Charlie Hustle" and a place as one of the s... Read more

26 Sep 2019

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Tim Donaghy Pt. 1

Tim Donaghy Pt. 1

As an NBA referee Tim Donaghy was expected to neutrally uphold the rules of his sport. However, he used his position to ... Read more

24 Oct 2019

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Peter Storey Pt. 1

Peter Storey Pt. 1

An English football player from the 60s and 70s with a reputation for physical brutality on the field, Peter Storey’s in... Read more

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Tim Donaghy Pt. 2

Tim Donaghy Pt. 2

In late 2006, NBA referee Tim Donaghy entered into a partnership with professional gambler James "Ba Ba" Battista. But t... Read more

31 Oct 2019

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Peter Storey Pt. 2

Peter Storey Pt. 2

After retiring from English football in the late 1970s, Peter Storey needed a way to support himself. Through his networ... Read more

12 Dec 2019

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Chris Benoit Pt. 2

Chris Benoit Pt. 2

No matter how hard Chris Benoit worked, he felt like he still had to prove himself. His title shot in the WWE wouldn’t c... Read more

28 Feb 2020

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The Black Sox Scandal Pt. 2

The Black Sox Scandal Pt. 2

In September of 1920, a grand jury investigation in Chicago began gathering evidence for a court case against the eight ... Read more

9 Jan 2020

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Pete Rose Pt. 2: For or Against?

Pete Rose Pt. 2: For or Against?

In 1989, the MLB caught wind that Pete Rose was betting on baseball games as the manager for the Cincinnati Reds. As the... Read more

3 Oct 2019

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Lawrence Taylor Pt. 2

Lawrence Taylor Pt. 2

After staying clean for the back half of his career, LT finishes his 13-year run with the New York Giants. Almost immedi... Read more

17 Oct 2019

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Molly Bloom Pt. 1

Molly Bloom Pt. 1

Eventually known as the “Poker Princess,” Molly Bloom never intended to enter the world of gambling. Her life was suppos... Read more

13 Feb 2020

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Molly Bloom Pt. 2

Molly Bloom Pt. 2

After losing her Los Angeles underground poker game at the hands of some nefarious players, Molly Bloom started a new ga... Read more

20 Feb 2020

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March Madness: OSU Tattoo Scandal

March Madness: OSU Tattoo Scandal

In 2010, five players from the Ohio State University football team inked a deal that would violate NCAA rules, and make ... Read more

21 Mar 2020

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Michael Vick Pt. 1

Michael Vick Pt. 1

He was a new breed of athlete, reinvigorating the NFL and its fans. But it all fell apart for the Atlanta Falcons quarte... Read more

16 Jan 2020

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March Madness: Salt Lake’s Olympic Bid

March Madness: Salt Lake’s Olympic Bid

Today we’re headed back to 1998, when most people associated the Winter Olympics with elite athletes and intense competi... Read more

9 Mar 2020

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March Madness: Tiger Woods

March Madness: Tiger Woods

In today’s episode, we’ve teed up a moment in time that sparked a golf legend’s fall from grace—the 2009 car crash of Ti... Read more

20 Mar 2020

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Michael Vick Pt. 2

Michael Vick Pt. 2

In the backyard of his estate, hidden by high fencing and dark walls, NFL quarterback Michael Vick ran “Bad Newz Kennels... Read more

23 Jan 2020

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March Madness: The O.J. Simpson Civil Trial

March Madness: The O.J. Simpson Civil Trial

In today’s episode, we go back to the year 1997 and the civil suit against O.J. Simpson. Learn more about your ad choice... Read more

8 Mar 2020

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March Madness: Sam Hurd

March Madness: Sam Hurd

Today we’re heading back to the year 2011. After five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, Sam Hurd signed a three-year cont... Read more

22 Mar 2020

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March Madness: Rae Carruth

March Madness: Rae Carruth

Today we’re headed back to the year 1999 when then Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth did the unimaginable. Lea... Read more

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