Fumbles and Frauds

In this episode join us as we explore a well known Winter Olympics scandal. This week we cover the infamous 1994 assault on Nancy Kerrigan and some of the background and planning that went into it. Do you think Tonya knew about it? Was she maybe even the mastermind or was she just another victim?

Join us on our first episode of 2026 as we explore the specific scandals of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics .From the death of a doctor, blood doping, weather related issues, and much more.

Join us this week as we look at a scandal involving Ohio State one of the dominant beasts of college football. We discuss tattoos, FBI investigations, charm bracelets, and much more.

Have you ever heard of the Montreal Expos? A former Canadian baseball team who no longer exists but in this episode we explore why that is. Was it poor management, money, scandal, or all of the above. Tune in to find out.

When a celebrated NFL star’s secret dog‑fighting operation is exposed, a community reels as shocking details of cruelty, illegal gambling, and cover‑ups come to light. This episode examines the rise and fall of a sports icon, the legal and moral fallout, and the fate of the rescued animals.

This episode we examine the career and controversies of Sean Avery. A skilled NHL agitator whose behavior off the ice often overshadowed his play, Avery’s history includes locker-room bullying allegations, confrontations with teammates and staff, and an on-ice tactic that prompted a league rule change.

What turns a ragged, blood‑soaked sock into a piece of baseball lore? Join us as we unpack Curt Schilling’s roller‑coaster career — from early trades and Phillies glory to World Series heroics with the Diamondbacks and the Red Sox’ miraculous 2004 comeback. We’ll tell the behind‑the‑scenes story of the infamous “bloody sock” — the emergency surgery, the game‑day dilemma, the conspiracy theories, and why that sock now hangs in the Hall of Fame while Schilling himself does not.

https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/october-19-2004-curt-schilling-keeps-red-sox-alive-in-bloody-sock-game/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curt_Schilling

What starts as a highlight‑reel rise ends in a moment everyone remembers for the wrong reasons. In this episode we tell the full arc of Plaxico Burress — from jaw‑dropping catches and a Super Bowl‑winning touchdown to a nightclub mishap that turned into a headline‑grabbing legal nightmare.

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Wikipedia

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ex-receiver-plaxico-burress-finally-explains-how-he-shot-himself-in-the-leg-at-a-club/

https://www.new-york-lawyers.org/static/2024/10/plaxico_burress_case.pdf-Saland Law

https://www.blackenterprise.com/plaxico-burress-unveils-new-luxury-sock-line/-Black enterprise.com

https://www.businessinsider.com/plaxico-burress-fashion-sock-line-2013-5-sock line

In this episode, we dive deep into the unforgettable and complex story of Manti Te’o — a football star whose inspiring journey took a shocking turn with one of the most infamous catfishing scandals in sports history. From his Polynesian roots and rise at Notre Dame to the heartbreaking online deception that shook fans and a nation, we unpack the impact on Te’o, Notre Dame’s football culture, and the world of college sports.

Sometimes fans can be your biggest supporters and hype men but other times fans can take things too far. Beyond yelling at the other team on this night fans took things a step further with opposing players and the aftermath went down in history as an event called “Malice at the Palace.”