Legacy: Sports Stories

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From Stak, this is Legacy. We tell powerful, human stories rooted in sport - stories about identity, culture, politics, resilience, and the moments that change everything. Legacy: Spotlight Our new series brings you one incredible sports story every two weeks - told in under 15 minutes.  The Legacy Podcast: Our award-winning long-form documentary series dives deeper into some of the most compelling stories in sport: Season 1: Inside the Qatar World Cup: An investigation into the power, politics, and human cost behind the most controversial World Cup in history.Season 2: The English Disease: A revealing exploration of football hooliganism in modern Britain, and what it says about identity, violence, and belonging.Season 3: Dancing With Shadows: A ground-breaking investigation into the complex legacy behind one of the world’s most prestigious ballet institutions.Season 4: Defiant: The powerful story of amputee boxing and one man’s fight for survival, purpose, and redemption. Legacy is the award-winning documentary podcast that tells powerful, human stories rooted in sports - from football and soccer, to rugby, tennis, boxing, NFL, cricket, golf, F1 and beyond. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our documentaries or podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. The only Winter Olympic sport women can’t compete in | Legacy Spotlight

    EPISODE 1

    The only Winter Olympic sport women can’t compete in | Legacy Spotlight

    Women have been competing in Nordic combined at the World Cup and World Championship level, but the Olympics? Still off-limits.This is the story of Annika Malacinski, one of the world’s top women in Nordic combined and a leading voice fighting for Olympic inclusion. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share. This is Legacy: Spotlight, where we tell sports stories that matter. New episodes every fortnight. Follow us on YouTube for every story in video and get us on Instagram and TikTok for even more Legacy stories. Got a story you think we need to tell? DM us on Instagram or email legacysportstories@gmail.com. Legacy is the award-winning documentary podcast that tells powerful, human stories rooted in sports - from football and soccer, to rugby, tennis, boxing, F1, NFL, cricket, golf and beyond. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our documentaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    The rugby star chasing an even more brutal sport | Legacy Spotlight

    Niccolò Cannone is known to rugby fans as one of Italy’s most physical and dependable forwards. But why does he dream of playing in one of the world's most brutal sports once he's retired? If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share. This is Legacy: Spotlight, where we tell sports stories that matter. New episodes every fortnight. Follow us on YouTube for every story in video and get us on Instagram and TikTok for even more Legacy stories. Got a story you think we need to tell? DM us on Instagram or email legacysportstories@gmail.com. Legacy is the award-winning documentary podcast that tells powerful, human stories rooted in sports - from football and soccer, to rugby, tennis, boxing, F1, NFL, cricket, golf and beyond. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our documentaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    How ping pong transformed US-China relations in the 1970s | Legacy Spotlight

    How did China and the US mend their relationship in the 1970s through... ping pong? This is the story of how two players changed the course of history. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share. This is Legacy: Spotlight, where we tell sports stories that matter. New episodes every fortnight. Follow us on YouTube for every story in video and get us on Instagram and TikTok for even more Legacy stories. Got a story you think we need to tell? DM us on Instagram or email legacysportstories@gmail.com. Legacy is the award-winning documentary podcast that tells powerful, human stories rooted in sports - from football and soccer, to rugby, tennis, boxing, F1, NFL, cricket, golf and beyond. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our documentaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    The toughest marathon you’ve never heard of | Legacy Spotlight

    This is the story of The Barkley: one of the most brutal endurance races you’ve probably never heard of. And what it reveals about our relentless hunger for pushing our bodies to the limit. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share. This is Legacy: Spotlight, where we tell sports stories that matter. New episodes every fortnight. Follow us on YouTube for every story in video and get us on Instagram and TikTok for even more Legacy stories. Got a story you think we need to tell? DM us on Instagram or email legacysportstories@gmail.com. Legacy is the award-winning documentary podcast that tells powerful, human stories rooted in sports - from football and soccer, to rugby, tennis, boxing, F1, NFL, cricket, golf and beyond. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our documentaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    The tragedy that shook USA’s last World Cup | Legacy Spotlight

    Andrés Escobar Saldarriaga was one of Colombia’s most loved and iconic footballers. But the 1994 World Cup changed everything. On the world’s biggest stage, Andrés made one mistake. A mistake that would cost him his life. Follow us on YouTube for every story in video and get us on Instagram and TikTok for even more Legacy stories. Got a story you think we need to tell? DM us on Instagram or email legacysportstories@gmail.com. Legacy is the award-winning documentary podcast that tells powerful, human stories rooted in sports - from football and soccer, to rugby, tennis, boxing, F1, NFL, cricket, golf and beyond. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our documentaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    The million-dollar racing pigeon heist | Legacy Spotlight

    Once the "horse racing of the poor," pigeon racing is now a lucrative industry, built on a deep bond between fanciers and their birds. But now, they are under attack. This is the story of how Belgium - the cradle of the sport - has been rocked by a series of million-dollar bird burglaries, and how the community is fighting back. Follow us on YouTube for every story in video and get us on Instagram and TikTok for even more Legacy stories. Got a story you think we need to tell? DM us on Instagram or email legacysportstories@gmail.com. Legacy is the award-winning documentary podcast that tells powerful, human stories rooted in sports - from football and soccer, to rugby, tennis, boxing, F1, NFL, cricket, golf and beyond. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our documentaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    A Guide to the Enhanced Games | Legacy Spotlight

    Next month sees the Enhanced Games hit Las Vegas. Dubbed the 'Steroid Olympics', it's an event where performance-enhancing drugs aren’t banned, but part of the spectacle. From the big-money investment, to the high-profile athletes involved, this is everything you need to know about what might be the most divisive sporting event of all time – and why we should all pay attention. Follow us on YouTube for every story in video and get us on Instagram and TikTok for even more Legacy stories. Got a story you think we need to tell? DM us on Instagram or email legacysportstories@gmail.com. Legacy is the award-winning documentary podcast that tells powerful, human stories rooted in sports - from football and soccer, to rugby, tennis, boxing, F1, NFL, cricket, golf and beyond. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our documentaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Why Spain's far-right loves bullfighting | Legacy Spotlight

    For some Spaniards, bullfighting is an iconic symbol of heritage and identity. For others, it’s an abusive practice that belongs in the past. And most recently, it’s become the stage of a major culture war, pulling in debates about nationalism, identity, and even far-right movements. So how did a centuries-old spectacle become the battleground of a new culture war in Europe? Follow us on YouTube for every story in video and get us on Instagram and TikTok for even more Legacy stories. Got a story you think we need to tell? DM us on Instagram or email legacysportstories@gmail.com. Legacy is the award-winning documentary podcast that tells powerful, human stories rooted in sports - from football and soccer, to rugby, tennis, boxing, F1, NFL, cricket, golf and beyond. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our documentaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  9. Introducing Legacy Spotlight

    SEASON 5 TRAILER

    Introducing Legacy Spotlight

    Welcome to Legacy Spotlight, the new series from Stak, where every two weeks we tell you a sports story in under 15 minutes. Stories that go beyond scores, stats, and trophies. Stories that go to the heart of why we all love sport. Stories that remind us why we care. Sports stories that matter. Subscribe and follow along now, and if you’re new here, be sure to check out our longer-form documentaries in Seasons 1–4 of Legacy for even more unforgettable stories. Follow us on YouTube for every story in video and get us on Instagram and TikTok for even more Legacy stories. Got a story you think we need to tell? DM us on Instagram or email legacysportstories@gmail.com. Legacy is the award-winning documentary podcast that tells powerful, human stories rooted in sports - from football and soccer, to rugby, tennis, boxing, F1, NFL, cricket, golf and beyond. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our documentaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
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From Stak, this is Legacy. We tell powerful, human stories rooted in sport - stories about identity, culture, politics, resilience, and the moments that change everything. Legacy: Spotlight Our new series brings you one incredible sports story every two weeks - told in under 15 minutes.  The Legacy Podcast: Our award-winning long-form documentary series dives deeper into some of the most compelling stories in sport: Season 1: Inside the Qatar World Cup: An investigation into the power, politics, and human cost behind the most controversial World Cup in history.Season 2: The English Disease: A revealing exploration of football hooliganism in modern Britain, and what it says about identity, violence, and belonging.Season 3: Dancing With Shadows: A ground-breaking investigation into the complex legacy behind one of the world’s most prestigious ballet institutions.Season 4: Defiant: The powerful story of amputee boxing and one man’s fight for survival, purpose, and redemption. Legacy is the award-winning documentary podcast that tells powerful, human stories rooted in sports - from football and soccer, to rugby, tennis, boxing, NFL, cricket, golf, F1 and beyond. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss any of our documentaries or podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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