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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.

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    • Sports
    • 3.8 • 818 Ratings

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.

    Olympic Crimes and Scandals

    Olympic Crimes and Scandals

    To be an Olympic champion, you gotta be the best. To be number one on this show means you’re probably the worst. Ash and Alaina from Parcast Network’s Crime Countdown explore the crimes and scandals that rocked the world’s most prestigious sports event.
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    • 44 min
    Russian Doping Scandal Pt. 2

    Russian Doping Scandal Pt. 2

    Building a massive doping operation to cheat the Olympics was one thing, but for Russia, keeping it secret was the bigger challenge. After one of its former athletes blew the whistle on the operation, Putin oversaw a massive cover-up that saw top officials fleeing the country.
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    • 42 min
    Russian Doping Scandal Pt. 1

    Russian Doping Scandal Pt. 1

    For Vladimir Putin and Russia, the Olympics were not simply a sports competition; they were a show of power on the world stage. And ahead of the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, the national team was criminally advantaged—by a top-secret, state-sponsored steroid program.

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    • 40 min
    Aaron Hernandez Pt. 2

    Aaron Hernandez Pt. 2

    In 2013, a year after signing one of the biggest contract extensions ever granted a tight end, Hernandez was involved in yet another shooting. His career, and his life, collapsed after his arrest. 


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    • 39 min
    Aaron Hernandez Pt. 1

    Aaron Hernandez Pt. 1

    At the University of Florida, Aaron Hernandez won two national championships and the John Mackey Award for best tight end. He went on to play for the New England Patriots, earning millions. But behind closed doors, he was reckless and violent… And a murder plot gone wrong only made him more frenzied. 


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    • 43 min
    Dennis Rodman Pt. 2

    Dennis Rodman Pt. 2

    In the mid-to-late ‘90s, during the second half of his NBA career, Dennis Rodman struggled to maintain his celebrity. As his star faded, he resorted to more and more outrageous antics to get the public's attention.
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    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

3.8 out of 5
818 Ratings

818 Ratings

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Crossovers

I wish the par cast network would stop with all the crossovers. Every once in a while is okay, but it’s frustrating to open the podcast and find that there’s a crossover with no new episode.

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2019 Astros?

I’d love to hear about the 2019 Astros cheating.

Joey Rdgz ,

I agree with that guy ☝️ and give him 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I too am disappointed to consistently see new crossroad episodes on here.

Don’t break what never needed fixing.

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