Crime in Sports

This week, we take a look at a man who was so close to being what he wanted to be, but couldn't quite get there. In & out of the NBA, until no one would sign him anymore. He then embarked on a second career, consisting of being in the wrong place, at the the exact wrong time. He was forced to testify in the Rae Carruth murder trial, he pretended to be Jayson Williams, and just about every self des...

This week, we explore a man with an infamous past, who makes quite the terrible name for himself. A short MMA career gives way to a long crime career. His mix of mental illness, drug addiction, and brain damage all add up to make him a danger to all around him. He beat people with a hammer, and worse. His final crime is indescribably heartless, and one of the worst things we've ever had to talk ab...

This week, we explore the life of a woman, who had a whole persona, built on lies. She won the Boston Marathon... but did she really? Is she a sick person, who can't help but lie, or a persecuted person, who never had her true accomplishments recognized? Either way, a life of crime is the result, including some fraud, and participation in an "all woman cocaine ring". After disappearing from the pu...

This week, we explore the tale of someone who had greatness written all over him. He was a number one overall baseball draft pick, but it all fell apart from there. Arrogance, ignorance, and a complete lack of empathy for others leads him down a terrible path, that leaves people hurt, and an elderly man, nearly dead. He was given chance, after chance, but will he ever get it together, and actually...

This week, we check out one of the strangest stories that we've ever done. It is impossible to describe exactly how unexpected of a turn that it takes. A man who is a 2 time Olympic boxer, and also a pro boxer, with a very respectable record. He was also known as one if the dirtiest fighters to ever lace up the gloves, and this was brought to the forefront when an opponent ended up dead. But that'...

This week, we try to catch up with a man who built his whole life on speed. Fast cars. Fast money. And repeatedly getting caught for what he did. He financed a racing team on drug profits, after failing in the flower industry. Like most professional athletes, right? It's very unique story, and there is always more crazy, just around the next turn!    Have your flower importing business go bankrupt...

This week, we try to scratch beneath the surface of a man who has had untold success. Not in sports, but in the entertainment industry, after a brief stint in the NFL. Founder of Death Row Records, and perpetrator of more crimes than we can even talk about. And those are just the things he's actually been convicted on, not to mention, drugs, guns, Tupac, Biggie... He's larger than life, and we can...

This week, we check out an under the radar story, of a not so successful athlete, who turned out to be a terrible person. He achieved great success in college, but pro success eluded him. No problem, he decided to coach, but that's all thrown of the rails by him, committing a most awful crime, getting a break from the law, then making it even worse. All of this, with a hugely shocking ending... Qu...

This week, we look at a man who could have been one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Number 1 overall draft pick & every accolade that exists. He was even Michael Jordan's idol. So, how did this sure thing turn so wrong? Cocaine. Cocaine. Oh, and cocaine. His career was even ended at Studio 54, of all places. A tragic story, that everyone should know about. A wild, unexpected tale!...

This week, we c heck out a man with possibly double the brain damage, as he was both a football player & a pro wrestler. His attitude made his football career less of an option, but he was perfect for wrestling. The only problem is that he can't seem to stay out of police custody. His charges are long & varied, but he couldn't stop doing one particular crime... bank robbery. A crazy guy & a crazy...

This week, we tell a tale of potential, talent & repeated stupidity. He fought through coming from nowhere, and being drafted into the Army, after his rookie season, only to make a rocket like rise to superstardom, then comes crashing down, faster than a shooting star. He continues to make mistake after mistake, leaving ex-teammates, family & spouses wondering why he can't get it together. He's a...

This week, we tell a story of perseverance. Sort of. A young man is sent to prison at 15, but turns his life around, after finding boxing. It's downright inspirational... until the guy starts committing untold horrors upon the unsuspecting population. He is sent back to prison for what we think is the worst thing he could've done, until DNA solves a cold case, and we find out what REALLY is the wo...

This week, we tell a story that more people really should know about. He came from segregated Mississippi, all the way to the World Series, but the high of success could never match his love for a different high... Crack! He smoked crack at home. In the car. At the ballpark! Anywhere. He's such a character, that you can't help but root for him, only to mess it up with more crack!   Work hard from...

This week, we explore a story that was seemingly very predictable. This is the first episode ever, where we cover the sibling of a CIS alum. He was aggressive, and very violent, which made him a pretty decent MMA fighter, but a terrible fit for any other situation. His constant bouts of violence, fueled by anger, and cocaine left people in fear, right up until the end of the story, which is possib...

This week, we check out someone who had the world in the palm of his hands, only to spike it to the ground, and stomp on it, with both feet. Out of nowhere, a series of arrests starts, and never stops. His crimes are almost sad, until he just keeps doing it. Friends, family, and old teammates try to help him, but their efforts fall of deaf ears, as his thirst for getting arrested just can't be que...

This week, we dig deep on a man who seemed to be on the cusp of greatness. A hight first round draft pick in the NFL, with a record signing bonus... but it all went wrong. Injuries led to painkillers, which led to, of course, crack cocaine. His struggles, through the years are legendary, including highway panhandling, and almost as many arrests as surgeries! Perform "fruit raids" at a young age, h...

This week, we look at a man who came up under the iron curtain, only to come to North America, and become a hockey star. He was quiet, respectful, and well liked. Oh, and he also had a secret double life, where he made trips to Pakistan to check out the heroin supply. He called himself an "importer/exporter", but took the definition of that to a new level. His childhood story is one for the ages,...

This week, we check out the story of a man who came from rough beginnings, to rise to the level of heavyweight champ, only to constantly do the wrong thing. He hits women, a simple post office parking lot disagreement turns into death threats, but there's nothing new there, as he threatens to kill just about everybody. In public. Sometimes, on camera. His crazy must be heard to be believed! Show a...

This week, we explore the life of a man who has a magic name in wrestling, but a very common name at the police station. He was groomed from birth to continue his family's legacy, and be the standard bearer of the next generation. Unfortunately for him, he was side tracked by sleeping late, doing drugs, and of course, breeding & selling cats. Not to mention chaperoning escorts, and all sorts of ar...

This week, we bring you a story of a legacy, unlimited potential, and massive screw ups. His family was an athletic legacy in his town, putting plenty of pressure on him to fulfill his destiny. And he did... well, until he did such a huge amount of drugs that no basketball team would touch him, and he ended up in a crashed car, with a heroin needle hanging out of his arm. A long way from how it wa...

This week, we have a long & winding story about a man who is still very famous, and has used that fame to every advantage. He came from the toughest of circumstances to somehow become a Hall of Fame NFL player. He also did a bunch of cocaine, and never met 4 or 5 strippers that he didn't like. He was a jerk, and embraced it. But would that keep him from a television career? Of course not! You won'...

This week, we check a criminal with a need for speed. From race cars, at least, but his life off the track is way crazier than driving 200 mph, in a circle. His scams & schemes are honestly mind boggling, and netted him proceeds in the billions of dollars, which helped him finance his race team, and an extravagant lifestyle, that puts most of even the richest athletes to shame. But, just like the...

This week, we explore the life of a man who had every opportunity to be a true legend, but never seemed to waste a chance to squander his talent, and all that everyone bent over backwards to hand to him. While on the right path, he was a hall of fame level talent, but just when you think he was "good, now", he would end up shirtless, and looking for cocaine! A truly messy tale!   Have all the prom...

This week, we have quite the tale, featuring a man, who was considered quite the success, having never been beaten in the ring, but a mysterious illness make him give up boxing, and instead dip into a strange existence, including being accused of a very flashy, and public shooting of his ex-manager, and a host of weird political goings on, that will make you wonder exactly how much brain damage he...

This week, we dig deep on a guy who always seemed to be almost great, but could never quite get over the hump. One area where he was an all star, however, was getting arrested. He's a repeat offender, but also branches out into other crimes, and ways to get arrested. He was nasty with the crossover, but even nastier at 2am, with flashing lights, in the rear view!   Always be considered not quite a...