Uncover the shocking untold stories behind the biggest controversies in sports history. From secret bounties, to high stakes gambling, and jaw dropping betrayals. Fumbles and Frauds takes you behind the scenes where glory ends and scandal begins. Whether you're a die hard fan or someone who just loves a good scandal this podcast will cover all the drama, deception, and dark secrets that shook the world of sports.
Fumbles and Frauds
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Podcast Overview
Uncover the shocking untold stories behind the biggest controversies in sports history. From secret bounties, to high stakes gambling, and jaw dropping betrayals. Fumbles and Frauds takes you behind the scenes where glory ends and scandal begins. Whether you're a die hard fan or someone who just loves a good scandal this podcast will cover all the drama, deception, and dark secrets that shook the world of sports.
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Publishing Since
10/20/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 29, 2026
The Own Goal That Caused a Murder
<p>Join us as we explore the life of Andrés Escobar, the Colombian defender whose name became forever linked to one of football's most heartbreaking moments. After scoring an own goal during 1994 FIFA World Cup Escobar returned home amid intense public scrutiny.</p><p>Just days later, he was murdered in Medellín in a crime that shocked the world. We explore the events surrounding the World Cup, the pressures facing Colombian football at the time, the country's broader climate of violence, and the circumstances of Escobar's death.</p>
June 22, 2026
Pete Rose: Baseball Legend or Disgraced Gambler?
<p>In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary and controversial life of Pete Rose, baseball's all-time hits leader and one of the sport's fiercest competitors. Nicknamed "Charlie Hustle," Rose built a legendary career through relentless effort, earning three World Series titles and setting records that still stand today. But as his accomplishments grew, so did the questions surrounding his conduct both on and off the field.</p><p>We explore the gambling scandal that led to Rose's lifetime ban from Major League Baseball, the decades-long debate over his eligibility for the Hall of Fame, and the complicated legacy he left behind. Was Pete Rose a flawed icon unfairly excluded from baseball's highest honor, or did his actions undermine the integrity of the game he loved? What do you think?</p>
June 15, 2026
Hand of God Goal: Diego Maradona's World Cup Controversy
<p>In this episode, we explore the story behind Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal during Argentina's 2–1 victory over England in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup. With tensions between the two nations still lingering after the Falklands War, Maradona scored one of football's most debated goals by punching the ball past England goalkeeper Peter Shilton—a handball missed by officials that changed the course of the match and became one of sport's most enduring controversies. </p>
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