Sportspiracies

Sportspiracies


Latest Episodes

Ep. 11: Did Riggs Rig the Game?
November 16, 2019

In 1973, legendary retired tennis player Bobby Riggs challenged two of the top female tennis players to a game. In Fall 1973, Riggs faced Billie Jean King - who was at the top of her game - and lost. Fast forward to 2013. ESPN investigative reporter Don .

Ep. 10: Post-LeBron Lottery Luck
October 24, 2019

In 2010, LeBron James took his talents to South Beach and joined the Miami Heat, leaving the city of Cleveland and the Cavaliers organization in shambles. While he would eventually find his way back, perhaps that wouldn't have been possible without the c.

Ep. 9: The Rose Ban
September 28, 2019

In the mid-80s, Pete Rose was accused of betting heavily on various sports matches during his time as a player-manager for the Cincinnati Reds. He received a lifetime ban and his name was removed from consideration for a Hall of Fame induction. Was this .

Ep. 8: The Rise & Fall of Tonya Harding
July 27, 2019

January 1994, Tonya Harding's ex-husband and friends facilitated an attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan. In this episode of Sportspiracies, we talk about Tonya Harding's rise to fame, the attack, and Harding's life in the aftermath of the controversy..

Ep. 7: The Curse of the Bambino
July 13, 2019

The Boston Red Sox own the 3rd longest championship drought of all time. The franchise went a total of 86 years without a title, while the rival New York Yankees went on to capture 26 of their 27 titles in that span. Was it purely bad luck, or did a ques.

Ep. 6: The Great Deflategate
June 29, 2019

In this episode, we talk about the infamous Deflategate. Also, monkeys come up. Somehow. Hosted by Maria McNamara and Chris Coakley. Produced by Chris Coakley. 

Ep. 5: The GOAT of Gambling
June 15, 2019

Michael Jordan is regarded as one of the greatest and most marketable athletes of all time. He also had a horrible gambling addiction. After winning his 3rd straight championship in 1993, he abruptly retired from the game he loved. Did he retire on his o.

Ep. 4: Cal & Kevin
June 01, 2019

During the 1997 season, the Baltimore Orioles experienced an unexpected malfunction of the lights, causing the game to be postponed to the next day. Cal Ripken Jr. was in the middle of a record-breaking game streak. Did the Orioles postpone the game to k.

Ep. 3: The Phantom Punch
May 18, 2019

On this episode of Sportspiracies, Chris and Maria recap the suspicious ending to the 1965 Heavyweight Boxing match between Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali. History may tell you that Liston was knocked out in less than 2 minutes, but was he really? Was Ali.

Ep. 2: 2002 NBA Western Conference Finals
May 03, 2019

Chris and Maria discuss Game 6 of the 2002 NBA Western Conference Finals between the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Lakers. Was the game fixed in favor of the Lakers? Did David Stern's bias toward the Lakers have something to do with it? Hosted by .