Sport’s Strangest Crimes

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Sport's Strangest Crimes is a much-needed podcast for Formula One die-hard fans. The podcast subject is mainly on Formula One 2007 'Spygate' scandal that brought about vengeance, balefulness, and viciousness. It is with no shadow of a doubt that the effects of the scandal are felt to date. Similarly, the podcast draws in those at the center of the story, including Lewis Hamilton, the main character, and other players who watched the drama unfold. The guests and the narrator Pete Tong give the listeners anecdotes and in-depth insights about what happened. Marco Pantani: Death of a Pirate cracks the mysterious death of Italy's iconic cyclist, Marco Pantani, amidst mafia intrigue. Every week, join Hugh Dennis, a cycling enthusiast and expert, in an engaging journey from Italy's heartland to the unsavoury side of an ascending sport. This podcast dives into accusations of race-fixing, doping, and corruption in 90s cycling. It raises a chilling query in sports and crime history - did the mafia target a cyclist? The quest to uncover the truth behind Pantani's death forms the crux of this podcast. Fresh episodes, each about half an hour, are out weekly. Sport’s Strangest Crimes is a sports podcast by BBC Radio 5 live.