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Sport's Strangest Crimes

BBC Radio 5 Live
Match Fixing
Bruiser Brody
Wrestling
Streaking
Puerto Rico
Rugby Union
Paris Saint-Germain
Super Bowl
Hansie Cronje
Bloodgate Scandal
Harlequins
Kheira Hamraoui
Football
Bloodgate
Dean Richards
Aminata Diallo
Jose Gonzalez
Tom Williams
Monica Seles
Tennis

When sport collides with true crime.

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Latest Episodes

820 days after the stabbing, Monica Seles makes her return to tennis - but how can she compete with the best in the world after more than two years away from the sport?

Never one to live within other people’s expectations, Monica makes a remarkable... more

On paper, Monica Seles was expected to return to winning ways in just a few short months; this shocking crime would be a dark chapter that tennis would be keen to forget. So, why did months turn to a year, one year into two? Why was everyone left won... more

As police question the attacker, the strange motive for this appalling crime is revealed - sending another shockwave through the world of tennis and beyond.

We learn more about the man who attacked Monica Seles, and a worrying obsession comes to li... more

After three years, women’s tennis had a new number one. Monica Seles was riding high on a wave of success; out of the last nine Grand Slams, she had played eight finals, and won seven of them. But from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. We’l... more

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Recent Guests

Tracy Austin
Former World No. 1, notable for her perspective on Monica Seles's comeback
Former professional tennis player
Episode: Tennis' Darkest Hour: 6. Life Is Not A Headline
Annabel Croft
Former professional player, commentator
Former professional tennis player
Episode: Tennis' Darkest Hour: 6. Life Is Not A Headline
Jill Krabisch?
Former player quoted about fitness and perception?
Former professional tennis player
Episode: Tennis' Darkest Hour: 6. Life Is Not A Headline
Russell Fuller
Tennis correspondent for BBC, conducted interviews
BBC Sport
Episode: Tennis' Darkest Hour: 6. Life Is Not A Headline
Martina Navratilova
Former world No. 1, exhibition participant referenced
Former professional tennis player
Episode: Tennis' Darkest Hour: 6. Life Is Not A Headline
Gunter Parsh
The attacker, subject of the case
Unspecified
Episode: Tennis' Darkest Hour: 4. Your Friend from Thuringia
Momir Jelovac
Journalist covering sport during the period
Bosnian-Serb forces in Sarajevo reporting; press
Episode: Tennis' Darkest Hour: 3. Print It Big
Madeleine von Zuhlen
Vizier of the WTA; tournament official in Hamburg
WTA tournament staff
Episode: Tennis' Darkest Hour: 3. Print It Big
Carl Josef Asimaka
Former German referee involved in the 1993 England–Netherlands match
Former FIFA referee
Episode: Shadows on the Pitch: 7. “Do I Not Like That?”

Hosts

Clare Balding
Host of the show, introduces the narrative and guides the listener through the story
James Montague
Host of Shadows on the Pitch; host of the program; BBC Radio 5 Live (BBC Studios)

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 839 ratings
  • It’s interesting

    Some seasons are good some are just ok

    But I guess that’s what you expect when you have different hosts

    I think you will definitely find some seasons you enjoy and Learn something new

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Dcdandan
    Canadaa month ago
  • Awful narrator

    Such a great story about Shergar and fantastic interviews but why on earth hire Vanilla Ice to narrate??? He confesses he knows nothing of the story & clearly hasn’t done any research! And his voice is terrible! Such a shame arghh

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gilas Darnellis
    United States2 months ago
  • Depends on the host

    The Shergar story was really interesting but awful choice of host, could have been so much better. Whereas the Hansie Cronje one was very good and a much better listen in terms of host and structure.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    purple chunks
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Too much music

    A lot of people listen at bedtime. Ridiculous amount of music in the cricket season. Might as well have been in a nightclub

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mikey HH
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Top class journalism

    Excellently narrated and researched. What an incredible story supported by world class contributors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barks64
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Some episodes are praised for interviews and storytelling but critics point to inconsistent narration.
Listeners appreciate deep investigative reporting and strong archival context.
Feedback highlights the show's ability to surface overlooked angles and provide expert perspectives.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#107
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#55
Italy/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#207
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#66
South Africa/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#67
New Zealand/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#96
Ireland/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Shadows on the Pitch: 2. Son of Anarchy
Q: Where did the pressure to influence refereeing decisions originate?
The host explores whether pressure came from officials, state actors, or informal networks, with Yon providing limited specifics, suggesting a complex web where directives may have flowed through multiple channels.
Shadows on the Pitch: 1. No Terrorists in America
Q: Was there an official discussion at government level about these teams during the Doра qualifiers?
Alan Rothenberg and other officials indicate there was awareness of security concerns, with background checks and a presence from state actors; however, direct evidence of government-level planning is inconclusive.
A French Football Scandal: 7. An Unhappy Ending
Q: Do you believe in the innocence of Aminatta Diallo?
The circumstances of the attack leave many baffled with varying opinions on Diallo's involvement.
Confessions of a Match Fixer: 1. Sleep with the Money
Q: Can I make a statement?
You want to come to this meeting tomorrow, but we need five. There's you, who are going to be the other three.
Confessions of a Match Fixer: 1. Sleep with the Money
Q: Why didn't that work out for you?
I weighed 70kg as a centre-half and struggled with putting on weight and was out of my depth physically in training.

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Sports-focused true crime discussions that examine high-profile stand-out incidents in the world of sport, with a strong emphasis on governance, security, and the human stories behind dramatic events. Episodes often combine archival reporting, expert analysis, and recollections from journalists, officials, and players to explore how violence, conspiracy theories, and power dynamics have shaped sports culture, media coverage, and fan perception. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to connect seemingly isolated incidents to larger patterns in sport governance, match integrity, and security protocols, making it useful for anyone seeking deep-dive storytelling around sports controversies and the people who lived through them.

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Recent guests on Sport's Strangest Crimes include:

1. Tracy Austin
2. Annabel Croft
3. Jill Krabisch?
4. Russell Fuller
5. Martina Navratilova
6. Gunter Parsh
7. Momir Jelovac
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