Tue, Jan 17, 2006
"Authentic Imitations" examines the proliferation of certificates of authenticity in the sports memorabilia market. "Staph Infections in Sports" looks at the growing danger posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria for sports injuries. "All in the Family" talks to Georgetown head basketball coach John Thompson III and his father. "It Was Written" revisits tennis star Maria Sharapova.
Tue, Feb 7, 2006
"The World of Oz" profiles success Chicago White Sox field manager Ozzie Guillen. "Mind over Matter" looks at how sports psychologist help athletes stay on top of their game. "Tragic Hero" profiles former downhill skier Bill Johnson about his problems since his early Olympic success. "More Than a Game" revisits a segment on the Texas Western University basketball team that won the 1966 NCAA championship.
Tue, Mar 7, 2006
"Native Son" follows Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Graves as he travels with his mother to her original homeland Vietnam. "Courtside Career" profiles NCAA basketball commentator Billy Packer. "In Their Element" looks at Gallaudet University successful hearing impaired basketball team. "Gentle Giant" profiles former NBA star Manute Bol.
Tue, Apr 11, 2006
"Show Me the Money" looks at the serious dangers faced by jockey's in horse racing. "Out of Left Field" interviews former MLB catcher Darren Daulton. "An Uncommon Man" profiles open water swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh. "Buckeye Woes" looks at whether student athletes at Ohio State received improper benefits.
Tue, Jul 18, 2006
"Terrell Owens" profiles the former Philadelphia Eagles wideout Terrell Owens who is now playing for the Dallas Cowboys. "To Catch a Thief" talks to serial impostor James Hogue. "The Dark Side of the World Cup" looks at the connection between the World Cup and prostitution. "Ski Liftt" looks at a program to help wounded veterans learn to ski.
Tue, Sep 19, 2006
"Driving Alone" profiles Indy Racing League driver Danica Patrick. "Under the Influence" looks back at the 1985 drug scandal of Pittsburgh Pirates "Bigger Is Better" looks at the growth of 300 pound lineman in high school football. "Common Goal" revisits a story on a group of New York City homeless men who gathered to play on a soccer team.
Mon, Oct 30, 2006
"Gameday" takes a behind-the-scenes look at ESPN's popular college football pre-game show College Gameday. "Impossible Choice" talks to a man who helped his quadriplegic brother end his life through euthanasia. "Playing with Pain" looks at how chronic injuries acquired through sports sometimes lead to alcohol or drug addiction.
Tue, Nov 21, 2006
"Outcast" interviews cyclist Floyd Landis about the doping charges that could strip him of his Tour de France title. "Bringing Down the House" looks at how some MIT math experts have found success at blackjack. "Drug Runners" looks at a program that promotes marathon training for recovering drug addicts. "Still Jumping" revisits fitness expert Jack LaLanne.
Tue, Dec 26, 2006
Real Sports revisits four segments from the past year. "Uninsured" looks at horse racing and the lack of medical insurance for jockeys. "Born to Run" profiles famous impostor James Hogue. "Battle of the Bulge" examines the disturbing proliferation of 300-pound linemen in football. "Hard Times" looks at Bill Johnson the first downhill skiing gold medalist from the United States.