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Chronicles the minds of the most diabolical antagonists in WWE history and their impact on mainstream culture.
Beginning with the arrival of Earvin "Magic" Johnson as the #1 overall pick of the 1979 draft, the Lakers played basketball with gusto and pizzazz, unleashing their famed "Showtime" run-and-gun style on a league unprepared for their speed and ferocity and became the most captivating show in sports and, arguably, in all-around American entertainment. The Lakers' roster overflowed with exciting all-star-caliber players, including center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and they were led by the incomparable Pat Riley, known for his slicked-back hair, Armani suits, and arrogant strut. Hollywood's biggest celebrities lined the court and gorgeous women flocked to the arena. Best of all, the team was a winner. Between 1980 and 1991, the Lakers played in an unmatched nine NBA championship series, capturing five of them.
Throughout training camp and the preseason, Hard Knocks Season 4 chronicles second-year head coach Wade Phillips and an intriguing mix of high-profile veterans, free agents, and rookie hopefuls. The Cowboys take the train to San Diego to begin the preseason against the Chargers; players work on their off-field attire; and the team prepares for the first round of roster cuts. The coaching staff evaluates player performance; prior to the preseason game, the team travels to Denver to scrimmage with the Broncos. The team returns to its Valley Ranch, Texas, training facility to prepare for its first home preseason game against the Houston Texans. The Cowboys play their final preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings, and the coaching staff makes final roster cuts.
The Chiefs face challenges as they begin training camp under head coach Herman Edwards, according to Hard Knocks Season 3. The battle for the starting quarterback position continues. The team's No. 1 draft pick works out; a few Chiefs show off their musical abilities; and the team prepares to relocate camp to Arrowhead Stadium. Coach Herm begins making cuts after more preseason losses and decides on the starting quarterback. As coach Herm decides on the final cuts from the team, players work hard to give themselves a fighting chance. The way Hard Knocks manages to spin engrossing storylines out of what is essentially the most tedious part of the NFL season is perhaps its most impressive aspect.
A bold new dramatic limited series that chronicles Kaepernick's coming of age story, tackling the obstacles of race, class and culture as the Black adopted child of a white family. Colin in Black and White stars Jaden Michael as Young Colin before reaching the highest levels of American football as an NFL quarterback and becoming a cultural icon and activist; Nick Offerman and Mary-Louise Parker as his well-meaning parents Rick and Teresa; and Colin Kaepernick himself, who appears as the present-day narrator of his own story, guiding viewers through a robust and colorfully presented array of historical and contemporary contextual moments. You don't know Kaepernick until you know Colin.
Features Bomani Jones, one of the most unique journalists working today, as he breaks down timely issues playing out in the world of sports.
Season 16 of Hard Knocks reveals As training camp begins, all eyes are on Dak Prescott, who suffered a compound right ankle fracture and dislocation last season. Head coach Mike McCarthy welcomes an intriguing mix of established veterans and highly regarded rookie hopefuls. The oppressive Texas heat, combined with impending roster cuts, creates tension on the practice field; the players get a chance to bond at a backyard barbeque hosted by rookie LB Micah Parsons. Veteran players such as Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, and Amari Cooper prepare to face Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL Kickoff game on Thursday, while players on the bubble learn their fate.
Fernando Season 1 narrates The "Fernando" squad has the honor of seeing the most amazing stage of the Asturian driver's career. Fernando Alonso reveals his most intimate side in his native Asturias, surrounded by family and friends. The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race is Fernando's next challenge, and the final step toward completing the Motorsports Triple Crown.The Dakar preparations are ramped up, and Fernando participates in his first rally. He will rapidly grasp the challenge of such specialty in South Africa. Dakar is approaching, and there is only one major test left before determining whether or not to compete in the world's toughest race. After a difficult start, Fernando managed to compete on the same level as other drivers with greater Dakar experience.
24 HOUR ROD RACE Matt Hayes races against the clock to complete exhilarating fishing challenges across the UK countryside.
In this cult classic HBO comedy, Robert Wuhl plays the perpetually upbeat and resourceful L.A. sports agent Arliss Michaels. Arliss faces off against a baseball hero and his name-bearing daughter, while Stanley supports a boxer in his TV debut. Stanley's new car is dented while Rita deals with a client's politics. Arliss helps an NBA player realize a dream, and Stanley assists students with a project. Rita enjoys what (or who) is being prepared at Stanley's restaurant. Much to Kirby's dismay, Arliss takes a new student under his wing.
Follows the decade-long odyssey of big-wave pioneer Garrett McNamara who, after visiting a small fishing village in Portugal, helped push the sport beyond the realm of imagination.
Spencer James (Daniel Ezra), a talented high school football player, has traveled a long way in a short amount of time, from his days as a breakout player at South Crenshaw High to becoming state champion with Beverly Hills High. His future in sports, personal connections, and his family all shifted and developed in ways he never anticipated. Spencer made the difficult choice to return to South Crenshaw High for his senior year with Billy Baker (Taye Diggs) at his side as the new head coach, after the difficult year that followed that triumph.
Follows a young tennis hopeful from Beverly Hills and an elite baseball player from Chicago as they contend with the high stakes of college sports.
Arliss Michaels is not a sports agent, he is a sports super agent. To his team of associates, the athletes he represents and the world around them, he is God. He is like Jerry Maguire, but without a conscience.
Arliss Michaels is not a sports agent, he is a sports super agent. To his team of associates, the athletes he represents and the world around them, he is God. He is like Jerry Maguire, but without a conscience.
Billy finds it difficult to forgive Spencer for helping Jordan, and Spencer tries to come to terms with what happened with Coop following the Beverly and Crenshaw State Championship events. The group celebrates a birthday, but not everyone is thrilled about it; Asher is attempting to come to grips with his football career; and Jordan's hidden emotions erupt, straining his relationship with Billy. Spencer decided to spend time with the people that matter most to him in his life and he has to make yet another difficult choice.
Arliss Michaels is not a sports agent, he is a sports super agent. To his team of associates, the athletes he represents and the world around them, he is God. He is like Jerry Maguire, but without a conscience.
After winning the state title, Spencer must make a decision that could damage his image. Billy also needs to make some significant changes in order to get his life back on track. Grace and Corey also have a difficult chat about their family. Spencer is undecided about where to play football, so when he finds out who Corey has added to the squad, he is shocked. Meanwhile, Coop rediscovers her voice through music. Olivia reluctantly joins the Sola Muse group, Spencer offers his parents an ultimatum over his new player, Coop participates in a freestyle combat, and Layla continues to act unlike herself.
A sports romance drama that depicts the passion and affection for badminton of a male and female protagonist who is a mixed doubles group with players from the badminton business team. Park Tae-Yang was a promising badminton athlete. Due to an incident, she left the sport of badminton. 3 year later, she decides to join the badminton team Eunice. Her life once revolved entirely around badminton and now she returns to the sport that she dreamed of playing. Park Tae Joon, who naturally wound up in the world of badminton because of his parents' badminton equipment business. Although he had begun to see the sport as work, his passion for badminton is reignited due to a desire to impress a woman. He gets cut by the city hall team and signs with team Eunice. There, Park Tae-Joon meets Park Tae-Yang.
Spencer James is a promising South Crenshaw High School football player and an A student. He considers Compton to be his home. Spencer's mother Grace and his closest friend Coop persuade him to take the chance when Beverly High School's football coach Billy Baker asks him to join his squad in Beverly Hills. Spencer struggles to maintain his balance as he moves between two realities. Spencer learns that the laws of Crenshaw no longer hold true in Beverly Hills while attempting to be everything to everyone on and off the field. Meanwhile, Spencer's absence has an effect on Coop.
Arliss Michaels is not a sports agent, he is a sports super agent. To his team of associates, the athletes he represents and the world around them, he is God. He is like Jerry Maguire, but without a conscience.
Sees the foul-mouthed, chirp-serving, mother-loving, fan favorite character, Shoresy, join a senior AAA hockey team in Sudbury on a quest to never lose again.
From pure elation to devastating heartbreak, follow the world's best surfers as they fight for the championship title.
The story of the legendary Dream Team, the trendsetting 1992 U.S. Olympic basketball team.
Beloved worldwide but also a lightning rod for critics, Neymar shares the highs and lows of his personal life and brilliant football career.
Hard Knocks Season 12 follows Jameis Winston, DeSean Jackson, and Gerald McCoy as they go through the first week of activities during Buccaneers training camp. Quarterback Jameis Winston works with his explosive receiving duo; players and coaches see game action as the Buccaneers travel to Cincinnati to face the Bengals. Jameis Winston leads the Buccaneers to Jacksonville for practice and a nationally televised preseason game against the Jaguars; 90 players compete for 53 roster slots. Jameis Winston and the first team prepare for the Cleveland Browns' home preseason game; the rookie talent show takes place during camp.Jameis Winston, Gerald McCoy, Mike Evans, and DeSean Jackson prepare for the regular season, while rookie hopes Riley Bullough and Jeremy McNichols seek to make the final cuts, which will result in the firing of 37 players.
Hard Times Season 7 narrates The team gathers in Davie, Fla., for the start of training camp; coaches lead the players through week one of on-field drills. Players and coaches discuss their first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Carolina preseason game is reviewed by coaches; roster positions are evaluated; and competition for wide receiver positions heats up. Tensions rise as players vie for a spot on the 53-man roster; recap of the preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. Coaches evaluate players and prepare for final roster cuts as the Dolphins travel to Dallas to play the Cowboys. The attention to visual detail is astounding, and the editing develops characters subtly but intelligently.
The club from their victory in the 2020 Champions League final to the end of the 2020/21 season, as well as delving into the history of the team.
Formula One Needs to Survive Season 1 narrates formula One drivers, management, and team owners enjoy life in the fast lane, both on and off the track. This docuseries provides viewers rare, up-close access to the people involved in one of the world's most prestigious racing championships. "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" tells the genuine narrative of the high-octane sport that extends beyond the race to the top. There's also a war over the multibillion-dollar company's heart, soul, and direction. Storylines include the changes that a team goes through following a change in ownership and the push to outperform other drivers.
Four groups of athletes embark on four never-before-accomplished missions.
A look into Earvin Johnson's life, who left his mark on history through his work, and how he continues to impact our culture today.
In Season 2, by visiting the NASCAR's birthplace, Dale Earnhardt Jr. seeks a greater understanding of the sport. Visits the scene of the biggest racing upset by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Bobby Markos and Matthew Dillner are dispatched by Dale Earnhardt Jr. to San Antonio Speedway. Visits Columbia Speedway by Dale Earnhardt Jr. to learn more about the 1966 boycott. The enormity of the one and only lost superspeedway in America astounds Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Earnhardt Jr. asks his team to look out a track where one of his racing heroes formerly competed.
The Charlotte, North Carolina track where Dale Jr.'s father and grandparents both competed is Metrolina Speedway. The location of a 1967 federal moonshine sting, Middle Georgia Speedway, was visited by Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s ghost track team. The New Asheville Speedway in North Carolina welcomes Dale Earnhardt Jr. after a famous on-track altercation there in 1986. The Dale Earnhardt Jr. team explores an ancient road course built by the legendary Fireball Roberts in Augusta, Georgia. The team of Dale Earnhardt Jr. travels to Hinchliffe Stadium in New Jersey, the site of the thriving glory of midget car racing in the past. Richard "The King" Petty and Dale Earnhardt Jr. meet at one of NASCAR's original tracks. The Dale Earnhardt Jr. team investigates Jungle Park, one of the most hazardous speedways in early racing, in Bloomingdale, Indiana.
Six college basketball prospects prepare for their professional careers, leading up to the NBA Draft, and showcase how Rich Paul's Klutch Sports Group is more than an agency.
Hard Times Season 8 narrates The Bengals' training camp begins at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, with head coach Marvin Lewis leading the team through the first week of on-field drills in preparation for the upcoming season. Preseason game coverage of the Bengals' trip to Atlanta to practice with the Falcons. Linebackers compete for position on the team depth chart; the Bengals host the Tennessee Titans in their first preseason game. The Bengals travel to Dallas for a preseason game against the Cowboys, and the coaching staff meets to make key roster decisions. Coaches evaluate player performances as they prepare for final roster cuts as the Bengals prepare to face the visiting Indianapolis Colts.
Hard Knocks is an HBO documentary mini-series that takes a look inside the NFL training camp, with one team voluntarily chosen as the focal point every year. Of the 10 teams featured on the show thus far, none have won a Super Bowl and just 5 would go on to receive a playoff birth heading into the postseason.
Season 3 of Formula 1 Drive to Survive recounts It was a surprisingly fascinating and frequently dramatic season, with all kinds of human and political tragedies intertwined with the action, and Netflix's ubiquitous Drive to Survive team was there to capture all the intricacies. As COVID-19 threatens the Australian Grand Prix, one team's new vehicle design sparks debate. The drivers go to Austria for their first race in almost 200 days, and the competition between Red Bull and Mercedes heats up both on and off the track. Over the course of two dramatic races, drivers compete to save their F1 tickets; a terrifying collision stuns everyone.Racing Point takes against McLaren and Renault at the F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi; Lewis Hamilton discusses his race as a black man in F1.
Formula One Needs to Survive Season 4 chronicles the story of twenty drivers — some veterans, others novices — competing in another drama-filled and adrenaline-fueled Formula 1 season. The 2021 Formula One season kicks out with the Bahrain Grand Prix, where drivers compete for the first checkered flag of the year. Daniel Ricciardo, now racing for McLaren, is determined to show that he is still a force on the track. Meanwhile, teammate Lando Norris applies the heat. There are only a few races left, and for drivers eager for whatever edge they can get, the gloves are officially off. As another season comes to a close, Mercedes and Red Bull will compete in what may be the greatest winner-take-all race in a decade.
Hard Times Season 5 narrates The Cincinnati Bengals' training camp has begun, as rookies and veterans prepare to compete for spots on the team's final roster. As the Bengals prepare for their first preseason game against the New Orleans Saints, coaches evaluate players; the relationship between quarterback Carson Palmer and his brother, Bengals backup quarterback Jordan Palmer, is scrutinized. The Bengals' coach attempts to motivate his team to recover from previous seasons; competition for the backup fullback roster spot heats up; the Bengals suffer a defeat against the St. Louis Rams; and Andre Smith finally signs with the team. The Cincinnati Bengals' training camp concludes as they prepare for their first regular-season game of 2009.
Season 2 of Formula 1 Drive to Survive recounts a detailed and exhilarating plunge into the world of Formula One, with a soap opera element that makes it more effective now that we know the teams. The episodes are effective and never dull, and they fly past like a race car on the track. Even if the sport does not appear to appeal to you at first, you will learn a lot about it by watching this show. The Australian Grand Prix begins off the new Formula One season, with ten racing teams vying for victory. While many feel Williams' finest days are behind him, deputy team principal Claire Williams sees a bright future for the squad with rookie driver George Russell.As the 2019 season comes to a close, upstart drivers such as Albon, Gasly, and Sainz battle for one last podium result.
Season 2 of Fernando portrays the story of life in the midst of a pandemic. Fernando must spend weeks at home for the first time in his life, continuing his physical and technical training (with a simulator setup at home) on his own. Fernando travels to the Renault factory in England during a pandemic, then to the United Arab Emirates, where he must live under strange circumstances.
Fernando is seen instructing Renault while performing his preparatory tests. Even before the season begins, the Asturian has established himself as a benchmark for the Renault team. We see the ramifications of Fernando's bicycle accident, which leads him to halt his training regimen. His sister, a friend, and his assistant all express their feelings over the disaster.