Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

  • Premiered: Apr 1995
  • Episodes: 321
  • Followers: 23
  • Ended
  • HBO
  • Tuesday at 22
  • News Sport Talk show

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Season 21
21x1
Monsters No More / Mr. Sunday Night / The Toast of Beijing / Urban Renewal
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 20, 2015
Segments include a visit with members of the 1985 Chicago Bears, a profile of NFL commentator Cris Collinsworth, NBA washout turned Chinese star Stephon Marbury, and an update on Urban Meyer.
21x2
Death on Everest / Hooked / Wonder Woman
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Air date
Feb 24, 2015
Segments include a look at the natural and man-made dangers of climbing Mount Everest; and a report on former athletes addicted to heroin as an alternative to pain medication; a profile of Paralympic snowboarder Amy Purdy.
21x3
The Wreckage / Scarred
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 24, 2015
A look at the state of the NCAA and the treatment of its student athletes. Featured: how abusive coaches and overwhelming demands have led to a mental health crisis among .. show full overview
21x4
Captain Comeback / Man in the Middle / Big League Chew
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Air date
Apr 21, 2015
Segments include profiles of quarterback Russell Wilson and football coach Jim Harbaugh and revisiting the topic of chewing tobacco in Major League Baseball.
21x5
In Harm’s Way / Erik Weihenmayer / Ronda Rousey
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Air date
May 19, 2015
Segments include a report on the use of workout supplements by the military, a profile of blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, and a new visit with MMA star Ronda Rousey.
21x6
Girls Interrupted / Vision Quest / The Price of Glory
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Air date
Jun 23, 2015
Segments include a look at the dangers of head trauma in youth soccer; a look at the GoPro high-def video camera; and an update on the controversial awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
21x7
Bike Wars / Trophy Culture / Uncaged
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Air date
Jul 21, 2015
Segments include a look at problems caused by bikes and cars sharing roads in U.S. cities, a sports culture report on youth receiving trophies for mere participation, and a look at the domestic violence issues in MMA fighting.
21x8
Ryan's Song / Brother's Keeper / 4th and Go
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Air date
Aug 18, 2015
Segments include an interview with NFL head coach Rex Ryan; a visit with former NFL brothers Ma'ake and Chris Kemoeatu; and revisiting Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, the high-school football team that refuses to punt. Also: George Lopez on sports.
21x9
Jerry's World / A Wing And A Prayer / Blurred Lines
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Air date
Sep 22, 2015
Segments include a one-on-one chat with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones; a report on gender testing; and a visit to the mecca of wingsuiting in the Swiss Alps.
21x10
Another Shot / Fields of Vision / Lasting Impact
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Air date
Oct 20, 2015
Segments include a visit to a summer camp offering sports participation to blind children; a report on paralyzed football player Marc Buoniconti and his friendship with the other player in the collision, Herman Jacobs; and a profile of Isiah Thomas.
21x11
The Killing Fields / Magic Mike
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Air date
Nov 24, 2015
Segments include a report on elephant trophy hunting and ivory poaching in Africa and a chat with hockey announcer Doc Emrick.
21x12 Season finale
2015 Holiday Roundtable
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 22, 2015
Departing from the show’s regular format, host Bryant Gumbel leads correspondents Mary Carillo, Frank Deford, Jon Frankel, Bernard Goldberg, Andrea Kremer, Soledad O’Brien, Carl .. show full overview

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