Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

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21x1
Monsters No More / Mr. Sunday Night / The Toast of Beijing / Urban Renewal
Episode overview
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
Episode overview
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
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
Episode overview
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
Episode overview
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
Episode overview
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
Episode overview
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
Episode overview
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
Episode overview
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
Episode overview
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
Episode overview
Segments include a report on elephant trophy hunting and ivory poaching in Africa and a chat with hockey announcer Doc Emrick.
21x12
2015 Holiday Roundtable
Episode overview
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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