We are in an unprecedented era of no sports. March Madness was cancelled, The Masters is postponed, and the NBA/MLB has been postponed until further notice. If you are feeling a little lost without your sports, you are not alone and Greenlight is here to help! Not only do we have all the bandwidth you need to work, learn and watch TV at home, we also have a handy guide for you to get your sports fix. Below we have listed our top 10 Sports Movies, 10 Sports Documentaries and 10 Classic Sports Events to enjoy during this sports drought.
Sports Movies
The Sandlot (available to rent on YouTube/Google Play/iTunes/Vudu/Amazon Prime)
Bull Durham (available on Tubi/Vudu)
The Mighty Ducks (available on Hulu)
A League of Their Own (available on Philo)
Remember the Titans (available on Disney+)
The Blind Side (available to rent on YouTube/Google Play/iTunes/Vudu/Amazon Prime)
Moneyball (available on Hulu)
Love & Basketball (available to rent on YouTube/Google Play/iTunes/Vudu/Amazon Prime)
Miracle (available on Netflix)
The Cutting Edge (available on Amazon Prime/Hulu/Sling TV/Showtime)
Sports Documentaries
Catching Hell (ESPN+)
In Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS, a flurry of hands reached for a foul ball, deflecting it into the crowd and instantly, Steve Bartman became the scapegoat for Cubs fans’ collective nightmare
Pumping Iron (Netflix)
This film follows Arnold Schwarzenegger as he competes for his sixth Mr. Olympia title.
Catholics vs. Convicts (ESPN+)
On October 15, 1988, Notre Dame hosted the University of Miami in what was arguably one of the greatest games in college football history.
Survive and Advance (ESPN+)
The unforgettable story of the 1982-1983 North Carolina State Wolfpack and their improbable run to the NCAA Championship.
The ‘99ers (ESPN+)
In 1999, the U.S. women's soccer team won the World Cup and irrevocably changed the face of women’s athletics.
O.J.: Made in America (ESPN+)
It is the defining cultural tale of modern America - a saga of race, celebrity, media, violence, and the criminal justice system.
Team Foxcatcher (Netflix)
This film recounts the paranoid downward spiral of John E. du Pont and the murder of Olympic wrestler Dave Schultz
Andre the Giant (HBO/Amazon Prime/Hulu)
A documentary examining the life and career of one of the most beloved legends in WWE history. The film explores Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated WWE career and his forays into the entertainment world.
At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal (HBO/Amazon Prime/Hulu)
The documentary looks at the shocking stories of the gymnasts who made courageous efforts to reveal a dangerous system that prioritized winning over everything.
Elway to Marino (ESPN+)
An in-depth examination of the 1983 NFL Draft that was highlighted by a record six quarterbacks being taken in the first round, including future Hall of Famers John Elway and Dan Marino.
Fantastic Lies (ESPN+)
An in depth look at the Duke University lacrosse team scandal that changed lives, ruined careers and tarnished a school’s reputation.
10 Classic Sports Events
1993 NBA Finals, Game 4: Chicago Bulls vs. Phoenix Suns
1992 East Regional Final: Duke vs. Kentucky
Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game against the Raptors
1992 AFC Wild Card: Houston Oilers vs. Buffalo Bills
October 15, 2005: USC vs. Notre Dame
2008 Wimbledon Final: Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal
1971 Fight of the Century: Ali vs. Frazier
1986 World Series Game 6: Mets vs. Red Sox
2001 World Series Game 5: Yankees vs. Diamondbacks
Once you have watched everything thing on this list, continue your sports binge using the links below. NFL Game pass is free until May 31, NCAA has over 50 of their classic games available to watch online, there are multiple rounds of the Masters to stream on YouTube and the MLB has a classic game for each team in the league available to stream.
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