Sports Film of the Week: Unforgivable Blackness - The Rise & Fall of Jack Johnson
Grab the popcorn for the incredible story of the first African American Heavyweight world champion.
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Grab the popcorn for the incredible story of the first African American Heavyweight world champion.
One man’s incredible bravery to follow his passion when others told him it was impossible.
The unforgettable story of how Tom Brady went from being the quarterback that nobody wanted to one of the best ever to play American football.
A bit of a trip back in time but it’s hard to imagine sport’s appetite for steroids has changed much.
Two legends – Sean Kelly and Richard Virenque – drag two amateurs up two epic Tour de France climbs.
You’re in for the night, so press go on an 80s college basketball rollercoaster ride.
This week’s documentary celebrates the live of a legend in extreme sports.
He was a hotter prospect than LeBron, Melo and Amar’e — so how did it all go wrong for Lenny Cooke?
This is one to warm the cockles. Tidy.
Kangaroo courts, cross-dressing prop forwards and some pretty good rugby too…
Breaking down the most influential NFL Draft of all-time.
If you’re staying in for Bank Holiday Sunday, check out this week’s pick. It’s a good ‘un.
The legendary Michigan Wolverines team that was controversial, very hip-hop and very, very talented.
The story of Rwanda’s national cycling team. It’s a lot better than it sounds.
This week’s pick takes us inside the world of independent semi-pro wrestling and the men who put their bodies on the line for the love of the show.
If you missed this behind the scenes look at Rory’s brilliant 2012, get comfy for the next half-hour.
The compelling story of Derek Boogard.
Draw the curtains, lock the door and take the battery out of your phone for this truly inspirational story.
Former wrestler and football player Chris Nowinski looks at the issue of head injuries in sports.
Meet the man who brought bookmaking into the mainstream in the United States, before a remarkable fall from grace.
The six-part series following the Home Farm U15s team starts on Setanta Sports this evening.
Grab the popcorn and stick the feet up for a film about the team that united a nation.
This week we’ve got a special treat for ice hockey fans.
Ol’ Big Head was a bit of a legend.
Burping, fake breasts bad injuries. It was a beautiful time in the Eternal City.
Remember Ben Johnson’s world record breaking gold medal in ’88? Not for long.
Stay in tonight with one of the most intense rivalries amateur sport has to offer.
The award-winning documentary tells the tale of one of baseball’s former giants.
The programme aired on television last week.
If you’re going to document as season, you might as well go and win the Sam Maguire at the end of it.
Pele, Bobby Moore and Sylvester Stallone starring side by side? Yes please.
Barry Blaustein’s doc which is as grim a portrayal of show business life — and pro wrestling — as you can get.
Every superstar’s journey has to start somewhere. LeBron James’ starts here.
The latest in ESPN’s 30 for 30 series reflects on the football team that played on during the shameful campus violence at the height of the civil rights movement.
The next big thing in basketball Benjamin Wilson was shot to death in high school. Here’s his story.