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A complex and entertaining portrait of Ted Williams who was as obsessive as he was talented, the documentary reveals his complicated relationships with family and friends and explores the impact he has had on the current generation of MLB stars. Features Bob Costas, Wade Boggs, Roger Angell and Joey Votto. Narrated by Jon Hamm.
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"The wives and girlfriends of professional athletes have their own games to play. Away from the grandstands and the locker rooms the real action is on the red carpets, in the beauty salons, and in designer bedrooms. It's love, power, and status all the way, until the death of a team member adds investigation into the mix. This bold and brassy Australian series depicts the lives of the rich and famous, in a world full of lies, scandals, and possibly...
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"The leading ladies are ready to move on after tragedy, but when the girlfriend of the team's latest superstar recruit starts causing waves at the club, the women must band together to protect the team, their partners, and each other. Rebuilding after the devastating events...it's time for a new direction for the five fabulous women and the men in their lives . . . who find themselves playing very different roles this time around."--container.
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Few athletes in Olympic history have reached such heights and depths as Marion Jones. Her rise to the top culminated at the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, Australia. Eventually, her accomplishments and her reputation would be tarnished. In October 2007, Jones finally admitted what so many had long suspected, that she had indeed used steroids. Jones was sentenced to six months in prison for lying to federal investigators and soon saw her Olympic achievements...
30) Fight science
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Reveals the science behind mixed martial arts, special operations and self-defense. From martial artists who defy what many people think is humanly possible; to elite military units trained to become ultimate warriors; to masters of self-defense who teach how to fight for your life. Analyzes how these experts generate the power and speed behind each move.
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After suffering a humiliating loss at the Grand Prix Final, Japan's number one skater, Yuri Katsuki, is ready to hang up his skates for good. But when his idol and five-time champion Victor Nikiforov offers to be his coach, Yuri's put on a trek for gold and to discover the true meaning of victory. Together, they'll face skaters from all around the world while discovering where their true feelings lie.
32) The two Escobars
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The interlocked stories of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar and Colombian soccer player Andrés Escobar.
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An essential examination of the rise and fall of Orenthal James Simpson, and parallels between his incredible story with that of race in America. This critically-acclaimed documentary series reveals how he first became a football star, why America fell in love with him off the field, what happened in the trial for his ex-wife's murder, and finally, why he is now sitting in jail for another crime 20 years later.
Part I: In the turbulent 1960s, young...