Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
Season 6
TV-PG
A monthly sports newsmagazine which was "spawned by the fact that sports have changed dramatically, that it's no longer just fun and games, and that what happens off the field, beyond the scores, is worthy of some serious reporting," according to Bryant Gumbel, the host.
Where to Watch Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel • Season 6
12 Episodes
- Episode 38E5
Episode 38Included: a visit with the NBA's Sean Elliott following his return from a kidney transplant; a look at homosexuality in women's sports; a profile of NHL coach Roger Neilson, who's battling cancer; and a report on fantasy baseball camps. Correspondents include James Brown and Armen Keteyian. - Episode 40E7
Episode 40Profiles of Giants All-Star Barry Bonds, who discusses his changed outlook on life; former Blue Jays manager Tim Johnson, who lied to his team about his war experiences; and boxer Laila Ali, who discusses her lackluster opponents and her relationship with her famous father. Bryan Burwell, Bernard Goldberg and Frank Deford report. - Episode 42E9
Episode 42Included: profiles of Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder, U.S. women's gymnastics coordinator Bela Karolyi and Cuban high-jumper Javier Sotomayor. Also: an examination of Sammy Sosa's charitable foundation. Correspondents include Armen Keteyian, Bernard Goldberg, Bryan Burwell and Derek McGinty. - Episode 43E10
Episode 43Segments include an examination of the use of steroids in Major League Baseball, and a report on parents fighting at youth sporting events. Also: profiles of Miami Dolphins kicking coach Doug Blevins and NHL ironman Mark Messier. Correspondents include James Brown and Armen Keteyian. - Episode 44E11
Episode 44Included: a profile of Philadelphia 76ers owner Pat Croce, including a look at his relationship with star player Allen Iverson; a look back at the 1970 crash of a plane carrying the Marshall University football team; an interview with Joe DiMaggio biographer Richard Ben Cramer; and a report on hockey visors. Correspondents include Larry Merchant and Bernard Goldberg. - Episode 45E12
Episode 45Included: a look at "NFL Sunday," Fox's weekly NFL pregame show; a report on alleged racism at the University of South Florida; a report on athletes' endorsements of eye surgery; and a profile of boxer Reggie Strickland. Correspondents include Bernard Goldberg and Mary Carillo.
