Upcoming “War on the Diamond” documentary examines Ray Chapman’s 1920 fatal MLB injury
War on the Diamond will premiere on video on demand services on Nov. 15. A new trailer for the documentary was released Tuesday.
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Prime Video will air three-part Skydance/Meadowlark/Ocellated Media “Good Neighbors” docuseries on USA-Mexico men’s soccer
"Good Neighbors is the first in an exciting new slate of Original sports programming Prime Video Sports will be rolling out over the next several years."
Bank petitions for default against Bishop Sycamore’s Roy Johnson, following filing blocking Michael Strahan’s company’s payments to him
Johnson had said he sold his story to Strahan's SMAC Entertainment for a documentary. One creditor is now trying to block payments from SMAC to Johnson.
ESPN officially announces Bill Walton 30 for 30, directed by Steve James
The Bill Walton 30 for 30 is officially coming.
Conor McGregor will appear in a remake of ‘Road House’
Conor McGregor is finally making his feature film debut.
EPIX and NFL Films announce second season of NFL Icons docuseries, starting with an episode on John Madden
"Our partners at NFL Films are accomplished storytellers, with unprecedented access and insight into their uniquely American subject. The NFL Icons franchise, narrated by the incomparable Rich Eisen, is a celebration of those players and coaches who have helped define what is best about the league."
Bob Valvano hopes the Jimmy V biopic will be a true reflection of his brother
Bob Valvano wants producer/star Ray Romano and scriptwriter Jim Strouse to show that the late Jim Valvano "had flaws but was an inspiring person."
Trailer shows off NASCAR “Race for the Championship” docuseries, set to premiere Sept. 1 on USA
Race for the Championship will premiere on USA on Sept. 1.
Maclain and Chapman Way talk “Untold Vol. 2,” premiering Aug. 16 with Manti Te’o doc
"Sports just provide such an incredible backdrop for narrative-driven documentary storytelling."
Edge of the Earth producer Drew Holt talks evolving locations, climate change impacts, and HBO partnership
"In terms of the variety of sport, I think it's refreshing. You don't often see these types of things together. And that is pretty cool."
HBO’s ‘Edge of the Earth’ gives a riveting look at the world of outdoor sports
Viewers of this documentary series will be amazed by these action-adventure athletes.
ESPN Films’ “Dickie V” documentary will premiere July 20 on ESPN+, July 23 on linear ESPN
"Vitale’s journey of resilience is one that I know will resonate universally. His is a story of loss, triumph, giving and humanity. It’s one I simply had to tell."
Giannis Antetokounmpo gets the Disney treatment in “Rise”
This Greek Freak biopic should have been a slam dunk. Instead, it's more of a routine layup.
