Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

tv show

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320 total episodes

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29 seasons

First Aired April 02, 1995

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Overview

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.

Episode 4 - Coach; The Longest Season; The Money Trail poster unavailable

Episode 4 - Coach; The Longest Season; The Money Trail

Season 1 - Episode 4 - 1h 0m

Air Date

December 26, 1995

Overview

Segments on this edition of the sports magazine: a profile of Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson, produced, written and directed by filmmaker Spike Lee; an interview with Seattle Seahawks Brian Blades, charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of his cousin; and a report on "runners" who funnel money from sports agents to college athletes. Also: a look at the year's most memorable sports moments.